Valentine’s Day Trivia and a Toast to Collaboration at Montclair Brewery

In the heart of Montclair, New Jersey, a special kind of celebration is brewing. Every Wednesday, the Montclair Brewery hosts Taproom Trivia, a delightful event that brings the community together over beer and brain teasers. This year, they’re adding a romantic twist to their festivities. On February 14th, from 6 to 8 p.m., they will be holding Valentine’s Day-themed trivia with questions about romantic-comedy movies, love songs, and the history of Valentine’s Day. So, grab your favorite Valentine’s Day beverage, sit back, and enjoy the show.

A Toast to Collaboration

This February, the Montclair Brewery is not just about trivia and Valentine’s Day celebrations. They are joining forces with Allagash Brewing Company and Crowns & Hops, a Black-owned brewery, in a collaboration aimed at increasing racial equity in the craft beer industry. This partnership is releasing two special beers during Black History Month, with a portion of the proceeds going to the 8 Trill Initiative, which supports Black entrepreneurs in the craft beer ecosystem.

Cur-8 and Verb: Brewing Change

The first beer, Cur-8, is a pilsner brewed by Allagash and Crowns & Hops. It’s a unique blend with notes of bourbon, vanilla, and oak. The second beer, Verb, is a lager with lemon verbena, brewed by Montclair Brewery and Allagash. These beers are more than just a delightful combination of flavors; they represent a step towards a more inclusive brewing industry.

Brewing for a Cause

Rob Tod, founder of Allagash, emphasizes the need for ongoing initiatives to make the brewing industry more inclusive. Currently, less than 1% of U.S. breweries are Black-owned, despite Black people making up 13% of the population. This collaboration is a testament to the power of unity and the shared commitment to create a more equitable future.

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Montclair Brewery’s Taproom Trivia, let’s also raise a glass to the power of collaboration, the pursuit of equality, and the joy of good beer. Here’s to a future where every brewery represents the rich diversity of our nation.

Key Points:

• Montclair Brewery is hosting Valentine’s Day-themed trivia on February 14.
• Allagash Brewing Company, Crowns & Hops, and Montclair Brewery are collaborating to release two beers during Black History Month to promote racial equity in the craft beer industry.
• A portion of the proceeds will go to the 8 Trill Initiative, supporting Black entrepreneurs in the craft beer ecosystem.
• The collaboration aims to address the lack of diversity in the brewing industry, where less than 1% of breweries are Black-owned.