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SweetWater Brewing Doubles Down on ‘Gummies’

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ATLANTA, Georgia— SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced the release of two bold additions to the SweetWater Gummies line of brews, its latest run on fruit-flavored, high-alcohol beers. Prepare to ditch the winter blues with Sour Watermelon India Pale Ale (IPA) and Cherry Limeaid IPA, which are both brewed with real fruit and clock in at 9.5% alcohol-by-volume (ABV).

SweetWater’s progressive brews push the boundaries of flavor with Sour Watermelon IPA features a watermelon candy aroma, a crisp fruity body with a hint of tartness, and a slightly sweet finish. Cherry Limeaid IPA leads with a lime-forward profile, a subtle maraschino cherry aroma, a sweet citrus body, and a hint of candy cherry flavor with a clean, sweet finish.

“As a brewery that thrives on fresh ideas and flavor exploration, we are excited to introduce Sour Watermelon and Cherry Limeaid to our SweetWater Gummies lineup, which we’ve crafted to satisfy the strong demand for full-flavored, high-ABV beers,” said Ty Gilmore, President of U.S. Beers for SweetWater Brewing Company. “Gummies are easy to drink and are perfect to kick start the night, whether you’re throwing a house party, watching the game, or drinking with a few friends.”

Sour Watermelon IPA and Cherry Limeaid IPA are now available nationally in major retailers in the new Gummies Variety twelve-pack, which also includes the original Gummies Fruit Punch IPA and Tropical IPA. To find Gummies in a store near you, please visit SweetWater’s beer finder.

About SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater Brewing Company, the largest craft brewer in the southeast, is an award-winning brewery known for its stash of heady brews including the original 420 Extra Pale Ale and loads of IPAs. Sweetwater’s craft beers and ready-to-drink cocktails are available coast to coast and in more states than ever before. Inspired by the outdoors, SweetWater is a passionate advocate for healthy waterways and conservation initiatives. Through its annual Save Our Water campaign, SweetWater continues to raise funds to support nonprofit organizations fighting for clean water and habitat conservation, including the Waterkeeper Alliance, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and Trout Unlimited.

SweetWater Brewery is a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life.

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Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases “Black Light Ale”

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BOONVILLE, California— At Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC), we decided our New Year’s resolution was to have our cake and eat it too. By “cake” we mean “beer,” and by “eat” we mean “drink a tasty, full-flavored, craft beer.” Never shy, Barkley, our antlered bear, chimed in as well, insisting it had to fit in with some of his resolutions too. It had to be under 100 calories (he’s watching his figure), under 4% ABV (he’s doing damp January and he also likes to have more than one) and it had to be fun (he IS an antlered bear after all).

Thankfully, brewmaster Fal Allen had a solution at hand: a magical unicorn of a beer we have dubbed “Black Light” – a dark and delicious craft beer with only 95 calories and 7 carbs at 3.8% ABV. The multiverse will never be the same.

You may think to yourself, nay, this cannot be, but Black Light has Barkley’s official seal of approval and you would be surprised how skeptical antlered bears can be. Black Light has also been winning awards in blind tastings – including a recent Silver medal at the Brussels Beer Challenge. So we got busy making more of it to get it to you for the New Year.

“We’re overjoyed with this conundrum of a beer,” said Anderson Valley President and CEO Kevin McGee. “This beer shouldn’t taste as good as it does, but here it is. No corners were cut to bring you an actual light beer that still has full craft beer-flavored-beer flavor. It’s a legitimately amazing thing.”

So don’t be blinded by the “light”, this is a delicious craft beer, through and through.

ABV: 3.8% | IBU: 18 | Cals: 95 | Carbs 7

Flavor Profile
Roasted malt, dark rye bread with nut

Ingredients
Hops: Northern Brewer
Malts: Pale Two-Row, Chocolate, Midnight Wheat, Black Rice
Yeast: House

Black Light is now available nationwide. Find it near you at avbc.com/find-our-beer.

About Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Founded in 1987, Anderson Valley Brewing Company brews hand-crafted, authentic beers with balance, complexity, and an unwavering commitment to sustainably producing world-class beer. As the World’s First Solar Powered Brewery, AVBC leads the craft beer industry as pioneers in responsible brewing and innovators in environmental sustainability practices. Anderson Valley Brewing Company beer is available in 40 states and at its taproom in Boonville, California.

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Rupee Beer Now Available Online in 45 States

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BOSTON, Massachusetts— Named Best Beer for World Food, Rupee is an Indian inspired-brand crafted by a world-renowned master beer brewer & Indian chef.

Rupee focuses on the way their beers are brewed, and how consumers of the beer feel when pairing beer and global flavors. Rupee’s award-winning recipes have been featured in numerous global media outlets, and are available at select chains such as Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Total Wine, Wegmans and numerous Indian and international restaurants.

With a retail presence in 14 sates across the east coast already established, Rupee is excited to announce all three of their award winning beers are now available for direct to consumer delivery across 45 states.

You can now get Rupee directly delivered to your door across 45 states including: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MT, ME, MO, MI, NE, NC, ND, NH, NM, NY, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA (not all zip codes eligible)

“We are excited to now provide an even larger footprint of how consumers experience Rupee across more states with our new DTC site via our website” -Van & Sumit Sharma

About Rupee Beer

Brothers Van & Sumit Sharma, sons of Indian restaurateurs in the business internationally for over 50 years, found themselves continually frustrated they could not find any Indian beer in Maine – the least diverse state in America where their family immigrated to from the United Kingdom & Germany in the early 90’s.

They decided to not only create their own beer, but set out to game change the food & beverage industry in a bold and diverse way. The Sharma brothers strategically partnered with global craft brewing legend Alan Pugsley, 40+ year master beer brewer, lover of Indian food as a British expat, and creator of over 100+ global beer brands, to create Rupee Beer and re-write everything society understands about craft beer as it relates to spicy world cuisine.

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Sun King Brewery Launches Indianapolis Brewing Company Lager

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana— Sun King Brewery, Indiana’s most awarded and best-selling local beer, proudly announces the launch of Indianapolis Brewing Company Lager, a premium American lager that pays homage to the rich brewing tradition of the Hoosier state.

Founded in 1887 by the merger of three well-established brewing companies – C. Maus Brewery, CF Schmidt Brewing Co, and P. Lieber Brewing Company – the Indianapolis Brewing Company quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the 10 largest breweries in America around the turn of the century. Their beers earned widespread acclaim, winning a gold medal at the Paris Exposition of 1900 and the grand prize gold medal at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.

Despite the challenges of Prohibition, the Indianapolis Brewing Company persevered by developing a non-alcoholic product base, producing legal medicinal tonics, sodas, and malt extracts. After the repeal of Prohibition, the company resumed brewing its famous beer, only to face a decline and eventual closure in 1948 due to legal troubles.

Fast forward to July 2009, when Sun King Brewing Company reignited the brewing flame in Indianapolis, becoming the first full-scale production brewery in the city since the closure of the original Indianapolis Brewing Company. Sun King has since grown to become Indiana’s foremost local beer, earning widespread acclaim and garnering dozens of national and international awards.

With a deep respect for the brewing legacy of the Hoosier state, Sun King Brewery is proud to introduce Indianapolis Brewing Company Lager. This all-malt, premium American lager seeks to revive the vibrant legacy of its iconic predecessor and bring a legendary beer brand to a new generation of beer enthusiasts.

IBC (Indianapolis Brewing Co) Lager is meticulously crafted and comes in convenient 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, making it the perfect choice for beer lovers seeking a taste of Indiana’s brewing tradition. Consumers are encouraged to ask for Indianapolis Brewing Company Lager at their local retailers.

About Sun King Brewery

Sun King Brewing Company is an Independently owned Indiana Brewery. Conceived by two professional brewers and started with the help of family and friends, Sun King rolled out their first keg of beer in July of 2009. Over the years, Sun King has grown to become one of Indiana’s best-selling and most award-winning breweries. With seven locations across Indiana and a Brewery/Tap Room in Sarasota, Florida, Sun King is currently available on tap and in cans throughout Indiana, Illinois, western Ohio, and Florida.

