Stratford, CT – Over the past eight years Two Roads Brewing Company has grown to be a top 50 craft  beer producer in the United States. Today, the Company announces its next phase of craft innovation,  this time in the beyond-beer space, with the release of Daybreaker Vodka Cocktails, a new line of 7%  ABV Ready-to-Drink alcoholic beverages. These groundbreaking products combine vodka, sparkling  water and 100% real fruit juice to create an authentic, refreshing and bold cocktail in the convenience of  a 12oz can.  

The Innovation Team at Two Roads was dedicated to creating a beverage for consumers that didn’t just  mimic a cocktail through the use of artificial flavorings and sweeteners, but rather was an exact replica  of a bar-made cocktail in its own right. That meant utilizing real fruit juices. 

Master Brewer and Co-Founder, Phil Markowski noted, “When we set out to develop the Daybreaker  line of Vodka Cocktails we had the ambitious goal of replicating the character of a freshly mixed cocktail,  in a can. We wanted our products to taste like they were just handed to you by a professional  bartender. By sourcing the very best juices and utilizing our proprietary production methods we have  absolutely achieved that goal – a freshly made cocktail taste in a convenient, go-anywhere, 12oz can.” 

Two Roads looked to industry and consumer trends for flavor inspiration. Markowski went on to say,  “When deciding on what initial flavors to focus on we targeted a modern spin on some classic cocktails.  By choosing Blood Orange we strove to elevate the traditional Screwdriver. Our Meyer Lemonade has a  more refined, less intensely sour character compared to a hard lemonade. With Cranberry-Lime, 

inspired by the popular Cape Codder, we opted to use a blend of the Howe and the Early Black varieties  of cranberries coupled with the relative subtlety of the Key Lime.” 

Innovation has been an important area of focus for the Company over the past couple years. Its 2019 opening of the Area Two Experimental Brewing Innovation Hub has enabled them to craft everything  from wild sour beers, pastry-inspired stouts, barrel-aged hard seltzers and more. The epitome of this  innovation is realized in the Daybreaker Vodka Cocktail line. 

CEO Brad Hittle remarked, “Today’s craft beverage consumer demands not only excellent, high-quality  liquids but also innovation and authenticity. By veering away from the commonly used so-called  “natural flavorings”, our breakthrough recipes on Daybreaker use real fruit juice and deliver an  exceptional cocktail experience.” 

According to Director of Marketing, Collin Kennedy, it was the RTD factor that helped inspire the brand. “The Daybreaker name was born out of the desire to help consumers break from the mundane and  ordinary. We want to empower consumers to get out there and Seize the Day, whether that means a  beach outing with friends, hitting the golf course, or something as simple as a spontaneous happy hour,  Daybreaker is the perfect option.” 

Daybreaker Vodka Cocktails are shipping from Two Roads in mid-March. The brand comes in three  distinct flavors: Meyer Lemonade & Vodka, Blood Orange & Vodka and Cran-Lime & Vodka. The 7% ABV  products are available in 12oz 4-pack and will be made available anywhere Two Roads Brewing  Company products are sold. 

For more information or samples of Daybreaker Vodka Cocktails, please contact Director of Marketing,  Collin Kennedy at Collin.Kennedy@tworoadsbrewing.com or 203-218-9919. 

ABOUT TWO ROADS BREWING COMPANY 

Two Roads opened its doors in December 2012 having earlier acquired and renovated a 100-year-old  vacant, brick factory building in Stratford, CT. Its name and philosophy are inspired by the Robert Frost  Poem “The Road Not Taken”—a philosophy brought to life in the beers & beverages they create using  the highest quality brewing and packaging equipment. Since opening, Two Roads has grown to be a top  50 independent craft brand in the United States out of 8,500+ breweries. Two Roads has two tasting  rooms on its 10 acre campus including one at its Area 2 Innovation Center. For more information go to  www.tworoadsbrewing.com.