# NEW PINBALL-THEMED BEER

**Source:** Pinball News Website  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2017-02-06  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2017/02/06/new-pinball-themed-beer

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## Analysis

Two Brothers Artisan Brewing in Illinois launched 'Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale,' a pinball-themed craft beer with flipper and pinball graphics on the can. An update mentions Clifford Brewing in Ontario also produces a 'Pinball Wizard' pale ale. Both beers represent an adjacent market crossover between craft brewing and pinball culture.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Two Brothers Artisan Brewing launched 'Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale' with pinball machine graphics on the can — _Direct announcement; brewery location and distribution details provided_
- [HIGH] Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale is light-bodied, highly-hopped, with tropical/citrus flavor and 5.4% ABV — _Product description provided in article_
- [HIGH] Beer is available at Two Brothers' three Illinois locations and Arizona location, plus cans in about a dozen states — _Distribution details stated in article_
- [HIGH] Clifford Brewing in Hamilton, Ontario produces 'Pinball Wizard' American Pale Ale at 5.7% ABV — _Update section citing Chris Giles; brewery website referenced_
- [MEDIUM] Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale may be the first official pinball machine themed beer — _Article states 'may be the first official' — language indicates uncertainty_

### Notable Quotes

> "everyone knows drinking beer goes great with playing pinball"
> — **Article author**
> _Establishes the cultural synergy between pinball venues and craft beer consumption_

> "dominant aromas of citrus, pine, and tropical fruits, paired with a smooth bitterness, and balanced with a slightly bready malt body"
> — **Clifford Brewing (brewers' description of Pinball Wizard)**
> _Product description of competing pinball-themed beer_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Two Brothers Artisan Brewing | company | Illinois-based craft brewery that launched Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale; operates locations in Warrenville, IL and Arizona |
| Clifford Brewing | company | Canadian craft brewery in Hamilton, Ontario producing Pinball Wizard pale ale |
| Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale | product | Pinball-themed craft beer by Two Brothers; 5.4% ABV, light-bodied, tropical/citrus flavors |
| Pinball Wizard | product | Pinball-themed American Pale Ale by Clifford Brewing; 5.7% ABV; available primarily in Ontario |
| Chris Giles | person | Community member who informed Pinball News about Clifford Brewing's Pinball Wizard beer |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Adjacent market crossover: craft beer and pinball culture, Pinball-themed consumer products and merchandise
- **Secondary:** Pinball venue culture and bar integration

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.8) — Article presents both beers as novelty products with genuine appeal to the pinball community. Tone is celebratory about the theme crossover and encourages readers to try the products.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Pinball News actively covering adjacent market developments and community tips about pinball-related consumer products (confidence: high) — Article structure shows reader Chris Giles contributed update about second brewery, indicating engaged community feedback loop
- **[market_signal]** Craft beer industry recognizing pinball culture as a viable consumer demographic and aesthetic theme for branded products (confidence: medium) — Two independent breweries (Two Brothers in US, Clifford in Canada) launching pinball-themed beers suggests emerging market trend rather than isolated novelty

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## Transcript

Two Brothers Artisan Brewing in Warrenville, Illinois, just launched their new pinball-themed craft beer called Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale.

Of course, everyone knows drinking beer goes great with playing pinball, so I am reporting on what may be the first official pinball machine themed beer. The graphics on the can feature flippers, pop bumpers and pinballs.

![Pinball machine graphics on the can](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/news/pinball-themed-beer/twobrothers1.jpg)

Pinball machine graphics on the can

The beer is light-bodied and highly-hopped. It has a tropical and citrus fruit flavor, hoppy and sweet. The alcohol content is 5.4% by volume.

![The new Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/news/pinball-themed-beer/twobrothers2.jpg)

The new Pinball Juicy Hop Pale Ale

The Pinball Pale Ale is available at the Two Brothers’ three locations in the Western suburbs of Chicago and at their location in Arizona. The beer is also sold in cans in stores in about a dozen states. Check their website at twobrothersbrewing.com to find out where it is available.

![Time to get lit](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/news/pinball-themed-beer/twobrothers3.jpg)

Time to get lit

Fans of pinball machines and hoppy, sweet craft beers should give this new beer a taste.

UPDATE

Chris Giles wrote to tell us about another pinball beer. This is from Clifford Brewing in Hamilton, Ontario in Canada.

![Pinball Wizard beer from Clifford Brewing](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/news/pinball-themed-beer/twobrothers4.jpg)

Pinball Wizard beer from Clifford Brewing

The 5.7% American Pale Ale is described by the brewers as having, “dominant aromas of citrus, pine, and tropical fruits, paired with a smooth bitterness, and balanced with a slightly bready malt body“.

Pinball Wizard doesn’t seem to be generally available outside Ontario, but if you find it in your local craft beer outlet please let us know.

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