We believe in the power of good karma.
Karma, put simply, means ‘what goes around comes around’. We think culture is a big deal. Here’s the thing: culture isn't about what you say; it's about what you do.
The core of our business ethos is grounded in our social mission to use Draughtsmen in innovative ways to make the world a better place and improve the quality of life starting with our own local community. We do our best to give back where and when we can. The taproom has an on-going not-for-profit ‘good karma’ tap that allows us to promote and give back a percent of sales dedicated to do-goodery within the local community. Since we have been in business we have had the opportunity to cultivate relationships and support all types of local organizations that advocate for the environment, youth education, climate causes, water conservation and restoration, wildlife support and rehabilitation, food security, bicycle advocacy and the arts. We are incredibly proud of our partnerships and these achievements.
We are dedicated to local causes, Draughtsmen will donate beer to select nonprofit organizations and charitable events. To be eligible, the nonprofit must be a 501(C)(3) organization. (Please, do not ask us at the last minute.) To be considered, please email our team for more information: beer@draughtsmenaleworks.com
Pints with a Purpose .
Draughtsmen Raises a Glass for CIMWI
At Draughtsmen, we've always believed that great beer has the power to bring people together. Our Karma Tap allows us to support the organizations that help support out community.
That's why we were proud to partner with the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) as our Good Karma Tap nonprofit for the month of May!
CIMWI is dedicated to positively impacting conservation through marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, research, and education, helping protect ocean and human health while giving injured and orphaned marine mammals a second chance. Their work is essential to the health of our coastline and the wildlife that calls it home.
To celebrate the partnership, we hosted Pints for Pinnipeds at our Goleta brewery—a family-friendly afternoon filled with good beer, good food, live music, and an even better cause. Guests enjoyed live music from our local favorite - Spencer the Gardener, delicious eats from Zapp Food Truck, a silent auction, CIMWI outreach activities, and specialty collaboration glassware, all while supporting the institute's mission.
Of course, the star of the day was Dog of the Sea Blonde Ale, available both on draft and in 4-packs. But, the support didn't stop with the event. Throughout the entire month of May, all three Draughtsmen locations participated in our Good Karma Tap program by donating:
$1 from every pint of Dog of the Sea Blonde Ale sold
$3 from every 4-pack purchased
Funds went directly to CIMWI to help rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals along California's coast. We believe supporting local nonprofits doing incredible work in our community is one of the best ways we can give back. Thanks to everyone who stopped in for a pint, grabbed a 4-pack to go, attended Pints for Pinnipeds, or simply helped spread the word, this partnership became much more than a beer release—it became an opportunity for our community to come together in support of our local marine wildlife.
As CIMWI so perfectly puts it:
"Satisfying beer. Real impact."
To everyone who raised a glass with us this May, thank you for helping give marine mammals a second chance. Cheers to community, conservation, and doing good—one pint at a time.
The Mission is good karma.
For every pint of KARMA BEER we sell we give $1 back to a designated local not-for-profit partner. This month our Good Karma Beer is the Mas Macho Mexican Amber Ale. Macho for the Mission!
About the Old Mission Santa Barbara.
The Mission has served as a gathering place and spiritual home in Santa Barbara since 1786. Today the Mission operations include a museum, gift shop, cemetery and mausoleum, several historic gardens, as well as being the home to a community of Franciscan Friars on about 15 acres. The Mission has been a predominantly self-sufficient operation with about 85% of its annual operating revenue comes from visitor tours, the gift shop, and venue rentals. The other 15% comes from the support of the other entities housed at the Mission, individual donations, and event revenue. The Mission does not receive state or federal funds, nor does it receive financial support from the Catholic Church. While housed at the Mission, the Novitiate (friars in training), the St. Barbara Parish, and Santa Barbara Mission-Archive Library are all separate non-profits. With a heavy reliance on revenue from tourism the mandated closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a critical financial shortfall for the Mission. Now more than ever, Old Mission Santa Barbara needs the help and support of the community. To learn more about Old Mission Santa Barbara please visit https://www.santabarbaramission.org/.
Come into one of our taprooms for a Mas Macho karma pint and/or make a direct donation to support this local not-for-profit.
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