Penaltie$ & Intere$t

Official Seal of Department of Penaltie$ & Intere$t

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STYLE

IPA

ALC/VOL

5.5%

DESCRIPTION

Hazy India Pale Ale with Cashmere & Citra hops

Tasting Notes:

Ripe melon and lychee set the scene for bright effervescence with hints of lime and lemongrass, finishing with a light citrusy-tangerine tartness.

BACKSTORY:

The dominoes began to fall in early 2024 as several businesses came forward and Richmond media outlets broke the story. Since 2017, City Hall had been secretly applying Penalties and Interest to tax accounts of local businesses without notice. After months and in some cases years, City Hall then began extorting businesses to collect these outrageous fees after account balances ballooned into tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Penaltie$ & Intere$t IPA has been created in support of and in collaboration with the brave businesses who came forward in pursuit of justice and government accountability. These businesses worked to change both state and local laws to prevent this abuse of power. Our local business heroes include but are not limited to: Latitude Seafood, Philly Vegan, Smohk BBQ, Lift Coffee, Benchtop Brewing, EAT Restaurant Partners, Croakers Spot, The Tobacco Company, McCormack’s Whisky Grill, Brenner Pass, Metzger Bar and Butchery, Ironclad Sports Bar, Soul N’ Vinegar, The Giavos Restaurant Family, Beauvine Burger Concept, and more. Together we’re giving new meaning to the term “crushing Penalties & Interest”.

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