Bottoms Up! New Beer Aids Veterans’ Charities
by Kerry J. ByrneYes, it’s true my home state of Massachusetts is the native habitat of that frigthening political specter, the moonbat.
But not everyone in the Bay State is lefty loon. Some are downright proud to be American, and enthusiastically support our veterans. Consider the story of Kimberly Rogers and Paige Haley, two friends from the town of Pepperell who just introduced 50 Back lager — half the profits are given to veterans charities.
Among the organizations they support are the USO and Homes for Our Troops, a Massachusetts charity that builds handicapped accessible homes around the country for wounded veterans.
We wrote about them today in The Boston Herald. Right now the beer is available only in Massachusetts. But I thought the nationwide Big Government community would like to hear their story. If the beer catches on, as I imagine it will, then the sky’s the limit.
50 Back was introduced Memorial Day weekend and was first sold in Boston’s northern suburbs. But it just found its way into the city, so it’s quickly finding a market of willing Bay Staters … maybe even some moonbats, too.
In any case, sounds like a good excuse to knock back a few frosties this weekend.
(Photo courtesy Ted Fitzgerald at The Boston Herald)
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Massachusetts may be the native land of the moonbat, but they have thrived in unprecedented numbers here in California. Not sure how this can happen since they never have offspring.
What a great idea! Get a website and ship it. I'll buy a case or two!
This is extremely pleasing news. Congratulations ladies. Great idea. Support our troops.
Drink beer AND support our troops and Vets?…………………….Dang……..kudos Ladies!
Ill drive up t Mass and buy a case or two.
Then pass it around here in Baltimore where I drink the Natibow
Just brought back some of that wonderful sweetcorn
I like that Economic Stimulation…Bottoms up!
I'll buy a case and send it to Jerry Brown – only if he moves to MA……
A cold beer for are troops, I'll take one and bring a couple of cases for my friends
Good luck Ladies I'll find you in the web GOD Bless the Troops
I'll drink to that, pour me a cool one.
People have been so nice to me the last few days, and I must say I am enjoying it, but… Allow me to support this wonderful and patriotic idea while engaging in a little cynicism at the same time: Does anybody REALLY believe that the "donations" are not factored into the operating expenses here? How long can a business survive if they are truly donating HALF of their profits? It would be unsustainable. Now, I expect a negative reaction, even though I am right. Why? Because it deflates the feel good aspect of the story a little bit. Should it? NO. I would happily pay a little extra, knowing where the proceeds are going. This is a private enterprise using "charity" and "support the troops" as a business model. Is that bad, dishonest or in poor taste? No, just a tiny little bit disingenuous… I applaud the Ladies -it is a marvelous idea… And a testament to the power of remembering that American Patriotism and Capitalism go hand-in-hand, and should be celebrated as such…
http://www.50back.com/age-verify/?return=/
Forwarding to the owner of the liquor store in my town.
He owes me since I put his kids through college.
Reposting link to their website.
http://www.50back.com/age-verify/?return=/
Makes me wish I drank beer.
Now if they come out with a nice vodka . . .
Wish I knew about this prior the fourth! Would have flew out and purchased a case or two. Sounds like just the right beverage for all American holidays! Way to go Kimberly and Paige! Great idea!
Having working with veterans I find this idea to be very, very bad. The rate of alcoholism and drug abuse is high among active duty soldiers and veterans, thanks to war, PTSD, and other factors that place unusual stress on our troops. If you want to do something to help them, for Heaven's sake, pick a product that is NOT addictive!!
I'm not even a major beer drinker, but I'll take a case of that home in a heartbeat.
Dear esteemed veterans,
This next hangover's for you.
Thanks!
Geez, I may have to alter my profile now……………
Radical non-conforming 50 Back Lager guzzling…………………
Impressive thread!
Gotta love the irony, and sense of humor.
With the Chosen One's Post Racial Presidency leading US to the verge of a race war, Big Government is running beer commercials.
Perhaps Obama will have Beer Summit II Redux and invite Andrew Breitbart and Shirley Sherrod.
I'm not a beer drinker either. Come out with a white wine, and I'm in! But if the beer makes its way to CO, I'll buy some for my hubby.
I know – genius lightning strike – huh?
lol! were you invited to the graduation?
mmmm voldka…and lemons, and soda. ahhhh…soothing.
no, with all due respect – that's not the point. It's for responsible adults to consume, not a reward to hand to a sick G.I. in a willy-nilly way.
The 50% benefits the G.I.s, ok?
Well, this White House does "act stupidly and without thinking"…
Thanks for the tip, Kerry.
Their list of locations only extends as far south as Maynard, so I used their Request link to put them in touch with some packys down this way.
Cheers to the American Spirit, alive and well in spite of the current over regulation and economics! What a great example of blending "community organizing" and capitalism. Thanks for finding a way to make an income and honor the vets!
Yep, once it crosses the border into NY I'll get some for my friends who do like beer.
Let me know if you need distributors in the mid Atlantic region.
Hah, a legitimate reason for me to drink lots and lots of Beer, alas I am not in Mass., so I will wait for them to ship me my year's supply.
Nope, but I hope his kids go to medical school so they help with future liver problems.
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