Press Releases May 11, 2026 09:15 AM

The Boston Beer Company Lights Up Ready-To-Drink Market with All-New 15% Alc. LYTT® Electric Coolers™

Boston Beer Company Launches Innovative High-Alcohol, Ready-To-Drink LYTT® Electric Coolers in Unique Lightbulb Packaging

By Ajmal Hussain SAM

The Boston Beer Company introduces LYTT® Electric Coolers, a new line of single-serve, 15% alcohol-by-volume ready-to-drink beverages packaged in patent-pending, glow-in-the-dark lightbulb-shaped containers. Launching in select U.S. markets in mid-2026, this product aims to capture a share of the growing high-alcohol ready-to-drink market with recyclable packaging emphasizing sustainability.

The Boston Beer Company Lights Up Ready-To-Drink Market with All-New 15% Alc. LYTT® Electric Coolers™
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Key Points

  • LYTT® Electric Coolers feature a high 15% ABV in six cocktail-inspired flavors, expanding Boston Beer's presence in the ready-to-drink (RTD) market segment.
  • Packaging innovation includes glow-in-the-dark, resealable, widely recyclable lightbulb-shaped containers, underscoring a commitment to sustainability and convenience.
  • Initial rollout begins in select states with plans for broader availability later this year, targeting consumers aged 21 and older interested in premium RTD beverages.

Boston, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The bright minds behind some of The Boston Beer Company’s biggest innovations today introduce LYTT® Electric Coolers™, the newest single-serve beverage to light up the growing ready-to-drink space.

Packaged in unique, patent pending lightbulb-shaped containers that are glow-in-the-dark, resealable, and widely recyclable, LYTT Electric Coolers are available in six full-flavored, cocktail-inspired styles, all with 15% ABV (alcohol by volume) to electrify drinking occasions for drinkers age 21-plus.

“Lytt stands for standing out in the crowd. The single-serve convenience factor packs a punch on flavor and ABV while clearly signaling that our drinker is ready to light up the occasion,” said Tim Kerrigan, associate director of innovation at Boston Beer. “We think we’ve got lightning in a bottle with this one and are excited to bring Lytt to even more markets later this year.”

LYTT Electric Coolers Highlights

  • Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 15%
  • Alcohol Base: Malt
  • Flavors:
    • Strawberry Rita
    • Blue Raspberry
    • Peach Mango
    • Tropical Punch
    • Grape
    • Long Island Iced Tea
  • Package details:
    • 200 mL (6.8 oz) resealable single-serve containers
    • Unique lightbulb shape design
    • Glow-in-the-dark packaging
    • Widely recyclable
  • Availability: Select markets launching in mid-May of 2026
    • Florida
    • Illinois (limited distribution)
    • Ohio
    • Texas
    • Washington

Where to Buy LYTT Electric Coolers

LYTT Electric Coolers are rolling out in select markets now with expanded availability later in 2026. Drinkers 21-plus can track down all flavors and locations near them at www.drinklytt.com.

How2Recycle® LYTT Electric Coolers

LYTT’s single-serve coolers are packaged using materials that have been designated as widely recyclable by How2Recycle®, the standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public in the U.S. and Canada. Once a delicious Lytt beverage is enjoyed from its unique, resealable, single-serve container, drinkers should empty the container completely and replace the cap before recycling.

“As the first Boston Beer venture into plastic containers, identifying widely recyclable materials for Lytt’s single-serve container and resealable closure was paramount to our path forward,” said Jill Westra, senior manager of sustainability at Boston Beer. “Credibility from How2Recycle is a bright light in Boston Beer’s sustainability journey.”

For more information on LYTT Electric Coolers, visit http://www.drinklytt.com or follow @drinklytt on social media.

About The Boston Beer Company

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States. We consistently offer the highest-quality products to our drinkers, and we apply what we’ve learned from making great-tasting craft beer to making great-tasting and innovative “beyond beer” products. Boston Beer Company has pioneered not only craft beer but also hard cider, hard seltzer, and hard tea. Our core brands include household names like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Samuel Adams, Sun Cruiser, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. We have taprooms and hospitality locations in Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio. For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonbeer.com, which includes links to our respective brand websites. 

Attachments

  • LYTT® Electric Coolers™ Contains 15% ABV
  • Introducing LYTT® Electric Coolers™

Risks

  • Market acceptance risk as the product enters a competitive RTD segment with established players—consumer demand for high-ABV RTDs may vary.
  • Sustainability claims depend on consumer recycling behavior; if packaging is not recycled as intended, it could impact brand reputation.
  • Geographic launch is initially limited; slower-than-expected market penetration in targeted states could delay revenue impact.

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