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Deschutes releases collaborative NA IPA beer today

A team-up beer featuring an ancient grain

Patagonia Provisions Organic NA IPA.
Deschutes Brewery

Well, well, well, another timely beer release. Today marks the introduction of the newest beer from esteemed west coast brewery Deschutes. It’s called Patagonia Provisions Non-Alcoholic Organic IPA and it’s made with the healthy, perennial grain otherwise known as Kernza®.

If this sounds familiar, it’s because it’s not the first time the the two brands have come together. Late last year, the tandem released a couple of other beers in the Deschutes Kernza® Lager and Golden Ale. This one is a true NA offering and USDA certified organic.

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It’s a Regenerative Organic Certified beer made in the name of sustainability. And it’s a fitting partnership, as both brands care deeply about both outdoor exploration and sustainability. The beer is available a stores across the U.S. starting today.

“At Deschutes Brewery we are heavily reliant on how the agricultural practices of our partners in the farming community impact the productivity of the land. If the soil that grows our grains and hops is depleted over time, we risk being unable to supply high quality beer. We’ve never felt stronger that now is the time to commit to regenerative organic farming practices,” expresses Peter Skrbek, CEO of Deschutes Brewery. “We couldn’t ask for a better partner than Patagonia Provisions to help us extend our line of regenerative organic beer and bring more farmers on board to produce high-quality hops and Kernza® that allow us to brew delicious beer and grow our impact.”

The beer comes as Deschutes continues to expand its impressive non-alcoholic beer lineup. Already, the Oregon brand has a tasty IPA and porter. The producer is clearly taking advantage of the no-and-low movement.

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