Ch’illiwack Berry Bash: The Second Annual Chilliwack Charity Beer Collab Launches October 13
Collab beer for a cause supports the Adaptive Mountain Bike Collective, making outdoor recreation and sport
more accessible for Chilliwack residents and visitors
Great craft beer for a great cause: Tourism Ch’illiwack has harnessed the creativity of all six craft breweries in the community for the second annual Chilliwack Charity Beer Collaboration.
Launching on October 13, the limited-edition beer collaboration will raise funds towards the partnership goals of the Adaptive Mountain Bike Collective and Tourism Ch’illiwack. The primary goal is to introduce a fleet of adaptive bikes to the Chilliwack community, with plans for them to be available for rental in the summer of 2024, when the program will officially launch.
The concept of Adaptive Mountain Biking encompasses a wide range of events and riders who require adapted equipment, instruction or specialized trails to accommodate their physical, intellectual, neurological and sensory abilities. Adaptive mountain bike styles can include trike bikes, handcycles, recumbent bikes, two-wheeled cycles, wheelchair tandems and carriers and many other adaptations that allow many more riders to enjoy standard mountain bikes.
The Ch’illiwack Berry Bash, this year’s collaboration brew, is a kettle-soured ale featuring local blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. It was created through the teamwork of Chilliwack’s six esteemed local breweries: Old Yale Brewing, Farmhouse Brewing Co., Field House Brewing, Bricklayer Brewing, Flashback Brewing and Sidekick Brewing. It promises a tart, fruity and refreshingly authentic taste of Chilliwack, known for its agricultural roots, including many berry farms.
Ch’illiwack Berry Bash will be available in 6-packs (while supplies last) at Farmhouse Brewing Co. and various local liquor stores, including the Jolly Miller Pub & Liquor Store, Rosedale Liquor, Angry Otter Liquor at Lickman, Eagle Landing Liquor Store, Plaza Liquor Store, Sardis Liquor Store and Promontory Liquor Store. It will also be offered on tap at all six participating breweries while supplies last.
A launch event for the collaboration beer is scheduled for Friday, October 13, from 4 to 8 pm at Farmhouse Brewing Co. (6385 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack). Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the beer and view one of the adaptive bikes on-site, while supporting a worthy local cause.
For additional details about the collaboration, visit tourismchilliwack.com/beer-collab.
About the Adaptive Mountain Biking Collective (AMBC)
Adaptive Mountain Biking Collective (AMBC) is a sub brand of the Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association. AMBC is a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and promote physical activity, boost economic development through recreational tourism, develop and maintain recreational infrastructure, and enhance participation in local sports clubs. They provide communities with adaptive mountain bikes and resources for adaptive mountain biking (aMTB) to individuals who may require specialized equipment, instruction, or tailored trails due to their physical, intellectual, neurological, or sensory needs. For more information, visit kootenayadaptive.com.
Media release and images provided by Laura Serena, Serena PR.