Sun King’s brewers hand craft core, seasonal and specialty beers that have been rewarded with dozens of medals at the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, Festival of Barrel Aged Beers, and the Indiana Brewers Cup competitions.

Sun King takes great pride in partnering with hundreds of community organizations throughout the places where our beer is sold to help them raise awareness and funds for great causes. Each year Sun King helps these organizations raise over a million dollars through our community give-backs, gift baskets, and beer donations.

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StormBreaker Brewing Releases New Mexican Dark Lager, Permission To Land

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PORTLAND, Oregon— StormBreaker Brewing, the award-winning Portland, OR brewery, has announced a new Mexican Dark Lager called Permission To Land to kick off the new year.

Permission to Land builds off of the success the brewery has seen the past several years with releasing dark beers in the early part of the year.

“It’s definitely the season for people to gravitate towards darker beers,” commented Rob Lutz, StormBreaker Brewing’s brewmaster and co-owner. “Like a lot of breweries, we see more demand for darker beers at this time every year, because the weather and general mood calls for them. But we wanted to give the option for those customers to get the dark beer experience with a lighter body – which for a lot of people is a big selling point after an indulgent holiday stretch.”

Permission To Land carries a 4.8% ABV and 14 IBUs, making it light and easy to drink despite its darker appearance. StormBreaker utilized Czech Saaz, New Zealand Motueka, and Hallertau Mittelfruh hops in producing the beer. The mix of ingredients allows for the lower-ABV dark beer to carry the flavor and expectations of a rich ‘winter’ beer with the drinkability of something you may drink just as easily at the beach in July.

“We used Vienna and Munich malts to provide a really rich malt character,” explained Lutz. “The final product is a nicely balanced beer with a touch of roasty goodness that is incredibly easy to drink.”

Permission To Land will be available on draft and in cans to-go at all StormBreaker locations: Mississippi Ave., St. John’s, and the Beer Cart at The Yard in Montavilla.

About StormBreaker Brewing

StormBreaker Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery co-founded in Portland, Oregon by Dan Malech and Rob Lutz in 2014. The brewery focuses on a wide range of craft beer and specialty craft cocktails and mocktails in two distinct locations, and strives to constantly produce innovative and high quality offerings. And don’t forget about the StormerBreaker Beer Cart located inside The Yard at Montavilla at NE 82nd and Davis, serving up beer, wine, cider and cocktails available onsite or to go.

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Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery to Release Girl Scout-Inspired Beers

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MORRISVILLE, Pennsylvania – Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery, the Bucks County cat-themed brewery will release their Girl Scout inspired beers, The Adventures in Scouting, on January 18th, starting at noon. The Adventures in Scouting beers include Cinnamon Roll Winter Warmer, Lemon Sour Ale, Chocolate Stout with Caramel & Toasted Coconut, and Peanut Butter Brown Ale.

Customers can expect samples of all four beers, as well as an appearance from Girl Scout Troop #2888 who will be on site selling cookies. Additional options include the opportunity to purchase the limited-edition four pack of beer and 4 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for $50. Sales of the beers and cookies will be available while supplies last.

Customers who wish to pre-order the beer ahead of its release can visit shop.bitchinkitten.com/product/adventures-in-scouting-gift-pack-pre-order/.

“This has just been a terrific opportunity for BKB to partner with our local Girl Scout troop and give back to our community.” said Michael Crosson, owner of Bitchin’ Kitten. “We love to work with organizations in the area to help them in anyway we can.”

Inspired by a very unfriendly cat named Shadow, owners Brigitte and Michael Crosson took their passion for beer and cats to the next level and opened the doors to the brewery in October 2021. Since then, Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery has quickly risen as one of the top breweries in Pennsylvania scoring recognition with The Best Sour Ale in PA as voted by over 1 million readers of the Breweries in PA website. Bitchin’ Kitten was also chosen as one of the top 3 Best Taprooms and Best Brewery Food in PA, as well as being recognized as one of the Best In Bucks breweries and rank as the top eatery in Morrisville according to Yelp.

About Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery

Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery is located at 58B East Bridge Street, Morrisville. The Brewery is open Wednesday and Thursday from noon until 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon until 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 8 p.m.

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Boulevard Brewing Co. Adds Two New Options to Its Lineup of Non-Alcoholic Offerings

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Boulevard Brewing Company is expanding its lineup of non-alcoholic offerings with the addition of two new products just in time for dry January. Kansas City’s hometown brewery introduced its first offering in the space in 2021 with the release of Flying Start Non-Alcoholic IPA. As the demand for options has continued to rise in the craft beer industry, Boulevard is excited to add both Non-Alcoholic Wheat with Lemon and Quirk Non-Alcoholic Superfruit Seltzer in 2024.

“There has been a significant shift in drinking culture over the years, which has resulted in a growing demand for non-alcoholic options,” said Bobby Dykstra, executive vice president of sales & marketing for Duvel USA. “We aim to provide a diverse range of craft offerings that provide a rich and satisfying experience, appealing to all occasions and lifestyles.”

Flying Start has received several industry accolades since launching as a year-round offering. Boulevard took home Silver in the IPA Alcohol-Free/Low category at the Brussels Beer Challenge in 2022 and more recently received Silver in the non-alcoholic category at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in 2023 and Gold in the non-alcoholic category at the Beverage Institute Ratings World Beer Championship in 2023.

Building off the success of Flying Start, Boulevard recently released Non-Alcoholic Wheat with Lemon. Unfiltered Wheat has been Boulevard’s most popular beer for more than three decades and with many consumers’ preferences shifting toward non-alcoholic options, the brewery has taken the Midwest favorite and reimagined it with less than .5% ABV, and a flavorful infusion of lemon. This new brew is now available year-round in six-packs of 12-oz. cans.

In addition to Boulevard’s beer offerings, its Quirk Hard Seltzer line has quickly become the top-selling seltzer in the Kansas City market and nearly one-third of the brewery’s overall sales. In the spirit of giving consumers a variety of options for all occasions, Quirk is also launching its first non-alcoholic seltzer. Supercharged with the superfruit flavors of yellow papaya and acai berry juices, Quirk Non-Alcoholic Superfruit Seltzer brings the award-winning flavor of Quirk to all occasions and lifestyles. At just 25 calories, five grams of carbohydrate and less than one gram of sugar, this new flavor is no different from all other Quirk seltzers being made with real fruit juice and ingredient-driven flavor combinations. This new limited release is available now in six-packs of 12-oz. cans.

Whether you’re aiming to start new personal goals in the new year or simply looking for alternative options to mix into your beverage routine, each of these non-alcoholic offerings will allow you to indulge without sacrificing the flavor of your favorite hometown beverages.

About Boulevard Brewing Company

Boulevard Brewing Company is the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. Their beers are available in 47 states and 11 countries.

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Badger State & Toppling Goliath Create Cross-Boarder Collab Beer With “Tundra Conundrum”

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GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – Wisconsin-based Badger State Brewing and Iowa-based Toppling Goliath Brewing have teamed up for a limited release beer dubbed “Tundra Conundrum”; a Hazy IPA brewed with HBC 1019 experimental hops. This beer was release in 4-packs of 16oz cans and distributed through the major markets of Wisconsin. The beer blends a light malt base with heavy juice-forward fruit hop components that HBC 1019 lends. The beer celebrates the border that Wisconsin and Iowa share, as well as embodies the hardworking attitude the Midwest is known for.

Tundra Conundrum is a delicate yet potent Hazy IPA. Something both breweries hope to embody more of within their hoppy beer portfolios as the style continues to evolve and change. The beer can be found in the Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison areas wherever Toppling Goliath and Badger State beers are sold, however it is limited in quantity.

About Badger State Brewing

Badger State was the first ever brewery to open in the Lambeau Field “Stadium District”, back in early 2013. Following in the footsteps of many breweries that started out as a home brew operations such as New Glarus, Sierra Nevada, Dogfish Head, and many more – we grew into a destination brewery, Tap Room, Beer Garden, and industrial Event Hall nestled right in the heart of Green Bay, WI.

