
Wright State, Southern Ohio Brewing partner for Rowdy Blonde Ale
11/6/2024 4:05:00 PM | General
DAYTON - Wright State Athletics and Southern Ohio Brewing are excited to announce a partnership to produce the first-ever Raider branded beer. Rowdy Blonde Ale will be available at Wright State sporting events, Southern Ohio Brewing and local restaurants with pouring rights.
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"We are extremely excited to announce this partnership with Southern Ohio Brewing. Southern Ohio Brewing is a natural fit for a branded beer collaboration," Wright State Director of Athletics Joylynn Brown said. "We're proud to partner with a Raider-owned, local brewery that will resonate with our fanbase."
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Officially licensed, the Rowdy Blonde Ale sports a design paying homage to Wright State University Athletics, incorporating the Raiders' current logo while also featuring the vintage Viking Raider logo.
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A staple of Beavercreek, Southern Ohio Brewing is owned by Wright State University graduate James Williams. Southern Ohio Brewing focuses on locally inspired and produced products with a strong commitment toward sustainability. For more on the Southern Ohio Brewing's story, click here.
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Rowdy Blonde Ale is a classic blonde ale designed to be enjoyed throughout the game but also a little Rowdy with character from hops from the Pacific Northwest, making it the perfect game day beer. A percentage of all sales go to the Raider Athletic Fund.
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Rowdy Blonde Ale will be available in the Nutter Center during all Wright State Basketball games. Wright State Athletics and Southern Ohio Brewing urge fans to drink responsibly.
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About Southern Ohio Brewing
Family owned and operated, Southern Ohio Brewing is a great place for getting together with family, friends or coworkers. The Brewery includes 12-14 rotating taps featuring a wide range of craft beer styles from the on-site brewhouse. Wine and house made hard seltzer are also available. Southern Ohio Brewing, located on the Creek Side Trail branch of the Miami Valley Trails bike trail, offers a great outdoor space including a covered beer garden and large lawn with Adirondack chairs.
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"We are extremely excited to announce this partnership with Southern Ohio Brewing. Southern Ohio Brewing is a natural fit for a branded beer collaboration," Wright State Director of Athletics Joylynn Brown said. "We're proud to partner with a Raider-owned, local brewery that will resonate with our fanbase."
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Officially licensed, the Rowdy Blonde Ale sports a design paying homage to Wright State University Athletics, incorporating the Raiders' current logo while also featuring the vintage Viking Raider logo.
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A staple of Beavercreek, Southern Ohio Brewing is owned by Wright State University graduate James Williams. Southern Ohio Brewing focuses on locally inspired and produced products with a strong commitment toward sustainability. For more on the Southern Ohio Brewing's story, click here.
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Rowdy Blonde Ale is a classic blonde ale designed to be enjoyed throughout the game but also a little Rowdy with character from hops from the Pacific Northwest, making it the perfect game day beer. A percentage of all sales go to the Raider Athletic Fund.
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Rowdy Blonde Ale will be available in the Nutter Center during all Wright State Basketball games. Wright State Athletics and Southern Ohio Brewing urge fans to drink responsibly.
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About Southern Ohio Brewing
Family owned and operated, Southern Ohio Brewing is a great place for getting together with family, friends or coworkers. The Brewery includes 12-14 rotating taps featuring a wide range of craft beer styles from the on-site brewhouse. Wine and house made hard seltzer are also available. Southern Ohio Brewing, located on the Creek Side Trail branch of the Miami Valley Trails bike trail, offers a great outdoor space including a covered beer garden and large lawn with Adirondack chairs.
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