Shock Top Working On High Voltage

Today, I have a new beer coming from Shock Top & Tilray Brands. This is Shock Top High Voltage, and it will be an ale with natural flavors that will clock in at 9.6%-AbV. The beer will be packaged in tall boy 19.2-oz cans by Widmer Brothers in Portland, Oregon, and stay tuned for release details.

This 31 March 2026 update from Shock Top:

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just dropped High Voltage, the brand’s first‑ever high‑ABV beer and a bold new take on wheat. This Double Wheat packs a serious citrus charge with juicy orange flavor, bright zest, and a smooth wheat backbone, all cranked up to 9.6% ABV. Bold. Unfiltered. Shockingly strong.

A Double Wheat Brew that Surges with Big, Shocking Citrus, Shock Top High Voltage is Boldly Strong at 9.6% ABV

PORTLAND, Oregon., March 31, 2026 — Shock Top, a craft beer icon and brand by Tilray Beverages, known for its bold flavors and unfiltered wheat ales, today announced its first-ever high-ABV double wheat beer, an electric new twist on what a wheat can be. High Voltage delivers a shockwave of juicy orange flavor amped by bright citrus zest and a bold wheat backbone.

Prepare to be jolted by Shock Top High Voltage – an electrifying new take on wheat beer that cranks citrus to the max. This high‑powered double wheat explodes with bright orange flavor, brewed with real orange peel and orange puree for a shockwave of amped up citrus. Bright notes of orange candy, zesty peel, and a citrus pop hit first, riding atop a smooth wheat body and finish that keeps the experience bold and unapologetically zesty.

At 9.6% ABV and offered in 19.2 oz cans, each sip is a flavor overload that amps up your taste buds and leaves a lingering buzz of citrus and warmth, rolling out in stores nationwide starting at $2.99.

“We didn’t set out to make just another beer – we set out to make a beer that feels as fun and full of energy as the people who drink it,” said Jacob Neilson, Senior Brand Manager at Shock Top. “High Voltage is our response to the fans – designed to show up wherever the energy is high and the night is just getting started, for a community that is spontaneous, social and always chasing what’s next.”

High-ABV singles continue to drive growth for the craft category, with 19.2 oz singles leading consumer spending and purchasing trends in 2025. High Voltage reflects Shock Top’s understanding of what fans want to drink, when and where – and consistently delivering exactly what they’re asking for.

High Voltage will debut with a major launch in Southern California before expanding nationwide to both large-format and convenience stores beginning in May. To learn more about High Voltage, please visit: https://www.shocktop.com/beer/high-voltage

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About Shock Top:

Shock Top is a brand of unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale known for its prominent citrus and spice flavors. Originally introduced as a seasonal beer in 2006, its popularity led it to become a year-round offering and a major competitor in the American wheat beer market. The brand is now owned by Tilray Brands. 

Key Characteristics
Belgian-Style Wheat Ale (Witbier): The flagship beer, Shock Top Belgian White, is a medium-bodied, unfiltered wheat ale that is naturally cloudy with a light golden color.

Flavor Profile: It is brewed with real orange, lemon, and lime peels and coriander spice, which give it a smooth, refreshing taste with a tangy, citrus flavor and a subtle spicy backbone.

Mascot: The brand is well-known for its mascot, “Wedgehead,” a cartoon orange slice with a mohawk and sunglasses, featured prominently on its packaging.

Serving Suggestion: It is often recommended to be served in a glass with an orange wedge garnish to accentuate its citrus notes.

Popular Varieties
While the Belgian White is its most iconic product, the brand has introduced several other flavors and seasonal offerings over the years: 

Lemon Shandy: A Belgian-style wheat beer blended with natural lemonade flavor.

Raspberry Wheat: The classic Belgian White flavor with a hint of wild raspberry.

Honeycrisp Apple Wheat: A blend of the wheat beer with sweet, slightly tart apple flavors, similar to a cider hybrid.
Twisted Pretzel Wheat (Limited Time): A unique brew that reviewers noted smells distinctly like a fresh-baked pretzel.

Mango Wheat & Blueberry Wheat: Newer fruit-flavored options that are part of the brand’s recent reintroduction. 
Shock Top beers typically have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of around 5.2%.