I don't mean to advertise, but this is a good cause and I love this pub for bringing great beer into LA. Polly Watts (her contact info is at the bottom of the email I copied) is organizing a fundraiser and is soliciting rare beers for auction in an effort to raise cash for folks who are losing their livelihoods as a direct result of the BP spill, so far this is what I know:
More Fundraiser Updates!
The Pub has designated the Gulf Relief Foundation as the recipient of the funds we raise. The date of the event has not been set yet but we should have that firmed up by the middle of next week. Look for it in July or early August.
The Gulf Relief Foundation is a zero administrative costs Charity. The same foundation that brought you Gulf Aid it is a 501(c3) nonprofit corporation, has been established in response to what has been called one of the biggest oil spills in history just 50 miles off of the Louisiana Coast. The mission of the Gulf Relief Foundation is to provide relief to the fishing community of the Gulf Coast and their families, and to address the long-term challenge of restoring and protecting America’s coastal wetlands. All dollars raised during this donation drive at The Avenue Pub will be given directly to aid in recovery efforts.
All gross proceeds from the event will be donated back to the charity. People wishing to make cash donations can make their checks out to the Gulf Relief Foundation and mail or bring them to the Pub (we will make a big deal out of presenting them to the charity) or go online and contribute directly to the foundation through their online setup. Please do not make out checks directly to the Pub. I have committed to cover all the costs of the event which includes sales tax. Checks written directly to the foundation will not incur sales tax. The Pub address is 1732 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, La 70130.
So far we have the following committed donations:
Saints game private party on the balcony for you and 50 of your friends. Beer provided will be announced at a later date. ( first game of the season excluded)
Use of Private apartment in the French Quarter for up to a week. May be used for French quarter fest, Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest or another date. one parking spot comes with it. apartment is a small efficiency with one double bed, kitchenette and bathroom. Two people maximum. Fridge will be stocked with great beer for your stay!
Paul Ellington personal Donation
2008 Alaskan Smoked Porter bomber.
That beer has consistently medaled at GABF almost every year. It ages in the bottle from the smoking process and needs another year to mature but is great to drink now.
Blackstone Brewery's Porter. Their porter is the most award winning porter in GABF history and you can only get it at the brewery or in Nashville.
Frank Spidari, personal donation
3 Floyds Darklord 2010.
Tyrenena limited devil made me do it. from the brewers gone wild series
New glarus heffe weiss from there unplugged series"
English IPA.
3 floyds broo doo.
Point whole hog IPA.
Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout.
New Glarus Totally Naked six pack
New glarus belgian red
Sierra Nevada Brewery donation
A case of Ken, Charlie, & Fred’s Sierra 30.
A case of Fritz and Ken’s Sierra Nevada 30th
Unibroue brewery Donation
1 keg La Terrible
Polly's personal stash donation:
Unibroue Quatre centienne
Lenny's RIPA aged in Sazerac Barrells
Old Rasputin XI
Bayou Teche Brewery donation
2 kegs our special Ale
North Coast loves the Gulf.
Vertical on Old Rasputin X, XI & XII.
’05 Old Stock Ale aged in brandy barrels
XX Anniversary Ale (from ’08) made with agave nectar.
Jeremy Labadie personal donation
1.5 liter Sweet water Festive
Harpoon
unspecified
Brooklyn brewery
Black Ops, Hopnweisen & Sorachi( reserve bottle series)
Stone brewing
Donation unspecified
Shelton Brothers
unspecified but Westevelyn, newly released Cantillon likely
Matt Innes personal donation
Deschutes Jubel 2010, Once in a decade Ale
There are many other donations in the works. I will update this list on the website every couple of days as people make commitments.
Polly
-- Drink What You Love!
The Avenue Pub
1732 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA
70130