UnHitched Brewing Co. to release beer in collaboration with Umbrella Alley

Kelsey Davis, The Repository
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UnHitched Brewing Co. is collaborating with Umbrella Alley to release a beer honoring the late Raeann Guiley.
UnHitched Brewing Co. is collaborating with Umbrella Alley to release a beer honoring the late Raeann Guiley.

LOUISVILLE – UnHitched Brewing Co. is collaborating with Umbrella Alley to release Rae of Sunshine, a beer honoring the late Raeann Guiley.

Guiley, who passed away last June after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, was part of the team that transformed the space that is now Umbrella Alley, which serves as a focal point for many community events.

“With Raeann’s vibrant personality, unmatched sales skills and endless smile, she created a committee and started making contacts, obtaining donations and researching supplies," said Adam Longacre, owner of UnHitched Brewing. "As word spread of this amazing art attraction, the concept grew to include chalking events, painted murals, music events, winter scenes, Second Fridays and so much more. Many people describe Umbrella Alley using words such as fun, vibrant, colorful and happy. All those words also describe Raeann perfectly.”

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In this file photo from July 2021, Rick Guiley, Raeann Guiley, Tonda Mathie and David Yeagley pose for a photo in Umbrella Alley in downtown Louisville. They were in charge of programming at the time.
In this file photo from July 2021, Rick Guiley, Raeann Guiley, Tonda Mathie and David Yeagley pose for a photo in Umbrella Alley in downtown Louisville. They were in charge of programming at the time.

Umbrella Alley has been a popular spot since opening in 2020, bringing in people from more than 10 countries and more than 30 states for photo opportunities and events. It has helped, and continues to help, other businesses nearby.

Guiley's hard work and infectious personality inspired many volunteers and businesses to help make Umbrella Alley a reality.

“With the release of Rae of Sunshine by UnHitched Brewing Co., her legacy of bringing people together in a happy place will continue in her hometown of Louisville, Ohio,” Longacre said.

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The beer, an oat pale ale with 5% ABV, will be released at UnHitched, 115 S. Mill St., in conjunction with the raising of the umbrellas for the season, which is scheduled for May 20, depending on the weather. It will be available on draft and in four packs for $16 for purchase in the taproom only.

Follow UnHitched Brewing Co. and Umbrella Alley on Facebook for up-to-date information on the launch.

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