ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beverage Industry Magazine, a leading publication reporting on the innovations and advancements in the beverage industry, has named Fairport Brewing Company’s Crown Jewel BuchaBeer as one of five brands to receive "Innovation of the Year" for 2018. This low calorie, low carb malt beverage combines Belgian wheat-based beer containing hints of citrus and peach with a proprietary, probiotic-powered kombucha fermented tea blend.
“We are very excited to have earned this recognition from one of the industry thought leaders,” said Tim Garman, Founder and CEO of Fairport Brewing Company. "This beer is different than anything else on the market today. It combines the taste profiles of two very popular beverage products – fermented tea and craft beer – to create a one of a kind brew that’s loaded with healthy ingredients.”
With only 86 calories, 5.6g carbs, 4.1% ABV and over 1000% of your daily recommended value of vitamin B12, Crown Jewel BuchaBeer just might be one of the healthiest craft beers available.
Each year, Beverage Industry Magazine publishes a list of five brands that they think are driving innovation and getting consumers to "drink outside the box." Other recipients of the 2018 award were Nitro Cold-Brew Coffee and H2OPS Sparkling Top Water.
Fairport Brewing Company came up with the idea for the Crown Jewel BuchaBeer as a solution for patrons asking for a lighter craft brew option at its taproom located in the village of Fairport, just outside of Rochester, New York. Fairport Brewing was already a recognized leader in the development and production of their own Kombucha brand – called Timbucha Kombucha – so the company decided to start experimenting with a kombucha-craft beer mash up.
"We think we got a real winner on our hands. Craft-brew lovers are raving about this healthier, lighter option,” Garman added.
Crown Jewel BuchaBeer is named in honor of the company's hometown of Fairport, NY. Fairport has received historical designation as the "Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal." Crown Jewel BuchaBeer joins Fairport Brewing's lineup of more than 50 craft beer and kombucha beverages.
For more information, or for retailers and beverage distributors interested in stocking the new Crown Jewel BuchaBeer, contact Tim Garman at 585.704.5050 or by email at tim@fairportbrewing.com.
About Fairport Brewing Company
Founded in 2010, Fairport Brewing Company is a New York State Farm Brewery located in Fairport, NY, that proudly offers an artisan, hand-crafted approach to brewing the highest quality beer using only the best ingredients. Their brews honor the heritage and pride of their hometown, Fairport, NY. For more information, please visit www.fairportbrewing.com.
About Fairport Beverage Company and Timbucha Kombucha
Spun off from Fairport Brewing Company in 2017, Fairport Beverage Company produces Timbucha Kombucha, one of the fastest growing newcomers in the kombucha market. For more information, please visit www.timbucha.com.
For More Information, Contact:
Tim Garman, Founder
Fairport Brewing Company
585.704.5050
tim@fairportbrewing.com
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