Sheetz Unveils Its First-Ever Craft Beer

ALTOONA – On Tuesday Sheetz, one of America’s fastest-growing, family-owned and operated convenience store chains for over 65 years, in partnership with Rusty Rail Brewing Co., is excited to unveil its first-ever craft beer, Project Coffee Hopz, a limited-edition coffee bean IPA.

Available for a select time in 55 Sheetz stores across Pennsylvania, the beer will first be available to the public at a launch party May 16 in Pittsburgh.

From 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. May 16, at the Sheetz on 4599 Library Rd., in Bethel Park, Pa., customers will have the opportunity to be the first to try and buy the limited-edition beer.

In addition to beer tastings, customers attending the launch party will enjoy tons of giveaways including limited-edition Sheetz and Rusty Rail Brewing Co., swag such as pint glasses, koozies and more.

Brewed with Sheetz Brothers Sumatra coffee beans, the new IPA blend features light and floral taste notes with a subtle coffee presence.

Four-packs of Project Coffee Hopz 16 oz cans will be officially available at select Sheetz locations across Pennsylvania starting May 21, and retail for $7.99.

A small batch craft beer, Project Coffee Hopz will be available while supplies last and will not be restocked once sold out.

“We are lucky to collaborate with Rusty Rail Brewing Co., a well-known brewery born in central Pennsylvania, to create this limited-edition craft beer,” said Ryan Sheetz, assistant vice president of brand at Sheetz.

“We have worked for years to make beer available in our store locations across Pennsylvania and now, with beer in more than 140 stores across the state, we are excited to take the next step in this journey.”
Sheetz is committed to responsibly complying with all current laws and regulations, including the enforcement of a 100 percent proof-of-age policy.

Employees will ask for proper identification, a valid driver’s license, passport or military identification card from any customers wanting to purchase alcohol, regardless of age. Each location also abides by time-of-day sales restrictions on alcohol.

Below is a full list of participating Sheetz locations that will be selling the beer.