The campaign includes limited-edition patriotic packaging, the official beer-drinking anthem of the summer, an Utz Cheese Ball challenge and a giveaway with Gennings Dunker and the Museum of American Speed
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garage Beer — The crisp, uncomplicated Beer Flavored Beer™ is celebrating the arrival of summer by launching a season-long "American Summer" campaign featuring music, giveaways, limited-edition packaging and a partnership with Utz® Cheese Balls. To capture the epicness of Garage Beer's American Summer, we must set the scene.
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