PRESS RELEASE \/ March 18, 2025 (Watertown, MA) \u2013<\/strong> Ales for ALS<\/strong><\/a> program is a charity program where breweries receive free hops from Yakima Chief Hops (YCH)<\/a>, brew delicious beers, and donate $1 per pint sold to ALS research. It is a great way to raise awareness, directly support research, and bring people together for a good cause.\u00a0While brewers anywhere in the world can participate, the program funds research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), a nonprofit research lab based in Watertown, MA. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n This year, several Mass breweries joined the program for the first time, including Vanished Valley Brewing Co., Four Phantoms Brewing Co., and Murder Hill. Check out this year\u2019s hop blend: https:\/\/www.yakimachief.com\/ales-for-als-trade-blend.html<\/a><\/p>\n For brewers who have no room in their calendar for a special brew, there is the \u201cBeer It Forward\u201d option:<\/p>\n Brewers have the option to host a release party for their special Ales for ALS brew. Ales for ALS team members are available to help these events \u2013 including promoting on social media and providing raffle items and swag. Release parties are a great way to bring in new customers and raise additional funds for the cause.<\/p>\n For more information on how to join Ales for ALS and make a difference, please visit\u00a0www.alesforals.net<\/a>\u00a0or email them at\u00a0alesforals@als.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n Check them out on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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