About Tending for a Cause

We’re not just here to brew great beer; we’re going to build a better community. So, the same dedication and passion we put into every pint extends to how we give back to the community that has supported us in so many ways. This beer unites us.

⇒ NOTE: 2019 dates are full. Please check back; we hope to open 2020 dates later this summer or fall. ⇐

Brewed with heart. From the heart of MN.

Each Wednesday between 5:00 PM-7:00 PM the Taproom hosts Tending for a Cause, our way of helping give back to our community. Local celebrities tend for local charities. $1 from every pint sold goes directly to the week’s charity, along with all tips made.

This is our gift to you.

Our passion isn’t just beer, it’s also our community. Beaver Island Brewing Company is the home of Tending for a Cause but it is the celebrities and charities that are the face.

Everyone is treated equally. Each week on Facebook we will share, and tag, your Beer-tender names and your charity on our page, but it is up to you to promote the event. For this reason we suggest you create your own Facebook event, and you can add Beaver Island as a co-host for the event (see bottom of page for more info & logos). The more you promote, the more people will show up, and the more money you could raise. Remember, $1 from each pint sold is yours, along with any tips and free-will donations.

Since its inception in March 2017, Tending for a Cause has donated over $41,000 to local charities. (May 2019)

The nitty gritty.

For two hours, the bar is basically yours, but there are some stipulations.

Please arrive at 4:30 for basic beer-tender training. If you need to come earlier for setup, please make prior arrangements.
As a guest beer-tender, you may be required to run the register, along with pouring and serving pints of beer.
- Try to familiarize yourself with our beer lineup. It can be found on our Taproom page.
Only 2 guest beer-tenders are allowed behind the bar. We encourage having additional people representing your charity to mingle with patrons; it’s a great way to talk about your company and your cause. Most people sit at tables, so the extra person/people can walk around, thanking patrons for coming, etc.
No “shift changes” allowed behind the bar.
Additional food and entertainment is encouraged, but not required. Please let us know if you will be taking advantage of either.
- Topper’s Pizza, Lily’s Wings, Burgers & Things (St. Cloud – food truck), Jules’ Bistro, and Happy Hut (Clearwater – food truck) have provided food in the past. Contact them, or other places, to get pricing and information.
- If you supply your own food, such as nachos or pretzels, it is often best to ask for a donation to generate more revenue.
Local charities only; must be 501c3 certified. (Suggested distance from St. Cloud is up to 30 miles)
We generally book several months in advance so inquire early. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
We do not book for major holidays (New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, July 4th, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day).
Please know that not every applicant will be accepted to participate in Tending for a Cause.
Your chosen 501c3 nonprofit will receive a check within six to eight weeks after your event via USPS. Please provide official Nonprofit Name & Address when you apply.
- If you’re raising funds for an event, such as a run or bike ride, please let us know so we can add your name to the memo of the check.
Each nonprofit is allowed one Tending per calendar year.
Tending will go on as scheduled each week, regardless of rain, shine, snow, or cold.
Promote your event early and often!
- Create a Facebook event at least 8 weeks prior to your Tending for a Cause; add Beaver Island as a co-host if possible.
- Invite your friends to the event.
- Print posters or flyers at your place of business.