ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2021) — Working with local beer brewer Twin Span Brewing, the RIA Federal Credit Union is relaunching its special label RIA beer. The beer is called the RIA IPA and it is an India Pale Ale. A donation of $2 from every can/pint will help to fund the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities (HFQC).
“We released it for a short time earlier this year and we’re now bringing it back by popular demand,” said Jim Watts, President/CEO at RIA Federal Credit Union. This beer is a hazy IPA blended with blood-orange puree for a bold fruity flavor with low bitterness.
“We were very happy with the great reception our pale ale received the first time around,” Watts said. “This project allowed us to show support for both a local cause and a local business. Honor Flight of the Quad Cities recognizes veteran heroes of our area, and Twin Span Brewing offers great food and exceptional beverages — both of which can be ordered online."
The HFQC is the Quad Cities chapter of the Honor Flight Network, which works to fly America’s veterans to Washington DC so they can visit the memorials that honor their sacrifices. Top priority is given to World War II and Korean War era veterans, or any veterans with a terminal illness. Veterans who live within 75 miles of the Quad Cities are encouraged to apply for HFQC flights. Every flight departs from the Quad City International Airport, flies directly to Washington DC and returns the same evening. The HFQC operates on donations from organizations and individuals.
Eligible veterans who’d like to apply for the trip, as well as interested donors and volunteers, are encouraged to visit the HFQC Application Forms page at http://honorflightqc.org/application-forms and download an application to fill out and mail in. HFQC requests that no calls be made to check on application status, once the paperwork has been sent.
Applicants are called by HFQC volunteers four to eight weeks prior to the set honor flight dates, to let them know they have been selected to attend the next scheduled flight. All applications are dated in the order they are received. To find out more about the HFQC, visit https://honorflightqc.org.
Twin Span Brewing is located at 6776 Championship Drive, Bettendorf, IA. Quad-Citians are encouraged to stop in and pick up a crowler of RIA IPA and dinner for the family. Customers can call 563-526-4677 for take-out or order from the online menu at www.twinspanbrewing.com.
RIA Federal Credit Union is a progressive, member-owned credit union. Their purpose is to provide the financial tools and expertise to their members so they can achieve their financial goals and live their best lives. Relationships. Integrity. Action. It’s in their name. It’s who they are. RIA Federal Credit Union has branches located in Bettendorf, Davenport, and Wilton, Iowa; Moline, Rock Island, Silvis, Milan, and Savanna, Illinois; and Tomah and Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. For more information, call 1-800-742-2848 (RIA-CU4U) or go to https://www.riafcu.com. Feel free to visit the RIA Federal Credit Union on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/riafcu.
