Tilray’s Best-Selling Beers Make Landfall at Atlantis, Bahamas

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tilray Brands (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, announced today that two of its best-selling craft beer brands, (“Montauk Brewing” or “Montauk”), the leading and fastest-selling craft brewer in Metro New York¹ and (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the ninth largest craft brewer in the U.S., are now available at in the Bahamas, and will be available soon at additional locations across the Caribbean.

Tilray’s expansion into the popular tourism destination will be led by Montauk’s year-round favorite, Wave Chaser India Pale Ale (IPA), and (EPA), two cornerstones of its craft beer portfolio, which also includes Green Flash Brewing and Alpine Brewing.

“Refreshing and easy drinking, SweetWater 420 and Montauk Wave Chaser were both inspired by the water and brewed to be enjoyed in the sun. Both of these delicious brews fit perfectly in the Caribbean, whether you’re unwinding with your favorite beer from the U.S. or looking to try something new,” said Ty Gilmore, President of U.S. Beers for Tilray.

Montauk’s Wave Chaser IPA (6.4% Alcohol By Volume (ABV)) is a super clean and refreshing ale that delivers tropical and pine aromas while SweetWater’s flagship beer, 420 EPA (5.7% ABV) is a refreshing West Coast-style pale ale with fresh, floral aromas and a crisp finish. In partnership with Webb Banks, each product will be available at the following outlets in 12-ounce cans at various outlets within Atlantis, Paradise Island, including: by Chef Michale White, , Moon Bar, , , and for consumers to enjoy on their getaway.

About Montauk Brewing Company

Montauk Brewing Company (“Montauk Brewing”), founded in 2012 by longtime friends, embraces the motto “Come as You Are,” honoring adventure and passion for the simple pleasures in life. Today, the beloved brand is the #1 fastest selling Craft Brewery in Metro New York according to Nielson data and is a subsidiary of Tilray Brands (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY).

Montauk Brewing invites you to visit their red Brew Barn in downtown Montauk, open year-round for fresh beer needs, located just steps from the surf – right where it belongs.

Montauk Brewing is a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life.   

Montauk Brewing’s beloved brews are now available across 3,500 retail locations and several of NYC’s major venues including Citi Field, Madison Square Garden, Moynihan Train Hall, and UBS Arena. Montauk Brewing’s distributors in the U.S. include Shore Point Distributing Company, Inc., Kramer Beverage Company, Oak Beverages Inc., Lake Beverage Corporation, Saratoga Eagle, Eagle Beverage Company, Try-It Distributing, A.L. George, Mc Craith Beverages, Dutchess Beer Distributors, Northeast Beverage, Boening Brothers, SKI Distributing, Kohler Distributing, F&F Distributors, Inc., and C&C Distributors RI.

For further information about Montauk Brewing Company, please visit  and follow @montaukbrewco.

About SweetWater Brewing

One of Atlanta’s original craft breweries, founded 26 years ago, SweetWater Brewing is now the 9th largest craft brewers in the U.S. With two flagship breweries in Atlanta, Georgia, and Fort Collins, Colorado, SweetWater’s award-winning craft beers and ready-to-drink cocktails are available coast to coast and in more states than ever before. Inspired by the outdoors, SweetWater is a passionate advocate for healthy waterways and conservation initiatives. Through its annual Save Our Water campaign, SweetWater continues to raise funds to support nonprofit organizations fighting for clean water and habitat conservation, including the Waterkeeper Alliance, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and Trout Unlimited. 

SweetWater Brewery is a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life.   

For further information about SweetWater Brewing Company, please visit and follow @SweetWaterBrew across all social platforms. 

About Tilray Brands

Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global cannabis lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better – one person at a time – by inspiring and empowering a worldwide community to live their very best life, enhanced by moments of connection and wellbeing. Tilray’s mission is to be the most responsible, trusted, and market-leading cannabis and consumer products company in the world with a portfolio of innovative, high-quality, and beloved brands that address the needs of the consumers, customers, and patients we serve. A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray’s unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

For more information on how we open a world of well-being, visit  and follow @tilray on all social platforms.

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For further information:

SweetWater Brewing Company Media:

Chris Hong, , (970) 924 - 0704 ext. 2103,

Tilray Brands Media: Berrin Noorata,

Tilray Brands Investors: Raphael Gross, (203) 682-8253,

¹ Nielsen xAOC & Food 2022

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