Thompson Island host fundraiser for Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company
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(Left to Right: Mike Simpler, Justin Leahy, Alex Wenhold, John Meng) Thompson Island brews new IPA for Rehoboth Beach fire company. | PHOTO COURTESY OF SOUTHERN DELAWARE BREWING
REHOBOTH BEACH – Thompson Island Brewing Company brews “Engine 86” to raise funds for the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company to purchase a new fire truck worth $980,000.
The new IPA, Engine 86, brewed by head brewer Justin Leahy and members of the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company, will contribute $2 from every 4-pack sold at Thompson Island for a new fire truck.
The New Unit will be an Enforcer Cab with a 2000 GPM Pump, 750 Tank on a Short wheel base, and the first response unit for all fire calls in Rehoboth and Dewey. It is replacing a 15-year-old truck.
Thompson Island Head Brewer Justin Leahy said, “My brother started his career as a first responder with our local volunteer fire department, so it is meaningful to partner with the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company on Engine 86 IPA and help raise funds for a new fire truck. Engine 86 is a well-balanced American Style IPA where everyone can enjoy the hop notes of citrus peel, grapefruit, and pine.”
Engine 86 will release on Friday, September 8th at Thompson Island and $2 from every 4-pack sold will be donated to the Fire Company. Guests can also find the beer at the 86 Hook and Ladder Brewfest on Saturday, September 9th, a fundraiser for the fire department.
To contribute to the Fire Truck Campaign, visit rehobothbeachfire.com.
