Revolution Brewing Pours Heart Into New 'Humboldt Gator' Beer

CHICAGO, IL — Chicago is honoring its famous gator, Chance the Snapper in the most Chicago way it can: by making a beer inspired by him. Revolution Brewing plans to unveil a new beer, Humboldt Park Gator, on Wednesday, Block Club Chicago reports.

The new witbier centers around a mix of coconut and pineapple. Fans of Chance the Snapper can capture a pint of Humboldt Gator for just $6 starting on July 31. One dollar of each purchase goes to help West Town Bikes keep providing community classes for both adults and kids.

Before the errant alligator was removed from the Humboldt Park Lagoon, Revolution Brewing reached out to lay claim to the "Humboldt Gator" name in a Twitter thread with the Humboldt Park Gator himself.

Revolution Brewing staff told Block Club Chicago they wanted to capture both Chance's essence and "this very Chicago moment."

Since he was found in the Humboldt Park lagoon, Chance the Snapper (whose name was chosen by Chicagoans on social media) has been bombarded with his newfound popularity. The celebrity has brought him online interviews, bobble heads with his likeness, memorial Chance the Snapper tattoos, and even impostor gators.

The Chicago gatorwas retrieved from the lake by gator wrangler Frank Robb and taken to a sanctuary in Florida.

Patch reached out to Chance the Snapper's agent, Jon Torres (follow him @ParkGator on Twitter) and got the following quote from Chance:

"I may be in Florida, but have a beer for me. And then have another."

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