Barrel of Monks Brewing is proud to announce the release of Breaking the Silence Pale Ale, a powerful collaboration beer brewed alongside Dirty Oar Beer Company and Savage Lyfe Beer Co. to raise awareness and funds for Survive First, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health support to first responders.
This special release is more than just a beer — it’s a call to action. Inspired by our friends at Dirty Oar, who brew annually in support of this vital cause, we are honored to join forces and deepen our commitment to mental health advocacy. Proceeds from every pint and can of Breaking the Silence Pale Ale will go directly to Survive First, helping provide critical mental health resources and treatment to the men and women who protect and serve our communities.
“We believe mental health matters in every corner of society,” says Kevin Abbott, Partner and Director of Operations at Barrel of Monks. “But first responders face unique challenges that too often go unspoken and untreated. Partnering with Dirty Oar and Savage Lyfe to support Survive First is a natural extension of our belief that community, compassion, and craft beer can create meaningful change.”
Breaking the Silence Pale Ale is a throwback to classic American Pale Ales — clean, bright, and endlessly drinkable. Expect bold grapefruit, sweet citrus, and pine-forward hop character, balanced with subtle tropical notes and a smooth, mild bitterness. It’s a beer brewed with heart, intention, and reverence for those who give everything in the line of duty.
The beer will be available on draft and in six packs at Barrel of Monks Brewing, select draft distribution to follow.
Join us in raising a glass — and raising support — for first responder mental health.
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