Fort Myers Brewing’s Spyk’d named best hard seltzer at national seltzer competition

Fort Myers Brewing Company’s locally crafted spiked seltzer beverages, Spyk’d Hard Seltzer, has earned six medals and the prestigious title of “Grand National Champion” at the 2021 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship in Oxford, Ohio.

In addition to earning the highest honor as the nation’s best hard seltzer brewer, Fort Myers Brewing was awarded three gold and three silver medals in this year’s competition. Golds were awarded for Fort Myers Brewing’s Spyk’d Pineapple, Spyk’d Lemon-Lime and Spyk’d Lemonade seltzers. Silvers were awarded for the brewery’s Spyk’d Strawberry-Lime, Spyk’d Mojito and Spyk’d Blue Raspberry.

Fort Myers Brewing’s Spyk’d Hard Seltzer is brewed naturally gluten free with all-natural flavorings, fermented just like Fort Myers Brewing’s other popular craft brews. The refreshing spiked beverage contains 5.0% alcohol with 90 calories, 0 carbs and 0 sugar per 12-ounce pour and comes in a variety of flavors.

“Brewing is a passion for our team, and to receive such high praise for our seltzer is an incredible honor,” said Rob Whyte, who co-founded Fort Myers Brewing in 2013 with his wife, Jen. “We are proud to share our craft with fellow seltzer-lovers and are thrilled for our Spyk’d Hard Seltzers to be recognized in this national competition.”

The 2021 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship received nearly 250 entries from over 60 hard seltzer brewers across the country. Entries were evaluated by judges from England, Canada and the U.S.

About Fort Myers Brewing Company

Established in 2013, Fort Myers Brewing Company was the first microbrewery to open in Lee County and continues to lead Southwest Florida’s surging craft beer movement. Founded by Rob and Jen Whyte, Fort Myers Brewing carries a signature line of flagship beers in addition to seasonal brews and small batch specialties. Its ales, pilsners, stouts, IPAs and hard seltzers are winners of multiple prestigious awards, including golds at the Best Florida Beer Competition, a silver at the 2018 World Beer Cup, a bronze at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival and Grand National Champion at the 2021 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. Fort Myers Brewing was named “Best Large Brewery in Florida” in 2016. Its beers are poured at 1,041 locations, including 620 bars and restaurants, and are available for purchase in 421 retail outlets, including grocery, package and convenience stores. The brewery is located at 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers. For more information, visit FMbrew.com or call 239-313-6576.