STARLIGHT, STAR BRIGHT
We’re marking Autism Awareness Month this April by brewing a limited-edition ‘Starlight’ Alsatian Pilsner and hosting a gala fundraiser in support of the Canucks Autism Network on Monday, April 3!
Taking place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 3, the fundraiser will mark the official release of Starlight and feature door prizes and a silent auction with items that include a signed Vancouver Canucks team jersey, signed Quinn Hughes jersey, signed Brock Boeser puck and stick, top-tier items from Helijet, AJ’s Brooklyn Pizzeria, BC Ale Trail, Mark Anthony Wines, The Cascade Group and many more.
A limited number of tickets to the event are available on Eventbrite with entrance by donation and all proceeds being donated to the Canucks Autism Network and its mission to promote inclusion and acceptance for children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum.
The inspiration for the beer and fundraiser was provided by 13-year-old Luke Mackie, who envisioned and drew the initial design for the label. Luke is the son of our Co-Owner Cameron Forsyth’s partner Heather Mackie and among the estimated one in 32 children in BC on the autism spectrum.
"Luke named it Starlight as a way of acknowledging the unique light that shines inside everyone affected by autism,” says Forsyth. “We’re incredibly proud of his desire to help spread the awareness of those on the spectrum and the amazing work that the Canucks Autism Network does for people and their families in this community across BC."
Starlight Alsatian Pilsner is brewed with a specialty malt bill of French pilsner and North American corn, Czech lager yeast, and Alsatian Strisselspalt and Triskel hops, resulting in a crisp, easy drinking pilsner with characteristics of lemongrass, melon and chamomile.
Partial proceeds from the sale of each can and pint of Starlight sold at Main St., select BC liquor stores and private outlets and participating bars and restaurants will be donated directly to the Canucks Autism Network.
