Cans With A Cause #8.08

Hello Lovers, and welcome to another Woman Crush Wednesday! To get you through this hump day we’re going to talk about the trailblazing team of women that are revolutionising the beer industry with their socially-conscious cans; introducing The Sparkke Change Beverage Company.

If you haven’t heard of them, then pull up a seat and get comfy, darling, cause we’re about to restore your faith in humanity. Sparkke is the love child of social activism and beer brewing innovation – an Australian owned company that’s all about – you guessed it – ‘sparkking’ change!

“We’re a for purpose alcohol company that produces award winning 100% natural brews and wine. At heart, we’re social activists demanding more from Australia’s beer industry. We’re a genuinely progressive social enterprise and we raise awareness and funds for important social issues.”

Can I get an R-E-S-P-E-C-T up in here?!

The company is spearheaded by Agi Gajic; one of about 3 Australian female head brewers under 30. “We realised it’s a totally new way to tackle social issues… We want to get people talking about important issues in relaxed settings where the real conversations happen – and at the same time get a smile or two.” Gajic said.

Get a load of some of the past and existing bevvies…

MARRIAGE EQUALITY

Say I Do – White Wine + Bubble

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "Say I Do"

CLIMATE CHANGE

What’s Planet B? – New England Pale Ale

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "What's Planet B"

SEXUAL CONSENT

Consent Can’t Come After You Do – Apple Cider

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "Consent can't come after you do"

ASYLUM SEEKERS

Boundless Plains To Share – Ginger Beer

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "Boundless plains to share"

GENDER EQUALITY

Nipples are Nipples – Lemonade

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "Nipples are nipples"

GENDER WAGE GAP

Another Day Another 84.7 Cents – Hard Lemonade

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "Another day another dollar (strikethrough) 84.7 cents"

AUSTRALIA DAY

Change the Date – Pilsner

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "Change the date"

#TIMESUP

#TimesUp – White Wine + Bubbles

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "#TimesUP

And last, but definitely not least…

TRUMP

C U Next Tuesday Trump – Pilsner

Image of a hand holding up a can that says "C U Next Tuesday Trump"

As well as providing high quality brews with an edge of social-activism, the company is unquestionably dedicated to making a difference and doing good. They donate 10 per cent of all direct profits, plus 4 per cent of channel sales to the organisations’ supporting the cause of the can.

“We put our money where our beliefs and values are.”

Australia’s beer industry is worth around $4.3 billion p.a. If big player breweries donated just half of that percentage, that would equate to around a quarter of a billion dollars every year to make a change – imagine the difference that would make!

To be the first to hear about their newest tinnies, follow Sparkke on social media:

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Images sourced from www.sparkke.com