Mystic Aquarium Teams Up With Rhode Island Brewery

A Rhode Island brewery has teamed up with Mystic Aquarium to create a special pale ale honoring a temporary resident of the aquarium's rehabilitation program. Grey Sail Brewing in Westerly created "Gray Seal Ale," named for Lou-Seal, an adult gray seal who was rescued after becoming stranded in Bermuda and brought to Mystic for care before being re-released on May 30.

The label was designed by Kyle Reichman, a Newport-based designer. It features a gray seal swimming in the ocean and information about the aquarium's animal rescue program.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with such a wonderful local business to help raise awareness of our mission," Roslyn Gilhuly, the senior vice president of external relations at Mystic Aquarium, said. "This partnership has given us a unique – and delicious - way to honor not only Lou-Seal, but the more than 500 marine animals we have rescued, rehabilitated, and released back into their ocean environment."

The beer was unveiled at Youth Professionals Networking night in June 20 and will be available at events and the aquarium's Pengiun Cafe throughout the summer.