Bays Brewery will be saying ‘cheers’ to some top Devon good causes throughout 2024 with the launch of four new limited-edition charity brews.
Available at various times throughout the year, in bottles, cask, and beer boxes, each brew will support a worthy local cause in a bid to give something back to the community.
The first, Tracker Ale, will be available this month, with 5% of proceeds going to Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton. The smooth, pale session beer will help the team raise much-needed funds to replace their oldest Land Rover for future rescue missions in Torbay, Dartmoor, and East Devon.
The second brew, Funky Monkey, will be available from April and will see the Torbay brewery partner with Paignton Zoo once again. The copper-coloured pale ale will have a citrus character and fruity hop notes. It is inspired by the zoo’s new baboon exhibit, Hamadryas Hill, which is set to open later this year.
Funky Monkey will be the latest in a long line of beers developed by Bays Brewery in collaboration with the zoo. These have raised more than £27,000 for endangered species to date.
“Last year’s charity beers proved a hit among our loyal following of beer fans, raising a total of £3,370 for three local charities close to our heart, and we’re thrilled to be working with another brilliant bunch of local charities in 2024,” said Bays director Peter Salmon.
“With many of them facing unprecedented demand, alongside inadequate funding, we are pleased to be able to play a small part by pledging to donate 5% from every bottle and pint sold to help raise much-needed funds for four incredibly worthy causes.”
The third charity brew, Chopper Ale, will take off in July, raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance. The final release of the year will be Jingle Ale, in November, boosting coffers for Children’s Hospice South West.
