We are pleased to announce that we have officially released our version of, Black Is Beautiful, a imperial stout collaboration alongside Weathered Souls Brewing and over 1,120 breweries from 21 countries. This cause matters to us, because we believe in actively building a brewery that's inclusive for all to come and enjoy, and speaking up for causes we care about. We also believe that giving back to people in situations of dire and urgent need is something we need to do. The call for that help is loud and clear, as racial inequality and the compounding effects of coronavirus, continue to negatively impact our underserved communities in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater US and globe.
Some of us at Portage also live and work in these neighborhoods, and are committed to physically and financially giving our support. That's why we've selected The Sanneh Foundation as our beneficiary partner for this project. Based in St. Paul, the Sanneh Foundation mission is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities through the advancement of diversity, equity, and community well-being. Not only is their work for equity and equality a huge asset in the fight for change, they also have taken on an additional role by providing meals to diverse youth and their families, who have been affected by the rise in food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, they have served over 50,000 meals to families in the St. Paul community alone, and plan to distribute another 500,000 pounds of fresh produce by the end of the summer. Their work matters more than ever right now, which is why we're giving the Sanneh Foundation 100% of the sales from this beer. We will also be accepting online donations during the project, and will be physically volunteering on the ground.
We also chose Sanneh because one of our team members, Simon, knows Tony Sanneh personally and recommended them for this project. After a call with their team and some research into their initiatives, we knew this was a fantastic fit for Portage. Efficacy through education matters, and we cannot wait to help out.
Now, onto beer! Black Is Beautiful is a celebration of all things black, which means we'll be using a myriad of dark malts to produce a thoughtfully complex imperial stout, that was then layered in with copious amounts of toasted coconut, cacao nibs, and vanilla beans. 10.5% ABV on this one. Look forward to more updates, and ways you can help increase our impact in days and weeks to follow.
On ahead,
Jeff Vondenkamp
Co-Owner, Head Brewer