Collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery 4.5% African Fonio Pale Ale 'Brewing for Impact' is the creation of Brooklyn Brewery's multi-award winning Brewmaster, Garrett Oliver, and comes as he celebrates his 30th anniversary with the brewery. It has been created with Fonio, an ancient grain that has thrived in West Africa for over 5,000 years due to its drought resistance and ability to grow in nutrient-poor soil without fertilizers and pesticides.