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Belching Beaver Celebrates the Return of The Parker 400 With Custom-Branded Beer

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SAN DIEGO, California – The Parker 400 is proud to announce its new custom branded beer with Southern California’s independent brewing powerhouse Belching Beaver. Known for its Peanut Butter Milk Stout and Deftones Phantom Bride IPA, Belching Beaver will serve as the “Official Craft Beer of The Parker 400” and will be offering a custom branded limited “Parker 400” beer available onsite at The Parker 400 on January 11th during The Parker 400 Off-Road festival downtown Parker, AZ all day as well as select stores in the Parker Area. The collectible can features custom vintage-style artwork as an homage to The Parker 400’s fifty years of off-road racing history.

“Belching Beaver is a part of off-road culture now that they have created a custom beer for The Mint 400 and California 300, and now the Parker 400. This is the perfect beer to celebrate the 50th anniversary with! The best beer in your life is the one you have after crossing the finish line at an off-road race! It’s part of our culture, for the past 50+ years, it has been a tradition at most off-road races. Now we have official Parker 400 finish-line beers! Together with Tom Vogel, one of the founders and avid off-road enthusiast, we chose Beav Light because it is a crisp, clean, and refreshing lager made from the finest ingredients that you can drink all day on the river or in the dirt. We will be handing these to the finishers as they cross the line!” stated Unlimited Off-Road Racing CEO Matt Martelli.

“I have a house on the river and love coming and off-roading here. We know there are a lot of craft beer enthusiasts who off-road and just want good quality American beer. We have a variety of styles of beer from lighter lagers and seltzers to our IPAs and Stouts, there is something for everyone. Honestly, I am just excited to get my UTV out and be able to check out the course during the Poker Run. Looking forward to seeing everybody out there having a good time!” commented Belching Beaver founder and CEO Tom Vogel.

About The Parker 400

The Parker 400, is a celebrated titan in off-road racing, known for its demanding Arizona landscape and storied tradition. Hosting over 40,000 fans and more than 300 competing teams from around the globe each January, it’s a highlight of the off-road racing calendar. This historic event, which is part of the Unlimited Off-Road Racing schedule, begins with a captivating vehicle showcase in downtown Parker, setting the stage for two days of high-octane racing over a challenging 400-mile course. The Parker 400 is more than a race; it’s a festival that embodies the off-road spirit, featuring live entertainment and fan activities. With live streaming that reaches over half a million viewers worldwide, the event offers an unparalleled spectacle of endurance and skill, cementing its status as a must-attend event for off-road aficionados. Under the guidance of the Martelli Brothers, the Parker 400 continues to honor the legacy of off-road racing, celebrating the rugged beauty of the Arizona desert and the tenacity of racers who tackle its terrain.

About Belching Beaver Brewery

Launched in 2012, Belching Beaver Brewery evolved from a desire to make great beer and have a ‘Dam Good Time’ doing it. The award-winning craft beer company is focused on two things: First, have a brand that offers quality craft beer, while also being whimsical and fun to inspire good times. Each Belching Beaver beer release carries its own individual style and personality. Second, make beer for everyone and all palates. From easy-drinking Blondes, Triple IPAs, Milk Stouts, Imperial Stouts as well as sours and barrel-aged beers, Belching Beaver Brewery has it!

About UNLTD Off-Road Racing

The Unlimited Off-Road Racing league was formed by The Martelli Brothers in 2023 after more than a decade of successful desert off-road race promotion, including The Mint 400, The UTV World Championship and The California 300. The league was formed to promote the sport of desert off-road racing, the off-road industry, and to expand the reach of off-road companies beyond the industry and into the homes of every off-road race fan, globally. Key attributes of the newly formed league include large racer car counts, competitive and challenging race courses, safe and family-friendly spectating areas, multiple days of racing and off-road festivities all located near major cities and markets that positively affect the off-road industry. The Martelli Brothers, owners of the motorsports powerhouse production group Mad Media have made it their mission to grow the league into a four race series that showcases the best off-road racers on the best courses in North America.

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