Working with the
Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board (LSPMB), Abita Beer
announced that it has established 'SOS – A Charitable Fund' that will
assist with the rescue and restoration of the environment, industry and
individuals fighting to survive this disastrous oil spill.



The fund has pledged that 100% of all money raised will go to charity.
In addition, the Louisiana Seafood Marketing Board will play an
important role in advising where the money can do the most good. An
advisory committee is being established as the donation process and
grant procedures are finalized.



The centerpiece of the fundraising effort is a new charitable beer
created by Abita. The brew, called SOS – A Charitable Pilsner, will
generate 75¢ for every bottle sold. This Abita Beer is a message in a
bottle...a distress signal for the troubled waters of our Gulf Coast.
For every bottle sold Abita will donate 75¢ to the rescue and
restoration of the environment, industry and individuals fighting to
survive this disastrous oil spill. This unfiltered Weizen Pils is made
with Pilsner and Wheat malts. It is hopped and dry hopped with Sterling
and German Perle hops. It has a brilliant gold color, a sweet malt
flavor, and a pleasant bitterness and aroma.