Pelican Brewing Company Goes Beyond Beer with Release of Hard Hops and Craft Sodas

Pacific City, OR – June 1, 2025 – Pelican Brewing Company is announcing two new thirst-quenching products this spring: Craft Sodas and Hard Hops. Both new offerings are inspired by already-popular products from Oregon’s coastal brewery. Fans of Pelican Brewing’s coastal restaurants may be familiar with the brewery's house-made Root Beer, which until now was only available on draft. Now, it can be found in grocery stores along with two other Craft Soda flavors. Hard Hops takes inspiration from Pelican’s Sparkle Hops, a popular NA hop-infused beverage, creating a bold hop-infused hard seltzer with a 5% abv. 

Craft Sodas

The new Pelican Brewing Craft Sodas come in three delicious flavors: classic Root Beer, nostalgic Cream Soda and locally-inspired Marionberry. All three sodas are made with natural sugars and no artificial ingredients. Pelican Brewing first started making Root Beer in 1998 and it’s been a favorite of many brewery patrons ever since. Another traditional flavor coming to stores is Cream Soda, which delivers an incredibly smooth and creamy experience. And drawing on the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest is the Marionberry Soda, which is truly the essence of the region in beverage form. The Marionberry Soda is bursting in berry flavor, providing a uniquely Oregon flavor profile. All three new Craft Sodas can be found in all Pelican Brewing locations across the coast, as well as in grocery stores.

Hard Hops 

Pelican’s Hard Hops Blackberry combines the fragrant hop aroma of Strata hops with a sweet tart blackberry flavor.  With a light 5% ABV and less than 1 grams of carbohydrates,  Hard Hops is the perfect breezy summer sipping beverage . The new Hard Hops can be found in 6 packs at all Pelican Brewing locations across the coast, along with grocery stores.

"It’s been so fun expanding the Pelican Brewing portfolio with these new products. The craft sodas are truly a tribute to our longtime fans on the coast,” said Marcus Stolpp , CEO at Pelican Brewing Company. “We’re thrilled to expand on our hop-forward drinks with the new Hard Hops, and the release of our craft sodas give all even more to enjoy from Pelican.”

About Pelican Brewing Company

Born at the beach in 1996, Pelican Brewing Company is Oregon’s only beachfront brew pub and one of the states most decorated craft breweries with over 450 awards. Pelican Brewing prides itself on being playful, but not frivolous – brewing each beer with purpose, passion and a deep respect for the craft. Pelican Brewing operates three coastal brewpubs in Pacific City, Cannon Beach, and Siletz Bay, as well as production facility and taproom in Tillamook, Oregon. Pelican Brewing beers can be found at any of their locations, as well as in stores across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. For more information, visit the Pelican Brewing website or on Instagram.