Shiner Brewery Donates to Hurricane Laura Relief Efforts
The Texas craft brewery has made a $20,000 contribution to the American Red Cross
Shiner, TX (September 10, 2020) – The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, craft brewer of the iconic Shiner Bock, announced today a $20,000 contribution to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts in those areas most impacted by Hurricane Laura, a category 4 hurricane that made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Jimmy Mauric, Shiner’s Brewmaster, stated, “Hurricane Laura significantly hit our neighbors in Louisiana, and all of us in the Shiner family are thinking of and praying for all those affected by it.”
In the wake of natural disasters similar to Hurricane Laura, Shiner Beers and its ownership have donated funds to charitable organizations providing relief services in the most affected areas. Most recently, in October 2018, Shiner contributed to Hurricane Michael relief efforts in Florida and Georgia. Also, in September 2018, Shiner supported relief efforts in the Carolinas and Virginia following Hurricane Florence. In 2017, Shiner supported those areas affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Prior to that, Shiner contributed to the relief efforts for the catastrophic flooding in Central Louisiana in 2016, Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Hurricane Ike in 2008, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
About Shiner and the Spoetzl Brewery:
The Spoetzl Brewery was founded in Shiner, Texas (population 2,069), in 1909, brewing beer with old-world traditions and recipes for the many German and Czech settlers in Central Texas. Since then, the brewery has grown to be one of the largest independent craft brewers in the country, available in 49 states and Mexico. But every drop of our award-winning beer is still brewed right where it all started 111 years ago. Visit us at www.shiner.com.
Contact: Nick Weiland
Spoetzl Brewery
c/o 14800 San Pedro Ave Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 490-9128 ext. 5315