Ex Novo Brewing and Powell’s Books have collaborated to craft a co-branded beer to benefit Binc.
Mark your calendars! On October 16, 2021, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. you will be able to buy your very own 4-pack of this exclusive, limited-edition beer called City of Books IPA. For one day only, you can browse the stacks and pick up a 4-pack at the Powell’s Books flagship store on W. Burnside. Each 4-pack of 16 oz. cans is $15.99. Quantities are limited and expected to sell out fast, so beer and book aficionados are advised to show up early!
To support independent bookstores and booksellers across the country, 10% of proceeds from the City of Books IPA will be donated to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), a nonprofit that helps bookstore owners, booksellers, and comic store employees and owners with unforeseen emergency financial needs.
Please note:The City of Books IPA is not available for purchase on Powells.com. In-store purchases are limited to two (2) 4-packs (single cans are not available). The Oregon CRV (container deposit) fee applies to each 4-pack. Beer cannot be consumed on the premises.
Limited quantities of the beer will also be available at Ex Novo’s North Portland and Beaverton locations while supplies last.
Learn more about Binc and donate today!
About Our Partners
The Book Industry Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that coordinates charitable programs to strengthen the bookselling community. Established in 1996, the core program provides assistance to bookstore employees who have a demonstrated financial need arising from severe hardship and/or emergency circumstances. Since its inception, the organization has provided over $11 million in financial assistance and scholarships to more than 10,000 families. Support for the Foundation’s programs and services come from all sectors of the book and comic industry.
The Book Industry Charitable Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the bookselling and comic shop communities through charitable programs that support employees, owners, and their families. The Foundation was imagined and built by booksellers and proudly continues to be their safety net. It is our vision to be a caring community of book and comic people. Additional information can be found at
http://www.bincfoundation.org.
Ex Novo Brewing opened its doors in the Eliot neighborhood of Portland, OR in 2014. Our mission was simple, to brew great beer and to use our business as a platform for good in our community and across the globe. Our mission has always been to donate 100% of net profits to organizations building a better world. We have since expanded into three locations: Portland, Beaverton and Corrales, NM (home to our Founder, Joel Gregory), and have built some incredible spaces for you to try our products at the source and fully embrace the Drink Beer, Do Good culture. Additionally, we have been able to donate almost $100,000 back to our community, charities, and global efforts so far, and thank you for your support in these efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy the beer at your Cedar Hills or Hawthorne locations?
We are only able to sell the beer through our Burnside location. If you're unable to visit our Burnside location, it is also available through Ex Novo's Portland metro pubs.
What is the ABV?
The ABV of City of Books IPA is 6.2%.
What was the inspiration for the City of Books IPA?
Brewer Ryan Buxton describes it best, "We discussed different options for styles of beer, but when you live in the Pacific Northwest we all know that IPA is king. We wanted to make a splash with this beer and knew it had to be special. We landed on a 6.2% ABV West Coast Style American IPA. We wanted just a touch lower ABV than your typical IPA to make it easy to drink more than one or to sip on while enjoying a good book.
For the base of the beer we selected premium Pilsner malt for a very clean backbone that doesn’t get in the way of the real star, the hops! We also added a little wheat and a pinch of a very light caramel malt for some depth and complexity in every sip.
This beer is a one-two punch from Citra hops and new experimental hop HBC586. Experimental hops come out every year and they are usually fun to experiment with in beer. Rarely does an experimental hop variety come out that blows us away though. However, when we got our hands on HBC586 it blew our socks off. It is packed with aromas of pineapple, lychee, mango, guava and citrus. It truly is a beautiful hop and we knew it would play nicely with Citra which needs no introduction. We balanced the beer to not be overly bitter but still balanced so as to not be too sweet either. "
Instead of buying the beer, can I simply donate to Binc?
Of course! Please find the link to donate,
here.