Loud and proud: a drink for Mardi Gras

Independent beer producer Brick Lane Brewing has brewed a limited-edition version of its award-winning One Love Pale Ale in time for next month's Mardi Gras celebrations.

Dandenong-based Brick Lane has partnered with BWS and Dan Murphy’s for the special brew to mark the United We Shine event.

All the profits will go to the Pride Foundation Australia, which is dedicated to building a society where all LGBTQIA+ people experience equality and inclusion.

"Brick Lane has always had community at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to a world of inclusivity and creating an environment where everyone is welcome," says CEO Paul Bowker.

"This year we wanted to do something special to celebrate Mardi Gras and support the Pride Foundation Australia.

By partnering with the teams at Dan Murphy’s and BWS on the limited-edition Loud & Proud One Love beer, we hope to spread unity, love and togetherness to even more people. We're honoured to support the important work at Pride Foundation Australia, who are at the forefront of change, as we celebrate our peers as members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community."

Loud & Proud One Love Pale Ale is billed as "a soft bodied pale ale bursting with bright hop aromas and stone fruit, passionfruit and citrus flavours".

It will will be available to purchase across the east coast at BWS and Dan Murphy’s stores and online for $18.99 a six pack and $76.99 for a case of 24.

Pride Foundation Australia provides funding for projects that address the systemic disadvantage of LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals in Australia.

It is run by volunteers specifically focused on addressing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, queer, intersex, asexual and other LGBTQIA+ community issues.

See pridefoundation.org.au/ and www.bricklanebrewing.com