KnuckleBonz & Calicraft Brewing Co announce AC/DC handcrafted beer

KnuckleBonz, Inc. and Calicraft Brewing Co. join forces to offer handcrafted beers tailored made for music superfans

KnuckleBonz and Calicraft Brewing Company announce its plans to launch a new music branded beverage line with two AC/DC officially licensed beers: AC/DC PWR UP Juicy IPA and AC/DC TNT Double IPA coming to select retail in late summer of 2021. This is the first in a series of AC/DC branded beers to be featured in this unique collaboration to bring quality beverages to the music superfan.

There will be a taproom release event in the San Francisco Bay Area the weekend of July 23-25, 2021, at the Calicraft headquarters/taproom located at 2700 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA.

Featured in a 16 oz collector’s edition AC/DC can, this sustainably and specially crafted beer will be available through the Reyes Distribution network that sells to retail partners such as Raley’s, WholeFoods and more. Availability is slated for mid-September 2021, in select retail outlets throughout CA and AZ. Online ordering will be available as individual states allow.

“We are beyond excited to be collaborating with Calicraft on a new line of craft beers for music superfans,” says Tony Simerman, CEO of KnuckleBonz, Inc. “Many of the bands we have worked with in the Rock Iconz and 3D Vinyl Series will be coming to the new beverage line. There’s not a better band than AC/DC to kick this off.”

Calicraft and KnuckleBonz, Inc. were both founded on values of creating true artistry through custom crafted product. This is a special joint effort to create a specialized beverage line for true music enthusiasts. Both companies are honored to have AC/DC participate as the craft beer to launch this line.

“Over the years, we’ve always stood for collaborations that go beyond beer. We value community and the arts. As music enthusiasts, we could not be more excited to work with our friends at KnuckleBonz and some of the most influential and groundbreaking musicians in history,” says Blaine Landberg, CEO of Calicraft Beverage Co. “Our collaboration is inspired by the band and is designed to be paired with their music. Great music and great beer – there is no better pairing!”

AC/DC PWR UP Juicy IPA is inspired by the band’s most recent album, PWR UP. The drink the brand’s modern take on a juicy/hazy IPA. Designed to be an all day session IPA – perfect for at the show or at the after party. Explosive hop flavors featuring tropical Australian grown Galaxy hops and juicy American Citra and Cascade – massive flavors of bright passionfruit, ripe peaches, and juicy mandarin. AC/DC PWR UP Juicy IPA combines new school vibes with old school cool.

AC/DC TNT Double IPA (8.2%) is a modern take on a classic style. Its blend of a mix of Australian Cascade, American Cascade, and Simcoe creates a big, bold 8.2% Double IPA. Flavors of fresh cut grapefruit, sweet mango, and fresh pine explode out of the glass. Inspired by the first international AC/DC album – AC/DC TNT Double IPA proves that classics never go out of style.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn

Buddy Iahn founded The Music Universe when he decided to juxtapose his love of web design and music. As a lifelong drummer, he decided to take a hiatus from playing music to report it. The website began as a fun project in 2013 to one of the top independent news sites. Email: info@themusicuniverse.com