What’s new with Coronado Brewing
Venerable San Diego brewing company adds to its offerings and core beer line-up
Today, award-winning San Diego craft brewery Coronado Brewing Company (CBC) announced several considerable product launches slated for early 2023. New offerings include a Japanese-style lager, larger package size for its acclaimed Salty Crew Blonde Ale, and a seasonal series of hazy IPAs.
NADO Japanese Lager
The brand’s newest major addition, NADO (pronounced NAH-doh) Japanese Lager, becomes the company’s newest lager to join its core portfolio. Brewed with jasmine rice and a touch of Hallertau Mittlefruh hops, NADO is an impeccably drinkable lager with a super-dry, crisp finish balanced by a subtle hop essence of yuzu and citrus. The beer will hit shelves January 6 at CBC’s three brick-and-mortar locations in Bay Park, Coronado and Imperial Beach, and will be available for purchase outside the brewery within the first quarter of 2023 in six-packs of 12-ounce cans.
Salty Crew Blonde Ale
In 2023, CBC’s crowd-favorite Salty Crew Blonde Ale will be available in 19.2-ounce cans. The new, larger format will be sold in convenience-store chains and larger venues like stadiums, arenas and concert halls. Launched in 2020 as a multi-year collaboration with San Diego lifestyle brand Salty Crew, the beer was named a winner at the Great American Beer Festival and quickly became a standout hit within CBC’s portfolio. Dubbed a “boat beer” for its versatile, refreshing taste enjoyed both day and night, sales of the brand have doubled over the first year of production.
“Adding the single-serve can give customers even more ways to enjoy Salty Crew,” says CBC Vice President of Sales David Schrieber. “This new size is going to make it easier to grab a beer on the go, whether you’re stocking up for a day out on the water or kicking back in the evening at a game or concert.”
Surf Break Series
Also launching this month is the brand’s all-new Surf Break Series, a seasonal rotation of small-batch, hazy IPAs featuring unique hop blends specifically selected for the series. Named after iconic surf breaks around the world, releases include Rocky Point (January through April), Cloudbreak (May through August) and Fossil Beach (September through December).
“The Surf Break series is all about creativity and innovation,” says CBC Head Brewer Chris Sartori. “It’s our chance to push the envelope with new brewing methods, experimental hops and unique recipes…and have some fun while we’re at it.”
This new series will be available in four-packs of 16-ounce cans at CBC’s three San Diego locations as well as retailers across the company’s markets.