In the founding of Civilization of Beer and the undertaking of all of its philanthropic endeavors, I continue to believe wholeheartedly that a crucial part of being civilized is to posses a mindful understanding that we are not alone nor are we helpless. We all currently share the opportunity, as members of the global community, to help others in need and to act responsibly.
Therefore, one of the three main goals of Civilization of beer is to operate for the public good, and partner with those who promote socially responsible and environmentally sustainable practices.
Braking the Cycle Aids Ride
 For the past five years, Sam has been the co- captain of the Brooklyn Brewery’s cycling team. The team participates in, and the Brewery is a main sponsor of, Global Impact Tour’s Braking the Cycle Aids Ride, raising money for the AIDS services of the LGBT Center on West 13th Street in Manhattan. Last September, the 275 mile ride from Gettysburg (in the rain) to Manhattan, raised over $170,000 for the center. To learn more about the ride, contact www.brakingthecycle.org
The critically acclaimed short film “Uncle Sam’s Philosophy of Crashing” can be seen on YouTube here
September 13th, 2001, near ground zero
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A Sign: 
It showed up on the bar of The Brooklyn Ale House in Williamsburg, Brooklyn after my last day working with the Brooklyn Brewery. The bar is owned by Sean Connelly, who trained me up as a young, eager beer guy on the upper west side of Manhattan in 1996. Sean is celebrating a decade of great beer and mindful business next year.
Good on you Sean and thanks. Put a Guinness for your dog Balto on my tab! |
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