Boston’s Harpoon Brewery recently released two new beers, American-style pale lagers whose sales will benefit military families with $1 per case sold: American Flyer Lager and American Flyer Light. The brewery sent me samples of each beer to review as well.

Press release:

$1 of each case sold will benefit the families of US Service Members and Veterans

Harpoon Brewery – the maker of New England’s Original IPA – announces the release of two new lager beers, American Flyer Light and American Flyer Lager. $1 of each case sold will support military families and those of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. American Flyer Light is a light lager that benefits Folds of Honor. American Flyer Lager is a golden lager and benefits Fisher House Foundation.

“As a company that proudly employs several veterans, we have brewed up something special: two new light and refreshing lagers, American Flyer Light and American Flyer Lager, that help support the families of the American military, service members, veterans, and first responders year-round,” said Dan Kenary, CEO and Co-Founder of Mass. Bay Brewing Company. “Folds of Honor and Fisher House Foundation are doing incredible work in support of families of American patriots – we’re proud to give back to these nonprofits and amplify their mission.”

American Flyer Light is a flavorful yet crushable light lager coming in at 4.2% ABV. American Flyer Light is brewed in partnership with Folds of Honor, which helps provide academic scholarships to families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. With every case sold, $1 will go to Folds of Honor. With just 120 calories per can, this crisp and golden light lager is sold in 12-pack 12oz cans and 6-pack 12oz bottles.

“Harpoon Brewery is now aiding Folds of Honor by donating a generous portion of their new product back towards the organization,” said 2019 Folds of Honor scholarship recipient Camille Banks. “Each purchase will generate financial support for Folds of Honor and educational scholarships for so many. I want to extend my sincere thanks to Harpoon Brewery again for their wonderful support.”

American Flyer Lager is a bright, crisp and full-flavored golden lager at 5% ABV. $1 from each case equivalent from American Flyer Lager will be donated to Fisher House Foundation to help support the foundation’s efforts to provide temporary free lodging for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers across the country. American Flyer Lager will be available in 12-pack 12oz cans.

“Fisher House Foundation appreciates that Harpoon has supported nonprofits for years and are thrilled with this newest effort,” said David A. Coker, President of Fisher House Foundation. “Harpoon truly understands that our military and veteran community deserves to be honored and how important it is to provide the resources to help them heal.”

Harpoon’s American Flyer Light and American Flyer Lager are both available now starting today for $13.99 – $14.99. To find the two new brews near you, check out the Harpoon beer finder: https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/beer-finder/.