We’re thrilled to announce that Untappd is teaming up with Ales for ALS in 2026.
This one means a lot to us. The craft beer community has always been about more than what’s in the glass, it’s about the people, the stories, and showing up for each other when it matters most. Collaborating with Ales for ALS is our way of putting that belief into action. Together, we’re rallying breweries, beer lovers, and Untappd users across the country around a cause that deserves every bit of energy we can give it: ending ALS.
If you’ve ever raised a glass and thought, « I wish this could do more, » we’ve got some good news for you! The Ales for ALS program turns exactly that wish into reality. Partnering breweries across the country brew special beers, host release parties and festivals, and direct the proceeds toward ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI).
Below is a list of upcoming events hosted by Ales for ALS partner breweries across the United States:
Find an Ales for ALS Event Near You
Hummingbird & Selvedge Brewing
Saturday, May 30
Charlottesville, VA
Last Wave Brewing
Saturday, May 30
Point Pleasant, NJ
Bosque River Taphouse & Maverick Brewing
Saturday, May 30
Stephenville, TX
Fast Friends Beer Co.
Saturday, June 6
Austin, TX
Birmingham Takes On ALS
Saturday, June 20
Birmingham, AL
Acopon Brewing Co.
Saturday, June 20
Dripping Springs, TX
Ales for ALS Festival at Bale Breaker Brewing (Festival)
Saturday, June 27
Yakima, WA
Discourse Brewing
Friday, July 3
Overland Park, KS
Athentic Brewing
Saturday, July 18
Athens, GA
Toledo Takes on ALS 2026
Friday, July 31
Toledo, OH
The Lodge (Festival)
Saturday, October 3
Kenmore, WA
Great South Bay Ales for ALS Party
Sunday, October 25
Bay Shore, NY
SC Upstate Brewer Anonymous Homebrew Competition
Saturday, November 7
Greenville, SC
Many of these events are free to attend and offer a chance to try special release beers brewed in support of Ales for ALS. To stay up to date on upcoming events, visit the Ales for ALS event directory.
Can’t make any event, but still want to contribute to the cause?
You can make a donation directly to Ales for ALS online!
Why It Matters to the Craft Beer World
ALS affects roughly 30,000 Americans at any given time. It’s relentless, it’s fatal, and it remains without a cure. The Ales for ALS program isn’t a cure, but it’s a community-powered engine that keeps research funded and keeps the conversation going, one pint at a time.
The craft beer community has always punched above its weight when it comes to giving back. Local taprooms are gathering places where neighborhoods come together, where strangers become regulars, and where causes find their champions. Ales for ALS taps into that perfectly. Breweries don’t just write a check, they brew a dedicated special release beer, throw events, and get their regulars fired up. It turns passive support into something you can taste, pour, and share.