Anspach & Hobday has created a beer in collaboration with comedian Phil Wang and The Wine Society in support of the Orangutan Foundation.
The OrwanguTang is a delicately salty gose infused with orange zest and mandarin puree. The beer will be sold exclusively through The Wine Society and the Anspach & Hobday webshop, with 50p per can going directly to the Orangutan Foundation. The proceeds of just four cans is enough to sponsor a whole acre of crucial forest habitat in central Kalimantan.
Azacca hops compliment the sweet orange and bright citrus notes contributed by orange and mandarin, while a delicate acidity keeps the beer bright and fresh, balanced by a touch of salt.
To celebrate the collaboration, a Q&A event with Phil, Anspach & Hobday co-founder Paul Anspach, and buyer for The Wine Society, Freddy Bulmer, will be held on Wednesday, 25th May, at Anspach & Hobday’s Bermondsey mixed fermentation brewery and taproom, The Arch House. Tickets cost £5 and include a complimentary two-thirds pour of the beer. £1 per ticket goes directly to the Orangutan Foundation.
Critically endangered species
The light-hearted event will include Phil explaining why he has chosen the Orangutan Foundation, Paul discussing the beer and brewing process, and Freddy hosting.
Phil said: “As a son of Sabah, the natural beauty of Borneo and our furry orange friends who call it home have always held a special place in my heart. The Orangutan Foundation has been working for 30 years to protect them and their habitat. I’m thrilled to have my face on a can of lovely beer in support of them.”
Ashley Leiman OBE, founder and director/trustee of the Orangutan Foundation, added: “As a critically endangered species, orangutans rely on tropical rainforests for their survival. At Orangutan Foundation, it’s reassuring for us to know that there are people out there, who live far from the tropics, who are as passionate as we are about keeping forests standing for orangutans.”
