Regina drag queen and brewery team up to raise money for Lulu’s Lodge – Regina | The Canadian News

Regina drag queen, Flo Mingo and Rebellion Brewing have teamed up to launch a brilliant beer with all proceeds going to Lulu’s Lodge, a transitional home for LGBTQ youth.

A Rebellion press release said the beer, called Flo Mingo’s Sparkle Motion Majestic Milkshake IPA, is creamy and delicious.

Rebellion described it with tropical aromas and flavors of dragon fruit and mango with hints of citrus. The beer is a light purple hue that comes from the butterfly pea flower and the creaminess comes from the sweet lactose sugars.

A splash of lime or lemon can cause a chain reaction that turns beer from purple to pink.

The mission to create the beer began almost a year ago when Flo Mingo, also known as Terry Van Mackleberg, discovered that Rebellion could put edible sprinkles in beer.

“He immediately wondered out loud if it was possible to get the most fabulous beer ever brewed in Saskatchewan and use it for a good cause. Our brewers rose to the challenge and began working on a recipe, ”Rebellion said in the statement.

Lulu’s Lodge is a five-bedroom supportive transitional home for LGBTQ youth ages 16-21 facing homelessness.

“Too often when young people talk to their families, they no longer have a place to live. Lulu’s Lodge offers -. They are running at 95 percent capacity and there is a great need in our community, ”said Flo Mingo.

The Regina shelter is operated by the John Howard Society. Provides an internal mentor, guidance, and support in education, physical health, mental wellness, family reunification, legal matters, and advocacy.

“When Flo Mingo asked us to team up and raise money for Lulu’s Lodge, it was a no-brainer. We knew this was the right thing to do, ”said Rebellion Brewing President Mark Heise, adding that they are excited to showcase the beer.