A brand new beer made by a Southampton brewery has been launched to celebrate the region’s air ambulance turning 18.
‘Crew Brew’ is a specially crafted hazy IPA brewed by Unity Brewing Co using Chinook and Comet hops, giving flavours of lemon, grapefruit, pine and mango.
The limited edition drink will be available to buy in various pubs and bars across the region, as well as from the Unity Brewery in Northam, Southampton.
Rob Weston, Unity Brewing Co Head Brewer, said:
“When the amazing team at Hampshire and Isle of White Air Ambulance approached us about a collaboration in support of their 18th Birthday and the Operation Airbase appeal, we didn’t hesitate in saying yes.
“The incredible work they do is truly inspirational, so we put our heads together to create ‘Crew Brew’. A hazy pale with Comet and Chinook hops (we couldn’t resist the helicopter reference). We have always believed in bringing people ‘Together Through Beer’. So please donate and support this fantastic cause.”
Keith Wilson, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Director of Income and Engagement, said:
“On 1 July 2007 the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance took off on its very first flight – a new life-saving service was born. To celebrate our 18th ‘birthday’, it felt right that we partner with a local brewery and launch our very own beer.
“Thank you to Unity Brewing Co for their support and to everyone who has donated and championed us over the past 18 years.”
The charity is currently raising money towards its Operation Airbase appeal – a £3.6 million campaign to relocate its airbase and charity headquarters to a site near Southampton Airport. The move will dramatically improve response times to the majority of patients throughout the region.
Founded in 2016, Unity Brewing Co is a Southampton brewery dedicated to making craft beer that brings people together. Collaborating with breweries far and wide – UK, Netherlands to USA – the brewery now focuses on the local beer scene, from Winchester and Andover to Southampton and Portsmouth.
For more information visit www.unitybrewingco.com
