Gate City Brewing Co. in Roswell, Georgia has announced the release of a new IPA called Freedom Fighter, which is brewed in order to raise awareness for human trafficking.

Atlanta is a hub of that insidious practice in the U.S., so Gate City partnered with End HT Now, the Roswell Rotary Club and The Power of One to brew a beer in order to help raise awareness and funds for Well Spring Living and Out of Darkness, two organizations that help victims of trafficking.

The beer will be available from the brewery's taproom, and an event to raise awareness for trafficking is slated to take place on September 28.

The full release from the brewery is below.

This awareness ale encompasses everything we love about IPAs. It packs a crisp, refreshing flavor that hop lovers will enjoy while doing the important work of raising awareness to a crucial cause. Gate City Brewing Co has partnered with End HT Now, the Roswell Rotary Club and The Power of One to raise awareness and funds to support 3 local charities that work with human trafficking victims here in Atlanta. Proceeds from the sales of Freedom Fighter IPA will support Well Spring Living & Out of Darkness.  Atlanta is one of the largest human trafficking hubs in the United States. We can all do our part in spreading awareness to end this epidemic happening in our communities! 6-packs of Freedom Fighter IPA are available in Gate City Brewing Co’s taproom.​  

Come out on September 28th for a community event and beer release to raise awareness on human trafficking. This event is a free and family-friendly event at Gate City Brewing Co taproom with live music, a food truck, and local charities involved in the fight against human trafficking. 

 With Atlanta quickly becoming nationally known for its growing craft beer industry, Gate City Brewing Company is a noteworthy up and coming brewery; it was previously named on the Brewer’s Association ‘50 Fastest growing Breweries in the US’ list and has had steady growth since it’s opening in 2015. Gate City Brewing Company’s two-story brewhouse and taproom are anchored in the heart of Historic Roswell. At the corner of Canton and Magnolia Streets, what used to be two Roswell mechanic shops is now a 30bbl brewhouse and 3,000 sq. ft. taproom with up to twenty house-brewed beers on draft. Stop in each weekend for live music, taproom-exclusive beers, canned beers, community-based events and an overall good time—where the history of our growing city meets the future of craft beer culture.

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To learn more about Gate City Brewing Co. visit,

 ​www.gatecitybrewing.com

About Gate City Brewing Company

Gate City Brewing Company was founded in 2013 in Roswell, Georgia. The name is rooted in Atlanta’s historical moniker as the “Gate City of the New South” due to its reputation as a hub for culture, commerce, and transportation. The logo—the phoenix rising—is a testament to the grit, perseverance and sheer will of the city and region alike. General William Sherman burned Atlanta to the ground before setting off on his infamous March to the Sea in 1864. Over time, a new kind of city began to emerge from the ashes thanks to the community undeterred by the unspeakable blow. At Gate City, we strive to brew beers that embody the very same independent spirit that inspired us to chase our dreams of opening Roswell’s first craft brewery. Now operating in Roswell’s historic center, Gate City brews five flagship beers distributed in north metro Atlanta as well as unique, small-batch ales exclusive to the taproom. In addition to private event availability upon request, Gate City is open to the public every Sunday through Saturday. 

About Well Spring Living

Founded in 2001, Wellspring Living is a non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through three residential programs and two community-based programs. The programs provide transformative care through therapeutic services, education, life skills, and personal and professional development. The focus for each participant is on developing their courage to move forward and their confidence to succeed.

About Out of Darkness

Generally viewed as a problem only in 3rd world countries, sex trafficking is destroying the lives of men, women, and children all across the United States. The mission of Out of Darkness, the anti-trafficking ministry of Atlant​a Dream Center,​ is to REACH, RESCUE, and RESTORE all victims of commercial sexual exploitation, that the glory of God may be known. Commercial exploitation may take the form of stripping, pornography, survival sex, prostitution, or sex trafficking.