Red Brick Brewing Co. Partners With Georgia Aquarium For A Whale

Georgia Aquarium has conducted international whale shark research around the world, including Mexico, the Galapagos Islands and the island of St. Helena. Whale sharks are listed as “Endangered” on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List, and there is much to be learned about the world’s biggest fish. The Aquarium’s research has helped complete the mapping of the first whale shark DNA genome using blood drawn from whale sharks at Georgia Aquarium.

Red Brick aims to be a leader in the U.S. craft beer industry as an environmentally-responsible brewery. In 2014, Red Brick announced its decision to move from bottles to cans for its entire line of core and seasonal beers. Aluminum cans are durable, easy to transport and recycled more often than any other beverage container. Cans are also good for the overall drinking experience since they keep beer fresher longer by eliminating light exposure. The can connectors of Red Brick beers are eco-friendly and made out of biodegradable material that does not pose a threat to animals in the oceans.

Whale Shark Wheat is an American style wheat ale featuring El Dorado, Sorachi Ace and experimental hop varieties. It is a soft, easy drinking beer with a fruity tropical hop character. It is an ideal summer brew.

Whale Shark Wheat will launch on Friday, June 2, with a public event held at Red Brick Brewing Co. Guests can get their first taste of the beer, tour the Red Brick brewery, enjoy eats from Peace of Pita food truck, and the chance to win a Journey with Gentle Giants swim with whale sharks program at Georgia Aquarium.

The beer is a limited-edition release and will be available on draft at Red Brick beginning Friday, June 2. Whale Shark Wheat will be in select stores on Monday, June 5.

For more information on Whale Shark Wheat and Georgia Aquarium’s whale shark research and conservation efforts, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org/whalesharkwheat.