One of the largest craft breweries in the U.S. is joining the global Drinkers for Ukraine benefit relief effort linking the beer industry to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Chico, California-based Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has announced their entry into the program with RESIST Anti-Imperial IPA, a special release on-draft and in 16oz cans available for pre-order and shipping, and a pub-only food special inspired by a Ukrainian classic maize porridge dish Hutsul Banosh. Sierra Nevada has committed to donating 100% of the profits from both the beer and menu item to International Committee of the Red Cross humanitarian relief effort for Ukraine.

Sierra Nevada’s unique take on the solidarity brew is a West Coast style IPA named RESIST Anti-Imperial IPA that is 7% ABV and 45 IBU. The beer is currently available on draft in the brewery’s Taproom located in Chico, California and in the Torpedo Room in Berkeley, California, and it will debut in the Mills River, North Carolina Taproom on June 9. 

Starting today, supportive drinkers in select states may pre-order the beer in 8-packs of 16-ounce cans. Visit https://sierranevada.com/beer/resist/ for more information and to place orders. Online orders of the beer will begin shipping mid-June through early July. 

In addition to the fundraising effort through sales of RESIST Anti-Imperial IPA, a Ukrainian-inspired menu item called Hutsul Banosh will be available in the brewery’s taprooms in Chico, California Taproom and Mills River, North Carolina, coinciding with the release of the beer in each location. 

Sierra Nevada believes in brewers coming together for good and has experienced its impact first-hand from the 2018 “Resilience Project” which supported the brewery’s own Butte Country after the devastating Camp Fire wildfire.

For more information about Drinkers for Ukraine visit https://drinkersforukraine.com. 

For more information or to donate directly to the International Committee of the Red Cross’s humanitarian relief effort for Ukraine visit https://www.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine. 

About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 

Inspired by frequent trips to the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Ken Grossman founded Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in 1980. Highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients, Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse and in its sustainability efforts. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Hazy Little Thing®, Torpedo® and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com.