Stout Brummie (also in a low-alcohol version) is Birmingham’s answer to Guinness, more local and a portion of profits are donated to local charity (presently an air ambulance and Sober Brummie, which helps locals with alcohol addiction).
Guinness is now vegan (after a campaign) but still owned by a big multi-national. It’s not even Irish, as the brand was founded by an anti-Catholic entrepreneur, though to be fair, he did use profits to donate to peace organisations.
But when the newly-formed Irish government wanted to use the harp as its symbol, Mr Guinness wouldn’t let them (he held the copyright). So the government got creative, and used the harp anyway, just facing the other way! If you look closely, you’ll notice that the Irish government’s harp symbol and the Guinness harp, do indeed face different directions.
Belhaven stout is not vegan, as it’s filtered with isinglass (fish gelatine).
So instead, consider this local brew, which is vegan-friendly and in versions for people who like their booze or not (or who are driving). Alcohol-free beers still contain a little booze (even fruit and bread contains some) so it’s best to avoid alcohol completely if pregnant or nursing.
Before recycling, pop the ring-pull back over the can, to help avoid wildlife getting caught inside. Set up a can recycling program to raise money for your community!
