Spectrum IPA
To honor National Autism Awareness Month, Visit Mesa, 12 West Brewing, and Chupacabra Taproom have created Spectrum IPA. The beer will be released in April for Autism Acceptance Month.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mesa for All Foundation
The Beer
This West Coast IPA is packed with Citra and Mosaic hops. Showcasing assertive Pacific Northwest hop character and a dry, crisp finish.
How to Purchase
Cans and draft will be available for purchase at various locations throughout Mesa beginning in April 2025.
The Cause
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a significant number of people and is at a 600 percent increase year after year, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Research shows that one in 36 people today are on the spectrum, and boys are still four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, holding steady from previous reports.
Mesa, Arizona is the first Autism Certified City in the country with over 58 businesses and almost 5,000 individuals certified through IBCCES, an independent credentialing organization who provides specialized training and certification to professionals working with individuals with autism and other cognitive disorders.
The Foundation
The Mesa for All Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to improving the daily resident and visitor experience by elevating Mesa’s already leading position as an accessible, equitable and inclusive city through purposeful education and innovative technology.
