The Prairie Fairy Story

In October 2018, Fruit Loop and Sea Change Brewing Co. proudly introduced the craft beer world to Prairie Fairy! A blackberry and raspberry wheat ale with a striking pink hue, Prairie Fairy is a bold and refreshing beer that will surely turn heads and awaken taste buds. In recognition of Fruit Loop’s ongoing support of 2SLGBTQ+ initiatives in the city, Sea Change Brewing Co. is proud to donate a portion of the proceeds from every keg sold to Fruit Loop so that together we can continue to centre community engagement and development.

The Prairie Fairy concept recognizes and embraces the long and distinct history of 2SLGBTQ+ peoples on the Canadian prairies. In taking on this name, we celebrate the hardworking 2SLGBTQ+ farmers, the revered healers in the two-spirit community, the glamorous drag queens in small-town bars, and the pioneers past and present who helped shape the community as we know it today.

Funds raised through this partnership will directly support Fruit Loop, generating much-needed dollars for local community 2SLGBTQ+ organizations. Since its inception 2013, Fruit Loop has supported many deserving groups, including HIV Edmonton, the Edmonton Two-Spirit Society, the Canadian Native Friendship Centre (Edmonton), the Edmonton and Jasper Pride Festivals, the Pride Centre of Edmonton , the Edmonton Men’s Health Collective, the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies & Services at the University of Alberta, and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose. This partnership between Fruit Loop and Sea Change Brewing Co. will allow for ongoing, year-round support of queer organizations in the Edmonton region.

Some tasting notes from head brewer Taylor Falk:

A simple, clean malt bill featuring Alberta wheat and two-row barley provides the perfect backdrop to a refreshingly tart explosion of blackberries and raspberries. Organic raspberries and blackberries provide genuine, acidic fruit flavour without overwhelming the palate with cloying sweetness.

Special side-note:

Blackberries and raspberries are some of the most anti-oxidant rich foods one can consume. In fact, they are nutritional powerhouses full of vitamins and minerals. Sea Change has put almost SEVEN POUNDS of these organically grown berries in every keg! So you can feel good while (responsibly!) knocking back a Prairie Fairy or two with your friends!