Pikes Peak Brewing Releases Local 5 Firefighter Pale Ale

Pikes Peak Brewing Company, exclusive brewer of the Local 5 Firefighter Pale Ale, is very proud to announce the release of the 2019 edition of this “Pale Ale with a purpose”. The Local 5 Pale Ale is brewed and packaged with and for the members of the Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 5.

The proceeds from the sale of Local 5 Pale Ale assist the Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters with arranging travel for Local 5 members to attend the funerals of our heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty across the nation. As host for the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, the Local 5 welcome firefighters from around the country each fall for a celebration of this ultimate sacrifice and service. “We are pleased (about) our continued partnership with our dedicated friends at the Pikes Peak Brewing Company. '' says David Noblitt, Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 5 President. “We cannot thank Chris and the family at Pikes Peak Brewing Company enough for their tremendous dedication to assisting their local fire fighters with this solemn duty.” says Noblitt.

“We are certainly proud to partner with the Firefighters for the last 7 years, helping the Local 5 with their important mission.”says Chris Wright, Founder and Head Brewer at Pikes Peak Brewing. “The importance of our first responders cannot be understated and to be able to help recognize those that pay the ultimate price is both humbling and an honor. We look forward each year to the production of this beer. We love the energy of the volunteers from the Colorado Springs Fire Department who come in and help us with the canning process!”.

The Local 5 Pale Ale is currently the featured beer of the month at Jack Quinn’s as a part of the mid-September IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial gathering in Colorado Springs. The well balanced pale ale is available on tap at multiple

restaurants, bars, the PPBC tap room in Monument and in cans at local liquor stores throughout the Pikes Peak Region.

This years Local 5 pale ale highlights the Citra hop and provides a nice, approachable citrus fruit flavor.

Pikes Peak Brewing Company’s Monument taproom will have a local celebration of the Local 5 release, during the ‘Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day’ celebration on Monday, September 16 at 6:00pm.

Pikes Peak Brewing Co. is an award-winning brewery in Monument, Colorado, dedicated to elevating the craft of beer. Our beers are full-flavored renditions of classic styles that are best enjoyed in the company of good friends. For more, visit PikesPeakBrewing.com.