{"id":439626,"date":"2026-08-21T18:20:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/439626\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T18:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:20:21","slug":"san-diego-based-wild-tide-launches-innovative-hard-ginger-beer-heres-where-to-try-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/439626\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego-based Wild Tide Launches Innovative Hard Ginger Beer \u2014 Here&#8217;s Where to Try It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>     <img width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  nitro-lazy- nitro-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/nitropack_static\/qjIMPjNnWKMPNOkdSPGMqXckjXGVLtvg\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-26a6a7b\/lajolla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wild-Tide-cans-beach-banner-2026-1024x531.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"MzU0Ojk3OA==-1\" data-nitro-empty-id=\"MzU0Ojk3OA==-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAyNCA1MzEiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUzMSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4=\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Diego-based beverage manufacturer Wild Tide is launching a new flavor-forward drink that bridges the gap between cocktail and beach day essential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wild Tide is a new take on ginger beer with an eye toward both craft and flavor. It\u2019s made with real organic ginger juice, natural fruit juices, and a neutralized orange wine base. With a 5% ABV, the drinks are designed to offer a flavorful alternative to hard seltzers, canned cocktails, or beer.<\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"608\" height=\"602\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:312px;height:auto\"  nitro-lazy- nitro-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/nitropack_static\/qjIMPjNnWKMPNOkdSPGMqXckjXGVLtvg\/assets\/images\/source\/rev-26a6a7b\/lajolla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image.png\" class=\"wp-image-64166 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"MzY2OjU0Mw==-1\" data-nitro-empty-id=\"MzY2OjU0Mw==-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjA4IDYwMiIgd2lkdGg9IjYwOCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI2MDIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Debut flavors include:<\/p>\n<p>  Orange Ginger Lime Grapefruit Jalape\u00f1o  Pineapple Passionfruit  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brand focuses on lower sugar content and a more balanced drinking experience compared to other ready-to-drink beverages, according to CEO, founder, and local beverage entrepreneur Kelsey Chesterfield.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI wanted something refreshing and bolder-tasting that felt closer to a special cocktail than to water,\u201d Chesterfield said. \u201cBeer often left me feeling bloated, hard seltzers lacked flavor, and many canned cocktails were too sweet. We created Wild Tide to offer a more refreshing, flavor-forward option.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of writing, Wild Tide is currently rolling out across San Diego with an eye toward <a href=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/article\/surf-spots-san-diego\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">local surf culture<\/a> and outdoor gatherings. The brand is kicking off its launch with appearances at a range of local pop-ups and events. <\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" alt=\"\"  nitro-lazy- nitro-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/nitropack_static\/qjIMPjNnWKMPNOkdSPGMqXckjXGVLtvg\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-26a6a7b\/lajolla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wild-tide-super-girl-surf-pro-1024x538.jpeg\" class=\"wp-image-64167 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NDAwOjczOA==-1\" data-nitro-empty-id=\"NDAwOjczOA==-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAyNCA1MzgiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUzOCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4=\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The activations include the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/news\/20th-annual-super-girl-surf-pro-festival-surfing-competition-returns-aug-21-23\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">20th annual Super Girl Surf Festival<\/a> happening this weekend in Oceanside, where the brand will be on-site with a tasting tent, beach games, and full cans available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A second-generation beverage entrepreneur, Chesterfield started Wild Tide after more than a decade in beverage marketing and growth. For more information and availability, visit the brand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/drinkwildtide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Media credit: Images courtesy of drinkwildtide.com<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/author\/lajolla-com-news-team\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" nitro-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/nitropack_static\/qjIMPjNnWKMPNOkdSPGMqXckjXGVLtvg\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-26a6a7b\/lajolla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mike-peterson-la-jolla.jpg\" content=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/nitropack_static\/qjIMPjNnWKMPNOkdSPGMqXckjXGVLtvg\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-26a6a7b\/lajolla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mike-peterson-la-jolla.jpg\" class=\"nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NDEzOjQwMg==-1\" data-nitro-empty-id=\"NDEzOjQwMg==-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTcxIDU3MSIgd2lkdGg9IjU3MSIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NzEiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mike Peterson is a writer, editor, and strategist based in San Diego. When he\u2019s not writing and editing the La Jolla news, you can often find him practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the outdoors with his wife and dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"San Diego-based beverage manufacturer Wild Tide is launching a new flavor-forward drink that bridges the gap between cocktail&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":439627,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[971,74,76,75,8419],"class_list":["post-439626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-diego","tag-lifestyle","tag-san-diego","tag-san-diego-headlines","tag-san-diego-news","tag-things-to-do-in-san-diego"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=439626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439626\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/439627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}