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10 Barrel Expands Salty Sips RTD Portfolio with New Blackberry Refresher

Tilray’s 10 Barrel Brewing Expands Salty Sips RTD Cocktail Line with New Blackberry Refresher

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Tilray Brands’ 10 Barrel Brewing introduces the Salty Sips Blackberry Refresher, a low-sugar, vodka-based ready-to-drink cocktail featuring real blackberry juice and sea salt. Following the successful launch of the Watermelon Refresher, this new flavor aims to cater to consumers seeking flavorful, balanced, and easy-drinking options. Initially available in the Pacific Northwest, distribution plans include expansion across additional western US markets.

10 Barrel Expands Salty Sips RTD Portfolio with New Blackberry Refresher
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Key Points

  • 10 Barrel Brewing, under Tilray Brands, expands its Salty Sips RTD cocktail line with a new Blackberry Refresher flavor.
  • The product emphasizes low sugar, 5.0% ABV, real fruit juice, and a balanced flavor profile aimed at health-conscious and lifestyle-oriented consumers.
  • Initial regional rollout in the Pacific Northwest with plans for broader western US market distribution.


“The combination of real blackberry juice, vodka, and a pinch of sea salt creates a low-sugar, balanced cocktail that's easy to enjoy whether you're on the…”
“The launch of Salty Sips Watermelon Refresher in the spring was such a hit with our fans that we were pumped to extend the product line with Blackberry…”
“The combination of real blackberry juice, vodka, and a pinch of sea salt creates a low-sugar, balanced cocktail that's easy to enjoy whether you're on the…”
“The launch of Salty Sips Watermelon Refresher in the spring was such a hit with our fans that we were pumped to extend the product line with Blackberry…”
“The combination of real blackberry juice, vodka, and a pinch of sea salt creates a low-sugar, balanced cocktail that's easy to enjoy whether you're on the…”

BEND, Ore., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 10 Barrel Brewing, the Bend-born craft beer brand known for bold beers, big personality, and bringing people together for a good time, by Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), is excited to announce the launch of Salty Sips Blackberry Refresher, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of the Salty Sips ready-to-drink cocktails line.

Built for those looking for refreshing flavor without the heavy sweetness, Salty Sips Blackberry Refresher blends vodka, real fruit juice, a hint of mint and a pinch of sea salt into an easy-drinking, low sugar cocktail that's crisp, balanced, and straight-up crushable. Crafted at 5.0% ABV, the new flavor delivers refreshing blackberry character and bright fruit notes, making it the perfect companion for warm afternoons, backyard hangs, river floats, and wherever the day takes you.


Inspired by the simple pleasure of fresh fruit and the refreshing kick of a lightly salted snack on a summer day, Blackberry Refresher continues the Salty Sips philosophy of delivering bold flavor with less sugar and an approachable ABV. Made with real fruit juice and a pinch of sea salt, the cocktail offers a clean, refreshing finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.

"The launch of Salty Sips Watermelon Refresher in the spring was such a hit with our fans that we were pumped to extend the product line with Blackberry Refresher, a product that feels both refreshing and flavorful without weighing you down," said Moo Eakin, Senior Brand Manager at 10 Barrel Brewing Co. "The combination of real blackberry juice, vodka, and a pinch of sea salt creates a low-sugar, balanced cocktail that's easy to enjoy whether you're on the mountain, at the lake, or hanging with friends."

The second member to the Salty Sips lineup follows the successful launch of Watermelon Refresher and builds the foundations of a portfolio of innovative cocktails designed for consumers seeking flavor-forward, easy-drinking options that fit today's evolving lifestyles. With just 5.0% ABV and low sugar, Salty Sips Blackberry Refresher delivers a modern take on refreshment without sacrificing taste.

Salty Sips Blackberry Refresher is now available in convenient 4-packs in select markets across the Pacific Northwest, with expanded distribution planned in additional western U.S. markets.

For more information, visit 10 Barrel Brewing.

About 10 Barrel Brewing Co.

10 Barrel Brewing Company is a craft brewery based in Bend, Oregon, featuring innovative beers brewed locally at each of its four brewpub locations in Bend, Portland, and Boise. 10 Barrel has one simple mindset: Brew beer, drink beer, and have fun doing it. For more information, visit 10 Barrel Brewing and follow @10barrelbrewing on social.

About Tilray Brands

Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods and craft beverages. 

For more information on how we are elevating lives through moments of connection, visit Tilray.com and follow @Tilray on all social platforms. 

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Risks

  • Market acceptance may vary beyond initial launch regions, impacting sales growth and revenue.
  • Competition in the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail sector remains intense, potentially limiting market share gains.
  • Regulatory changes affecting alcoholic beverages or cannabis-related companies could adversely impact operations and strategy.

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