Friday, April 27 – RELEASE EVENT
SCRATCH #63 – DANNY’S IPA
Join us on Friday, April 27 for the release of Scratch #63 – Danny’s IPA.
This Black IPA was brewed as a tribute to Danny Glover, a Troegs Brewery family member who passed away in late January.
Cases, drafts and growler fills available starting at 11 a.m.
Firkin tapping at 3 p.m.
$10 from every case of Scratch #63 sold will go directly to the Gift of Life Donor Program in Danny’s name.
For more information on becoming an organ donor, click here: http://www.donors1.org/
REMEMBERING DANNY
On January 31, 2012 Tröegs Brewery lost a family member.
Danny Glover didn’t work for Tröegs very long, but his death nine days after a car accident on an icy stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike shook the brewery to the core. Our brewery family is relatively young and to think that a 24 year-old guy who leaves in a car one morning (ironically to attend a funeral) could be gone a week later is unbelievable.
We first met Danny at Andy’s Corner Bar in New Jersey when he showed up for a Tröegs event. One of the last things Danny said to us that night was, “The next time you see me, I’ll be working at the brewery.” He had a job a Tröegs just a few months later.
Even if Danny’s arrival time for work was less than predictable and his uncanny ability to forget everything about his job overnight drove us nuts, he was a hard worker who would do any job with enthusiasm. But more importantly Danny had an infectious smile, a heart of gold and the absolute ability to spread joy through a room – it was hard not to love the guy.
That love was magnified 100 fold when more than 400 people showed up at Danny’s funeral. After shedding a lot of tears and sharing a few beers with his family and wide circle of friends, it was apparent that our brewery family was only one group of people lucky enough to know Danny.
If a tragedy like Danny’s death could have a silver lining, it happened when Danny’s parents agreed to donate his organs to the Gift of Life organ donation program. At least five people benefitted from Danny’s donation, including his Little League baseball coach who received Danny’s liver.
The Tröegs family knew we had to honor Danny and the only thing that made sense was to brew him a beer.
Dubbed “Danny’s IPA” and released as part of the Scratch Series, this black India Pale Ale is modeled after Danny’s favorite beer, Nugget Nectar. We’ve modified the grain bill and played with the hops – keeping in mind that Danny loved hops more than anything else.
In honor of our friend Danny Glover, Tröegs Brewery will donate $10 from every case of Danny’s IPA sold out of the brewery in Hershey to the Gift of Life Organ Donation program. Danny’s IPA will be available at Tröegs Brewery starting Friday, April 27 starting at 11 a.m.
If you cannot join us at that brewery, raise a glass in Danny’s honor on Friday night.
This is a wonderful tribute. I knew Danny a short period of time but in that time he infected us with that warming smile and caring heart. Amanda I <3 U and Danny will always be remembered.
Comment by Carrie — April 26, 2012 @ 1:03 pm
A week before his death Danny was in my office with the biggest glowing smile and happier than I ever saw him. He was so excited to be working at his ” new” career and longed to be the best brewer in the country. Some may have thought that goal was unattainable but anyone who knew Danny Glover would tell you anything he put his mind to he could do. Before he left that afternoon we shook hands on getting a drink together once his beer came on line.
For the Troegs Brewing Co to honor our friend in this manner says volumes and it’s no wonder Danny Glover loved his “new” career. You’re very special people and I’m now a fan.
Tomorrow I’ll drive to the brewery in hopes of purchasing Danny’s IPA if there is any left!
Comment by Bill Racich — April 26, 2012 @ 6:51 pm
Can we order cases of this to be shipped to homes in PA? I’m hoping to get some of this in honor of my friend but I’m not sure I can make it and the same with a bunch of our other friends.
Comment by Mike Schwager — April 26, 2012 @ 8:40 pm
Mike, thanks for your interest. Unfortunately we can’t ship beer directly.
Comment by Mathew — April 27, 2012 @ 9:24 am
Thank you for makeing this beer in honor of my cousin i miss him and love him so much. I know he would be happy and thankful for everything you have done for him.
Comment by Lee — May 2, 2012 @ 11:50 pm
Deer Troegs,
I spoke to a close friend of Danny’s who was also his roommate at Wegman’s recently. He spoke very highly of Danny, your brewery, and represented Troeg’s with the highest distinction. Danny’s IPA is excellent and please consider brewing it sometime again in the near future, if only offered at the brewery as a recurring small batch. It’s hard to imagine something this good disappearing forever considering the impact this loss has had on the troegs brewing family and the connection it is making with your loyal customers. I look forward to its return.
Sincerely,
KL
Comment by Kyle Lorditch — May 24, 2012 @ 8:02 pm
Matthew that’s a really moving tribute you have given to Danny. Though I never met him, nor I’ll ever do now but the way you have presented him has really shook me and made me realize what a person I’ve missed. I hope whereever he is he will be in peace. Rest in peace Danny.
Comment by Matt — June 21, 2012 @ 2:02 am