Athletic Brewing Co., Vans Warped Tour collab for Side Stage
Limited-edition brew celebrates festival's 30th anniversary

After a six-year hiatus, the iconic Vans Warped Tour has returned for its 30th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, Warped Tour collaborated with Athletic Brewing Co. for a non-alcohol brew: Side Stage.
The bright, hoppy Pale is made with orange peel for a satisfying twist of citrus and floral notes and is crafted for fans who still know every lyric but prefer mornings without the hangover, the brewery says. Side Stage captures the energy, magic and community of the legendary festival that built a scene bigger than music, it adds.
“Our collaboration with the Vans Warped Tour is another exciting step in bringing Athletic to the heart of live music and celebrating moments of enjoyment,” said Andrew Katz, chief marketing officer at Athletic, in a statement. “Warped has long been a cultural touchstone for millions of fans — a celebration of independence, community and the unapologetic energy that defined a generation. Whether you’re going hard in the pit or headbanging at a house party, Side Stage delivers full flavor and zero hangover.”
The limited-edition brew will be sold online at AthleticBrewing.com and available at the Vans Warped Tour stop in Orlando on Nov. 15-16, where Athletic will serve as the event’s Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Sponsor.
“Warped has always been about giving fans a judgement-free place to belong with non-stop music and great people,” said Kevin Lyman, founder of Vans Warped Tour, in a statement. “Side Stage keeps that spirit alive, letting fans enjoy the show their way and showing that the fun comes from the music and community, not a buzz.”
This collaboration builds on Athletic’s growing presence in the live music scene, emphasizing the brewery’s mission to revolutionize how modern adults drink by offering inclusive options for every fan, lifestyle and occasion, it notes.
Each 12-ounce can of Side Stage is less than 0.5% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) and contains 60 calories, 14 grams of carbs, zero grams of protein and zero grams of fat.
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