The Collab Tap
Every pour from the Collab Tap supports a local nonprofit. We partner with breweries who care about our communities as much as we do, and together we show up — one porch beer at a time.
Upcoming Collabs
Date: October 4, 2026
Brewery Partner: Volunteer Brewing Co.
Beer: Firewhistle – Helles Lager
Nonprofit Beneficiary: Middletown Fire Company
About this collab: We’re proud to partner with Volunteer Brewing Co. in support of the Middletown Volunteer Firefighters — volunteers who show up when it matters most. This release gives back to those who quietly and consistently protect our community without expecting anything in return. Come out and raise a glass to the firefighters who keep our community safe.
Date: In the works; check back for details
Brewery Partner: Twisted Irons Craft Brewing Co.
Beer: Definitely Not an M.R.E. II – Pastry Stout
Nonprofit Beneficiary: Veterans Multi-Service Center
About this collab: We’re honored to partner again with Twisted Irons for Year 2 of Definitely Not an MRE, supporting the Veterans Multi‑Service Center as they support our veterans. This release helps strengthen the resources that allow them to give a little back to those who gave so much. We’d love to see you as we pour a pint in their honor.
Date: Early 2027
Brewery Partner: First State Brewing Company
Beer: Dark Mexican Lager
Nonprofit Beneficiary: The Elizabeth W. Murphey School
About this collab: We are porched over our first collaboration with First State Brewing Co., supporting the Murphey School as they walk beside graduates stepping into adulthood. This release helps give them not only an address, but a real start and a real chance — with a mentor to walk with them as they build their future. Join us as we work to fully furnish two houses these graduates can make their home.
Date: Spring 2027
Brewery Partners: Big Oyster Brewery and Heavy Seas Brewery
Beer: Liberty Risk Part III – Cold IPA
Root Beer: Less Liberty Risk
Nonprofit Beneficiary: USS Delaware Submarine Association, Inc.
About this collab: Liberty Risk Part III brings us back together with Big Oyster and Heavy Seas to welcome home the sailors of the USS Delaware, this time from their third deployment. We’re proud to stay porched with them — showing up year after year for the crew who stand watch for all of us. Let’s lift one in honor of the First Defenders of Liberty.
Past Collabs
Date: March 2026
Brewery Partner: Twisted Irons Craft Brewing Co.
Beer: Definitely Not an M.R.E. – Pastry Stout
Nonprofit Beneficiary: Veterans Multi-Service Center
Total Funds Raised: $1000
Brewed to honor veterans and begin an annual tradition of showing up for those who’ve served — one pint at a time.
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About this collab: Brewed to support veterans, Definitely Not an MRE honors the service community it was made for. This release began an annual tradition of showing up for those who’ve served — one pint at a time.
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Date: September 2023
Brewery Partner: Big Oyster Brewery
Beer: Liberty Risk – Cold IPA
Nonprofit Beneficiary: USS Delaware Submarine Association, Inc.
Total Funds Raised: $7,000
The first Liberty Risk release, brewed just for the sailors of the USS Delaware as they returned from their first deployment.
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About this collab: Big Oyster brewed a beer made just for the sailors of the USS Delaware as they returned from their first deployment. The crew named it themselves, and Keith and Coop drove six hours to Groton to hand‑deliver a case to every sailor — a small thank‑you to the First Defenders of Liberty.
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Brewery Partners: Big Oyster Brewery and Heavy Seas Brewery
Beer: Liberty Risk Part II – Cold IPA
Root Beer: Less Liberty Risk
Nonprofit Beneficiary: USS Delaware Submarine Association, Inc.
Total Funds Raised: $13,000
Liberty Risk returned for the sailors’ second deployment, this time with root beer so every sailor had something to enjoy.
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About this collab: Liberty Risk returned with Part II for the sailors’ second deployment — this time with Less Liberty Risk, a root beer added so every sailor had something to enjoy. Keith and Coop made the trip to Groton once more to welcome home the First Defenders of Liberty.
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