Shmaltz and Terrapin Beer Collaborate for Cancer Research

Shmaltz is teaming up with Terrapin Beer Company to raise money for the Institue for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research, the sixth year in a row the two have collaborated in the name of cancer research. The beer is Reunion Ale '16 -- A Beer for Hope, an 8% ABV dark ale with chocolate, cocoa Nibs, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, and mexican chili pepper.

For more info on availability and how to donate directly, check out the press release below:

Clifton Park, NY -- Thursday, July 7, 2016 -- In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Shmaltz Brewing Company continues its efforts to raise funds for the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR) by collaborating with Terrapin Beer Company for the sixth year to brew Reunion Ale '16 -- A Beer For Hope® (8% ABV). Myeloma is the 14th leading cause of cancer deaths, and in 2014, an estimated 24,050 new cases were discovered. Each year, Reunion Ale® is brewed in memory of Virginia MacLean, a dedicated cancer research supporter who lost her own battle with Multiple Myeloma in 2007. MacLean's wish to continue building awareness on behalf of the IMBCR is achieved through her dear friends and co-workers Alan Shapiro and Pete Slosberg's (creator of Pete's Wicked Ale™) work with Shmaltz and Terrapin for the annual release of Reunion Ale®.

The brand new recipe for Reunion Ale '16® features a Complex Dark Ale with Chocolate, Cocoa Nibs, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Ginger, and Mexican Chili Pepper.Reunion Ale® is exclusively brewed at Shmaltz in Clifton Park, NY with Terrapin Brewmaster Brian "Spike" Buckowski traveling from Georgia to Upstate NY to help brew the latest collaboration. The Reunion project has raised more than $130,000 for the IMBCR. Craft beer fans can donate money directly to the IMBCR at Shmaltz & Terrapin hosted Reunion® fundraising events and on imbcr.org.

"Reunion 2016 takes a variety of crystal malts, as well as Munich, Kiln Amber and Victory malts to balance elements brought by a Belgian Monastery yeast," says Shmaltz Lead Brewer Richie Saunders. "Together, subtle spice notes compliment the characteristics of the favorite autumn style. Our Shmaltz spin on the style includes extra special ingredients adding our typical flare -- chili pepper extract, bourbon vanilla, ginger and cocoa nibs. Reunion 2016 brings a rich, deep brown/ruby color with a classic Belgian aroma complemented by spices with a subtle heat in the background. The smooth flavor of Belgian yeast and silky vanilla provides a mellow sipping experience with a slight bite from the chili pepper and ginger later in the finish."

National Reunion® fundraising events will occur throughout the summer and will be announced in the coming weeks. Events will also be listed on Shmaltz's event calendar at shmaltzbrewing.com.