The Five Points Brewing Co has created a beer raising funds to support women who have had to flee persecution and seek asylum in the UK.
At Wits’ End is a collaboration with Women for Refugee Women and was brewed on International Women’s Day. Through a programme of empowerment activities, te organisation supports a network of more than 300 refugee and asylum-seeking women to rebuild their lives in the UK, developing their confidence and skills. A proportion of funds raised by this special beer will support the London-based charity in its work.
At 5.5% ABV, and pale sunshine yellow in colour, the beer is a refreshing offering for spring. The team brewed with Citra hops alongside coriander, lemon, and orange peel, and elderflower was added post-fermentation. California Ale Yeast was used to create a fruiter iteration of a typical witbier. Floral aromas, cantaloupe, and white grapes lead on the nose, before gentle sweetness on the palate.
“With this beer, we want to shine a light on and support great women doing incredibly important work,” said Rhoma McKeran, Five Points’ marketing manager. “The beer’s name — At Wits’ End — represents the fear and desperation asylum-seeking women must endure when fleeing their homes, while the colour and the profile of the beer signifies hope for a positive future.”
Women for Refugee Women communications manager, Carenza Arnold, added: “We’re delighted to collaborate with Five Points Brewery on their special edition beer, At Wits’ End, to mark International Women’s Day 2023.
“We support women who are seeking safety in the UK from persecution, war, rape, gender-based violence, and other torture, to rebuild their lives and advocate for change. At a time where there is increasing hostility towards people seeking safety, we’re extremely grateful for this collaboration, which will shine a light on our work and what it means to be a refugee woman.”
At Wits’ End will be available to purchase through The Five Points Brewing Co by trade customers from Monday (24th April), with £10 from every keg sold donated to Women for Refugee Women. The first pints of At Wits’ End will be poured to the public tonight (Thursday, 20th April) at The Five Points Taproom, E8 4RG.
