New beer celebrates 50 years of Gryphon pride
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, fewer headlines should make you as excited as this one. Every college student’s dream has been perfectly encapsulated in a golden 473mL can of 4.5 per cent, locally brewed barley. Yes, my fellow Gryphons, we’ve got our own beer. A collaborative project between Wellington Brewery and the University of Guelph, this royal can of brew has been dedicated to the 50 year anniversary of the university – and, more specifically, 50 years of Gryphon pride.
This joint venture is the first of its kind in Canada. A portion of all sales of Gryphon Gold are set to go towards athletic scholarships for University of Guelph varsity athletes – making this venture both delicious and charitable.
The can is crafted not only to hold the taste of a Gryphon beer – it is indeed a feast for the eyes, as well. The legendary Gryphon and other memorable landmarks – such as Bob’s Dogs, the Cannon, the Begging Bear, Johnson and South residences, and others – can be found on the golden can. The beer itself, brewed with 100 per cent Canadian barley malt and traditional Czech-style saaz hops, is crisp, light, and refreshing – the perfect accompaniment to a tailgate party or a quiet evening at home. However you choose to enjoy, remember that, as the official description recommends, Gryphon Gold is best paired with “good times and great friends.”
So, to answer your question: when and where can you acquire this majestic tallboy? The beer will be put into wider distribution later this fall, but you can buy the Gryphon Gold Lager right now at Wellington Brewery. If you can, however, simply hold your cravings just a little longer, as local businesses should have the delicious lager in stock soon. Taste and aesthetics aside, know that your purchase of this lager is a part of the bigger picture, with a percentage of your hard-earned beer money supporting your Gryphon athletes.
So, grab a cold one, rep your school, and delve into the delicious new beer that is the University of Guelph’s very own Wellington Brewery lager. Whether it’s with a meal, in front of the TV during a game, or at this weekend’s banger, crack a Gryphon Gold and cheers to another 50 years!
And, as always, don’t forget to drink responsibly, fellow Gryphons.