Ales for ALS™
Ales for ALS is dedicated to uniting brewers, beer enthusiasts, and those impacted by ALS. The mission is to brew awareness, one pint at a time, and to support vital ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), the only non-profit biotech working solely on ALS cures and treatments. Each year participating Ales for ALS brewers receive a unique hop blend, created and donated by Loftus Ranches and Yakima Chief Hops. Brewers then brew a craft beer of their choice and donate a percentage of proceeds from the sales of their Ales for ALS brew to support the work of ALS TDI.
Ales for ALS was founded by Mike and Cheryl Smith, owners of Loftus Ranches, whose family had been growing hops for several generations in the Yakima Valley. After experiencing the impact of ALS in their own family, they launched the Ales for ALS program to provide brewers with a specially curated hop blend, free of charge, to donate proceeds from those beers to support ALS research. Today, the initiative has grown worldwide, raising over $10 million and engaging brewers in all 50 U.S. states and 6 countries to support ALS research.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Crop Year 2025 blend features Simcoe®, Citra®, Ekuanot®, and Columbus! The blend was selected for its citrus and floral notes, and delivers berry, tropical, woody, and stone fruit character.
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