John . “ We ’ re not shy about our values ,” adds Jen . Several of the beers they ’ ve brewed have demonstrated their openness and commitment to welcoming everyone , like the Just Say Gay IPA and a barrel aged Imperial Stout called People Power with a label designed by artist Crystal Stokes . A percentage of the profits of these beers went to the Pride Center of Vermont and the American Civil Liberties Union , respectively . Check out the Beer Archives on their website to see all the delightful creations they ’ ve brewed over the years , many of which have served as fundraising opportunities for organizations Jen and John support . There are also fun names like Skadoosh ( American IPA ) and Shut the Hell Up ( American Light Lager ) that will make you laugh your way right up to the bar .
Speaking of fun , part of the joy of visiting the beer café at Stowe is the killer artwork you see everywhere you look , from the silo out front ( designed by Juniper Creative ), to the super-high ceilings and walls inside ( by Jason Botkin ), and the cans themselves , designed by various artists . Most notable are their signature brews , Heady Topper , of course , and Focal Banger , both with can art illustrated by Dan Blakeslee , who also designed their logo and other can varieties . Even a visit to the bathroom will yield a feast for the eyes . “ We want incredible , thought-provoking eye-catching art everywhere you see , and we ’ re just getting started with this space ,” reveals John . “ We have a lot of cool things coming up .” And don ’ t forget to grab some memorabilia , cans-to-go , or some of the edible retail on hand , like Cheddy Topper cheese and spicy hot sauces while you ’ re visiting .
Sustainability and Community
The Kimmichs are not messing around when it comes to sustainability and community outreach . They have a combined solar power , byproduct and waste man-
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