Wicked Weed Brewing is expanding its innovation portfolio with the debut of Vicious Nectar, a fruit-forward beer designed to deliver vibrant flavor and elevated refreshment, the company says.

With Vicious Nectar, Wicked Weed introduces a new lane within craft beer that bridges the gap between more classic craft beer styles and the booming flavor-forward beverage segments, it says. Vicious Nectar delivers full, expressive flavor while maintaining the quality standards associated with Wicked Weed’s award-winning brewing team, it adds.

“Wicked Weed has always pushed boundaries,” said Ryan Guthy, co-founder of Wicked Weed Brewing, in a statement. “Vicious Nectar represents our next evolution in offering an elevated drinking experience built for consumers who want something vibrant and flavor-driven.”

Launching first in Watermelon, Vicious Nectar offers a smooth, juicy and balanced fruit profile with a clean finish. Additional flavors already are in development and are slated to roll out later in 2026, it notes.

At 9.1% ABV, Vicious Nectar is packaged in 19.2-ounce single-cans and 12-ounce six-packs, available in

North Carolina and South Carolina (plus in select markets throughout Coastal Georgia). The regional rollout allows the brewery to connect with local consumers first, with plans to expand into additional East Coast markets and eventually gain nationwide distribution, the company says.

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