# Coastal Charity-Supporting Beers This Light-Bodied Ale is Generating Funds For Coastal Causes By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbodied-ale References: [surfrider.org](https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/announcing-coastal-ale-from-anderson-valley-brewing-company-in-support-of-surfrider) & [avbc](https://avbc.com/beer/coastal-ale/)  The [Anderson Valley Brewing Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopheavy-double-ipa) has teamed up with the [Surfrider Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ice-cream-range), a non-profit environmental organization, to brew a deliciously light-bodied ale that doesn't merely offer a satisfying drinking experience but also supports the important cause of coastal sustainability. The 'Coastal Ale' is a light-bodied ale that makes use of Citra, Mosaic and Eukuanot hops and relies on pilsner and wheat malts. The brew offers hints of tropical fruit followed by a crisply satisfying finish. This beer comes in at 4.5 percent ABV, but the more important percentage here is the 5 percent of gross profits that the Anderson Valley Brewing Company has committed to donate to the Surfrider Foundation. The Anderson Valley Brewing Company has already solidified its own eco-friendly credentials thanks to its status as the world's first solar-powered brewery, which is why the brewery's move to partner up with an environmental non-profit organization is a laudable yet unsurprising move. Image Credit: Anderson Valley Brewing Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainability-supporting Beers:** Collaborating with non-profit organizations to brew environmentally-friendly beers and donating part of the proceeds to a related cause. - **Eco-friendly Craft Beer:** Creating beer using green energy and eco-friendly brewing processes and materials. - **Cause-based Beverage:** Producing beverages with a clear association to a particular cause or charity with part of the profits going towards the related cause. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** Breweries with a commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices that donate to environmental causes. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Partnering with breweries to fundraise and promote environmental awareness using craft beer collaborations. - **Sustainability Consulting:** Assisting breweries in becoming more socially responsible and eco-friendly to partner up with a relevant non-profit organization to increase social impact and create cause-based beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wildfire Relief-Supporting Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-ipa.md) - [Canine-Supporting Pale Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caninesupporting-west-coast-ipas.md) - [Cancer Research-Supporting Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancerresearch-kolsch-beer.md) - [Solar-Celebrating Summer Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-summer-ale.md) - [Dog Rescue-Supporting Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-lager.md) - [Summer-Centric Hoppy Pilsners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-pilsner.md) - [Sustainable Surplus Bread Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-brewing-and-tiny-rebel.md) - [Summery Seaside-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-sea-ipa.md) - [Light-Bodied Session IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/session-ipa.md)