“Sneaky Walnut”, A Collab By Funk Brewing & The Ben Hines Foundation To Honor A Fallen Hero

Funk Brewing has teamed up with the Ben Hines Foundation to create “Sneaky Walnut”, a beer brewed for a fallen marine.

The beer is out now at Funk’s Elizabethtown location and is perfect for this Memorial Day weekend.

Funk Brewing Sneaky Walnut
Photo courtesy of Funk Brewing.

We recently spoke with Wendy Hines, Ben’s mom and the President of The Ben Hines Foundation, to learn more about Ben and this beer collaboration. Below is what she told us:

SSgt. Benjamin Hines was the most patriotic Marine you could ever meet. During his teenage years, his gaming name was sneaky walnut. As an adult, his favorite beverage was a Lager.

He was known for wearing his “American” outfit whenever possible, which was the inspiration for the jacket, tie, and shorts on the squirrel caricature. His sense of humor was infectious, he always put others’ needs first, and he made everyone feel welcome and respected.

On April 8th, 2019, Ben was KIA in Afghanistan. We started the Ben Hines Memorial Foundation later that year to continue his legacy of giving by offering educational scholarships for students of military and first responder families and support to our Fallen Heroes families.

Creating a Lager beer that incorporated so many aspects of Ben seemed to be a perfect way to honor him. We were introduced to the team at Funk’s, who immediately became champions in bringing this beer to life. 

Ben Hines Sneaky Walnut
Ben Hines in his “American Outfit”. Photo courtesy of Wendy Hines.

Below is an excerpt from the can:

Nothing says ‘Merica more than a lager-drinking Marine who wears a star-spangled jacket to all of his events. Blend that together with the younger version of this same Marine who gamed his way through the teenage years as the screen persona “Sneakywalnut”, mix in Saaz hops, and you have the makings of a great beer!

SSgt. Benjamin Hines, we raise our glass to you and your fellow servicemen and women! Benjamin is one of America’s Fallen Heroes who fought for this great country and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Giving back was at the core of his code of conduct. When you partake in this beverage, know that beyond quenching your thirst, this purchase will help fund a worthy military cause.

Raise your glass America! Remember what this country was founded on. Freedom isn’t free. #nogreaterlove

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