Reformation Brewery Announces Alani the Lighthearted Rosé Ale

Reformation Brewery in Woodstock, Georgia has announced a new beer that combines the elements of a Rosé wine and a delightfully tart sour beer. Alani the Lighthearted is a lightly tart, 4.7 percent hybrid ale with grape must, cranberry, apple and hibiscus, making for a complex and quaffable creation.

The beer will release on May 4 at the brewery's annual "May the Fourth be with Brew" Star Wars-themed celebration.

The full release from Reformation is below.

ATLANTA (Tuesday, April 24, 2018) – This May, Reformation Brewery welcomes Alani The Lighthearted, a Rosé Ale that brings wine and beer together for an intriguing, quirky result.

On Friday, May 4, Star Wars fans can celebrate a first taste of Alani The Lighthearted at featured locations throughout Georgia including the brewery’s Woodstock tasting room for the brewery’s annual “May the Fourth be with Brew” celebration. Attendees will compete in a Star Wars themed best-dressed competition, enjoy limited draft-only beers made for the occasion, and cast votes for the “Light Side or the Dark Side.”

Alani The Lighthearted (4.7% ABV) is a lightly tart, hybrid ale with grape must, cranberry, apple and hibiscus, as well as traditional pilsner malt. This refreshing, light bodied beer is perfect for the hot summer months and will be available on draft and in 12 oz. cans at the brewery and throughout Georgia.

“Alani The Lighthearted represents the spirit of ease and lightness, and brings laughter and light into the hearts of beer and wine lovers alike,” said Spencer Nix, CEO and founder of Reformation Brewery. “Whether it’s something we cultivate within, or keep close to us through friends and family, a carefree, quirky spirit and an easy laugh is something we can all savor in life.”

Striking artwork will adorn Alani the Lighthearted's craft can canvas.

Alani The Lighthearted will be launching with activations throughout metro Atlanta, see below for more details.

●        On Friday, May 4, Star Wars fans can celebrate a first taste of Alani The Lighthearted at Reformation’s annual May The 4th Be With Brew.

●        On Saturday, May 5, Reformation Brewery continues the Star Wars themed festivities starting at noon with family friendly activities, food trucks and a kid’s costume competition at 3 p.m. From 7 to 10 p.m. a Star Wars themed karaoke competition will be taking place at the brewery, hosted by Cherokee Music Center.

●        On Saturday, May 5, attendees of the Le Fête du Rosé festival located in Atlanta’s Fourth Ward Park can enjoy sample tastings of Alani The Lighthearted with admission.

●        On Saturday, May 12, beer lovers and their mothers can head to Reformation to say “aloha” to Alani during a special Luau Party featuring delicious beer-centric tiki-drinks. This early Mother’s Day celebration will have a variety of luau activities to enjoy including a hula hoop competition and a Hawaiian themed menu of barbecue. The first 100 customers will receive a free short pour and Hawaiian lei. The brewery is closed on Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13.

For more information about Alani The Lighthearted, visit www.reformationbrewery.com/alani.

About Reformation Brewery:

Reformation Brewery is a values-based company that seeks to reform beer culture and liberate beer from societal extremes. Established on October 2013, Reformation makes timeless, inspiring craft beer for the reformer in everyone. To learn more about Reformation Brewery, visit www.reformationbrewery.com or contact [email protected]. #setbeerfree. Twitter @reformationbrew | Instagram @reformationbrewery | Facebook /reformationbrewery.