AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Beerworks and _OFCOLOR introduced the discharge of its limited-edition WKND Gold brew. In honor of Black Artwork WKND this June, WKND Gold was produced to amplify Black voices and rejoice Black tradition throughout the town.
The beer is a refreshing lager brewed with Heirloom Carolina Gold rice, which is rooted in African lineage. The flavour encompasses overtones of honey, melon, citrus, and purple berries. It finishes shiny and crisp with a pleasant heirloom grain spine. WKND Gold is accessible whereas provides final premiering at Black Artwork WKND that begins June tenth.
Jonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone designed the can’s label, which he hopes evokes a oneness, openness and thriller amongst occasion attendees.
“The design stems from the idea that the Black expertise all through time and area has produced such vibrant fruit from its ample backyard that by no means ends,” he mentioned. “Each vegetation and the people are related, rising in unison.”
Additionally featured on the can are glowing diamonds and gold. Mahone says these, together with oil, minerals and extra all come from the wealthy, black soil of Alkebulan – the traditional identify for Africa which implies mom of mankind.
“The black figures emerge from this mystical backyard as representations of all that richness and abundance – the all in all,” Mahone added.
That is the primary collaboration between Austin Beerworks and _OFCOLOR, however it’s not the primary collaboration of its type. The brewers constantly associate with the neighborhood and help native artists by giving them a clean beer can as their canvas.
“We’re excited to associate with the _OFCOLOR workforce to create a commemorative beer for Black Artwork WKND,” mentioned Clinton Mack, Cellar Supervisor at Austin Beerworks. “_OFCOLOR’s group champions communities of colour constructing pipelines for creativity all through Austin. We’re proud to characteristic the work of the rising artists they help.”
Occurring simply earlier than Juneteenth, _OFCOLOR’s 2nd Annual Black Artwork WKND will honor the folks, locations, and practices of the Black neighborhood in Austin and past. Greater than 40 rising up to date and concrete artists shall be featured in reveals all through Distribution Corridor, together with reside music, VIP, and eating experiences all through the occasion.
“We’re honored to hitch forces with Austin Beerworks on this significant collaboration,” RuDi Devino, Founding Member of _OFCOLOR mentioned. “Their help amplifies our drive in bringing numerous creatives to the forefront of Austin’s thriving artwork scene.”
Tickets vary from $35 – 100 and might be bought right here: https://www.ofcolor.org/blackartwknd. A portion of the proceeds will profit _OFCOLOR’s neighborhood associate Six Sq. Austin to proceed supporting artists of colour in Austin.
About _OFCOLOR
_OFCOLOR is an rising arts alliance devoted to cultivating a neighborhood of creatives and launching inclusive areas for artists of colour to showcase their craft and abilities. Established out of a must highlight underrepresented communities in Austin, the group devotes its efforts to uplifting the work of BIPOC artists, initiating visibility, and forging alternatives.
About Austin Beerworks
Austin Beerworks is an owner-operated Texas brewery hell-bent on excellence. Our beers are canned for high quality. We brew for 2 causes: to make constantly distinctive craft beer, and to construct neighborhood within the city we love.
About Jonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone
Often called a inventive catalyst, Jonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone has a robust background in occasion manufacturing, curriculum growth, multimedia content material creation, visible artwork, songwriting, music manufacturing, and youth empowerment by means of arts. As a performing artist, he has traveled the world as one-half of the award-winning hip hop duo, Riders In opposition to the Storm (RAS). As co-founder of Divine and Conjure Enterprises, LLC, a manufacturing firm with a give attention to empowering audiences by means of inventive occasions, movies, music, and extra, he applies his inventive abilities for uplift. His efforts within the trend world as Founder and Inventive Director at NefrFreshr (established in 2017), landed him an unique incubator alternative with The Workshop At Macy’s.
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