Help Rebuild Monte Cara Brew After the Storm

Location: Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde Islands West Africa

Organizer: Aristides Silva & the Monte Cara Brew Team

On August 11–12, 2025, São Vicente was struck by a catastrophic storm — Tropical Storm Erin — that brought 192.3 mm of rain (7.57 Inches Of Water) in just 5 hours, more than our island usually sees in a whole year. Flash floods tore through homes, businesses, and lives.

Monte Cara Brew, our beloved craft brewery and soon to be a community gathering place, was devastated. We lost and damaged a lot of brewery items and equipment’s.

What We Lost

• Fermentation tanks (damaged) and brewing equipment

• Cleaning, brewing items, and serving supplies

• Electrical systems, refrigeration, and fixtures

• Furniture and the warm, welcoming space where our community gathered

Why Monte Cara Brew Matters

Monte Cara Brew is more than beer. It’s Morabeza — the Cape Verdean spirit of warmth, welcome, and resilience.

It’s going to where locals and visitors share music, culture, and friendship. Where we are going to celebrate our island’s unique flavors, support local artists, and work alongside other small businesses to keep our community vibrant.

Our Goal

We need $25,000 to:

• Replace essential brewing equipment

• Restore our production space

• Support our staff during recovery

• Rebuild stronger, more sustainable, and storm-resilient

How You Can Help

1. Donate — Any amount brings us closer to reopening our doors.

2. Share — Spread our campaign to friends, family, and your networks.

3. Stand with São Vicente — Your support helps our island recover, one small business at a time.

From the Heart

We’ve always been proud to brew beer with passion, culture, and community in every glass. Now, we’re asking for your help so we can pour again very soon — not just beer, but hope.

Donate now and help us bring Monte Cara Brew back to life.