Fans can now enjoy Wright State University-branded beer while cheering on the Raiders.<\/p>\n
Wright State Athletics and Southern Ohio Brewing collaborated to produce the first-ever Raider-branded beer, Rowdy Blonde Ale, which is now available at Wright State sporting events, Southern Ohio Brewing and local restaurants with pouring rights.<\/p>\n
“We are extremely excited to announce this partnership with Southern Ohio Brewing. Southern Ohio Brewing is a natural fit for a branded-beer collaboration,” said Joylynn Brown, director of athletics at Wright State. “We’re proud to partner with a Raider-owned, local brewery that will resonate with our fanbase.”<\/p>\n
The officially licensed Rowdy Blonde Ale pays homage to Wright State University Athletics<\/a>, incorporating the Raiders’ current logo while also featuring the vintage Viking Raider logo.<\/p>\n Located only a few miles from the Dayton Campus, Southern Ohio Brewing is co-owned by Wright State University 1991 graduate James Williams.<\/p>\n \u201cFor me, it\u2019s a way to give back to a place that has given so much to me,\u201d said Williams.<\/p>\n Rowdy Blonde Ale is a classic blonde ale crafted to be enjoyed throughout games with a bit of a rowdy character. The beer features hops from the Pacific Northwest and a unique citrus profile making it the perfect gameday beer.<\/p>\n \u201cFifty cents from every sale goes back to Wright State Athletics,\u201d said Brown.<\/p>\n About 100 Wright State faculty, staff and alumni helped select the beer during a beer tasting at Southern Ohio Brewing in July. Participants were able to vote on two different craft beers, with the blonde ale receiving the most votes.<\/p>\n Jason Franklin, deputy athletics director, attended classes at Wright State with Williams and helped bring the craft beer to campus.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are just excited to have our own beer inside the Nutter Center,\u201d said Franklin. \u201cIt just makes so much sense.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fans can now enjoy Wright State University-branded beer while cheering on the Raiders. Continue reading