Tailgating season is practically here, and Garage Beer, the official partner of the Cincinnati Bengals, is dropping a limited-edition beer bucket that’s got the city buzzing. This isn’t just any bucket, folks, it’s decked out in those iconic orange-and-black stripes, packed with 24 beers, and it’s making sure Bengals fans are refreshed as they head into the jungle for another season.
The Kelce Factor and Cincinnati Pride
This isn’t some corporate concoction from out of town either. Garage Beer was born right there in the Queen City, Cincinnati, making this whole promotion feel like it’s truly for the home crowd. And get this: Cincinnati Bearcat football alumni Jason and Travis Kelce are significant owners of Garage Beer, a fact they announced way back on their podcast on June 12, 2024. Talk about local legends backing local brews! Andy Sauer, the Garage Beer CEO, absolutely nailed it when he said football season “hits differently here.” They clearly went big, crafting these buckets to give Bengals fans something that truly screams “tailgate essential” whether you’re at Paycor, in your fan cave, your garage, or just catching the game with your buddies.
Your Game Day Stash is Ready
So, you’re ready to dive into football season and need to know where to score these limited-edition Bengals buckets? You don’t have to wait; they’re available *right now* at participating retailers like Kroger, Walmart, Jungle Jims, and other spots throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. But a heads-up from us to you: these are “while supplies last” territory, so seriously, call ahead to make sure your store has ’em! Each bucket is absolutely loaded, coming stocked with a full 24 beers: 12 crisp Garage Beer Classic and 12 zesty Garage Beer Lime. And if you’re lucky enough to be heading into Paycor Stadium for the game, you can also snag individual 16-ounce cans of both the classic and lime Garage Beer. Look for the three dedicated Garage Beer Caves located strategically in sections 148, 303, and 337.
Festival Fun and Super Bowl Dreams
And the football season fun is just getting started beyond the buckets. The Garage Beer party is actually headed to Loveland this weekend for “Garage Fest,” a massive beer-centric festival on Saturday, August 22, running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.! Garage Beer and Cappy’s Loveland are teaming up to take over the DORA community in Loveland’s historic downtown, featuring 11 participating bars and restaurants along Karl Brown Way and through Nisbet Park. It’s not just about the brews either; the event will feature games, live music, a scavenger hunt, and a passport challenge that gives fans the chance to win some wild prizes. We’re talking a $10,000 custom garage door or even four club passes to the epic Bengals versus Ravens game on New Year’s Eve! Fans have even been collecting passport stamps since August 17. Optimistic Bengals fans are absolutely ready to start another season, one that officially kicked off with a preseason game against the Detroit Lions on August 13, 2026. The whole city is buzzing, and everyone’s openly talking about that Super Bowl dream. Could this be the year? The energy is already electric!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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