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Celebrate Independence Day with the Red, White & Brewed!

The biggest celebration of summer is here, and we’ve got just what you need to make your July 4th festivities unforgettable. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ, watching fireworks from a rooftop or just kicking back with friends, we’ve got a selection of beverages (and the BBQ foods they pair well with) that are perfect for celebrating Independence Day!

Stone Enjoy By 7.04.24

Celebrate independence with Stone’s latest brewed-to-be-enjoyed-by IPA! This ultra-smooth double IPA is a fruitfully fresh variant, bursting with the vibrant flavors of natural tangerine and pineapple, perfect for maximizing your summer celebrations. Whether you crack open a can now or save it for the 4th of July, make sure to enjoy it before the fireworks fade. 

Pairs well with: grilled shrimp skewers, tropical fruit salads, spicy tacos and tangy BBQ chicken.

Pink Whitney Malt-Based

From the #1 flavored vodka brand, Pink Whitney introduces its first-ever malt-based offering! This pink lemonade-flavored malt beverage, with a perfect balance of sweetness and a clean, refreshing taste, is ideal for your Independence Day festivities. With an ABV of 5%, it’s the perfect drink to enjoy in the summer sun.

Pairs well with: grilled seafood, light summer salads, and fruity desserts.

Truly Unruly Variety Pack

Whoever said “nothing good happens after dark” clearly hasn’t tried Truly Unruly. With an amped-up 8% ABV and exciting flavors like Tropical Twist, Berry Blast, Citrus Crush and Strawberry Smash, this is the cooler cousin of everyone’s favorite hard seltzer. Perfect for turning up the fun to your Independence Day celebrations.

Pairs well with: spicy grilled wings, tangy BBQ ribs, fresh summer salads and festive fruit platters.

Truly Red, White & Tru Variety Pack

When the sun is shining, the flags are flying, and the beaches are open, it’s time to officially celebrate summer with the new limited-edition Truly Hard Seltzer Red, White & Tru Variety Pack. Named a Top Product of the Year for 2024 by USA Today, this pack features refreshing flavors like Cherry Pop, Blue Razz, Lemon Ice and the new Cotton Candy. It’s the perfect patriotic mix pack!

Pairs well with: grilled seafood, summer salads and festive desserts like berry shortcake. 

Twisted Tea Americana Party Pack

For the second year in a row, the Twisted Tea Party Pack gets an all-American makeover to celebrate the summer holidays. Featuring a red, white, and blue outer wrap and the limited-edition Rocket Pop flavor, joining Original, Half & Half and Peach, this is the perfect pack to enjoy in the sun all summer long. Embrace the patriotic spirit and elevate your Independence Day festivities with this festive and refreshing Party Pack.

Pairs well with: grilled hot dogs, juicy burgers, corn on the cob, and patriotic-themed desserts like red, white and blue fruit tarts.

Happy Thursday Spiked Refreshers

This year, July 4th falls on a Thursday — perfect for enjoying the Happy Thursday 2/12 Variety Pack. With delicious flavors Pineapple Starfruit, Black Cherry, Mango Passionfruit and Strawberry, these spiked refreshers are bubble-free and beautifully true-to-fruit. Each 4.4% ABV refresher has less than 10g of sugar and just 120-130 calories. Cheers to a Happy Thursday and an even happier Fourth of July!

Pairs well with: grilled seafood, light salads, or fresh fruit platters.

Smirnoff Ice Red, White & Berry

Kick off your Independence Day festivities with Smirnoff Ice Red, White & Berry! Available in Original, Zero Sugar and SMASH, this summer staple is infused with cherry, citrus and blue raspberry flavors.

Pairs well with: classic BBQ fare, fresh fruit salads, or festive desserts to make your holiday unforgettable

21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon

It’s watermelon season, and there’s no better way to honor the 4th of July than with 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon. This American wheat beer, brewed with natural watermelon, is crisp, slightly sweet, and refreshingly perfect for summer. Enjoy the taste of summer in a can!

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, fresh salads, or a classic BBQ spread.

Not Your Father’s Root Beer

A flavorful malt beverage just like you remember it, Not Your Father’s Root Beer, offers an unrivaled evolution of American root beer in taste and color. With an ABV of 5.9%, you can certainly enjoy a few this Independence Day.

Pairs well with: BBQ ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, and classic apple pie

Not Your Father’s Hard Soda Pop Variety Pack

Inspired by classic soda flavors, Not Your Father’s Hard Soda Pop offers prominent flavor, crisp refreshment and authentic taste with a twist. This variety pack includes: Lemon-Lime, Cola, Cherry Cola and Strawberry Vanilla flavors, perfect for adding a fun twist to your Independence Day celebration.

Pairs well with: grilled burgers, hot dogs, and festive fruit salads.

Wawa Welcome America Festival

Wawa Welcome America is Philadelphia’s premier July 4th festival and the largest celebration of its kind in the U.S.! Now through July 4th, enjoy all sorts of free experiences like concerts, museum access, and Wawa Hoagie Day, honoring local heroes on 6/27 by serving 25,000 free shorti hoagies at noon!

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