Funky Buddha Working On Wet Your Pickle Pints

Today I have your first look at a wildly fun and flavor‑packed new release coming from Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park, Florida. This one is called Wet Your Pickle, and it’s exactly what it sounds like, a bright, tangy, brine‑kissed blonde ale brewed with pickle brine, built for drinkers who crave something bold, playful, and unmistakably Funky Buddha.

Wet Your Pickle lands at a sessionable 5.0% ABV, making it an easy‑drinking, crisp, and refreshing blonde ale with a salty, savory twist. The brewery leans fully into the pickle theme, crafting a beer that blends approachable malt sweetness with the unmistakable snap of pickle brine. It’s the kind of beer that’s built for summer, backyard hangs, tailgates, and anyone who loves the intersection of craft beer creativity and culinary curiosity.

The label itself is pure Funky Buddha energy, a riot of cartoon pickles with expressive faces, swirling across the can in bright green chaos. The central badge reads “Wet Your Pickle” in bold red lettering, framed by the Funky Buddha logo and the style callout: “Blonde Ale With Pickle Brine.” It’s loud, it’s playful, and it tells you exactly what kind of ride you’re in for.

This release will arrive in 16‑oz cans, continuing Funky Buddha’s tradition of packaging its most adventurous beers in tall boy cans that showcase its vibrant artwork. The right‑side panel of the label highlights the beer’s personality, tangy, salty, refreshing, and unapologetically weird in the best possible way. It’s a beer designed to stand out in the cooler and on the palate.

With pickle beers continuing to surge in popularity, Wet Your Pickle looks poised to become one of the most talked‑about releases of the season, a beer that embraces brine, celebrates flavor, and leans into the fun side of craft brewing.

Stay tuned for release details, distribution updates, and full tasting notes as Funky Buddha prepares to roll out this briny blonde ale.

Label Text Funky Buddha Wet Your Pickle:

“THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET KIND OF A BIG DILL. TANGY, SALTY, AND SMOOTH WITH A CLEAN, CRUSHABLE FINISH, THIS BREW PACKS BOLD PICKLE FLAVOR WITH JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF ZING—MADE FOR BACKYARD BBQS, BAD DECISIONS, AND ANYONE WHO BELIEVES EXTRA PICKLES ARE NEVER OPTIONAL.

FEATURING OUR CREW OF ROWDY PICKLE CHARACTERS CAUSING SPEAR PRESSURE WHEREVER THEY GO, THIS BEER IS WEIRD, REFRESHING, AND DOESN’T TAKE ITSELF TOO SERIOUSLY.

STAY CRISP. WET YOUR PICKLE.”

About Funky Buddha Brewing:

Funky Buddha Brewery, located in Oakland Park, Florida, is a renowned craft brewery celebrated for its culinary-inspired, boundary-pushing beers. Founded in 2010 by Ryan and Giana Sentz, it is famous for its flagship beers like Floridian Hefeweizen and Hop Gun IPA, as well as the viral Maple Bacon Coffee Porter.

Here is a quick look at the brewery’s profile:

• Ownership: After being acquired by Constellation Brands in 2017, the brewery was reacquired by its original founders, Ryan and KC Sentz, in 2023 to restore its independent roots. [1]
• The Taproom: The massive 100,000 square-foot production facility features a spacious taproom, tours, and the Craft Food Counter & Kitchen.
• Flagship Beers:
  • Floridian: A classic German-style wheat beer with bright notes of clove and banana.
  • Hop Gun IPA: A West Coast-style IPA loaded with an aggressive blend of hops and a caramel malt base.
  • Maple Bacon Coffee Porter: A heavily sought-after seasonal favorite loaded with maple, roasted coffee, and smoky malt flavors.
• Events: They host the massive annual Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival, which features dozens of rare beers, live acts, and food.

Check out the full menu and tap list on the Funky Buddha Brewery site, or read about their unconventional brewing philosophy on the Funky Buddha Our Story page.

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