PRESS RELEASE
Vault and Buckledown Brewing are thrilled to announce that the two companies have partnered to release the official BARBARIC beer: BARBARIC Blood Red Ale.
“This red ale starts off with authentic Pale Ale malt for a bready backbone, complemented by the robust spiciness of rye malt,” said Buckledown Brewing’s Joe Jung. “Chinook hops lend a subtle hint of pine aromatics, balancing this malty brew!”
The BARBARIC Blood Red Ale will be released to the public on Friday, December 15th – exclusively in 4-packs at Chicagoland Binny’s Beverage Depot, and in draft at BuckleDown’s taproom . Buckledown Brewing and BARBARIC writer and co-creator Michael Moreci will host a launch event for the beer at the brewery’s Lyons, IL tasting room location at 4:30pm on launch day. Moreci will be on hand to chat about all things BARBARIC, and will be available to sign comics for those interested.
Barbaric is the best-selling Vault fantasy series co-created by writer Michael Moreci and artist Nathan Gooden. Barbaric has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide and was named one of the best comics of 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, Thrillest, CBR, Comics Beat, & more. The story follows Owen, a bloodthirsty barbarian and his drunk axe as they roam an untamed, mythic realm battling supernatural cultists, hungry giants, creatures of the night, and more in their quest to somehow, amidst all this chaos, do some good. A brand new Barbaric series, Barbaric: Born in Blood, is set to take the comic book market by storm when it launches in February 2024.
ABOUT BUCKLEDOWN BREWING:
BuckleDown Brewing is the founding brewery of the near-western Chicago suburbs. Operated with care and passion by Michelle and Ike Orcutt – we’ve been making great beer and great memories since 2013!
From hoppy IPAs to clean-drinking lagers, we put an emphasis on consistently flavorful beers brewed with dedication and skill.
Our hand-built taproom is open 7-days a week and is the best place to experience what BuckleDown is all about. Our amazing staff will take great care of you…and if you happen to visit on a Saturday afternoon, you’ll probably get to meet the whole Orcutt family. Learn more at www.buckledownbrewing.com
ABOUT VAULT
Vault is a critically acclaimed entertainment company that curates bold new science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. We have been committed to working with historically underrepresented talent since day one. Purpose-built to create enduring fans, our expansive catalog of more than ninety original titles attracts a diverse and growing fandom. Launching new stories first as comics and graphic novels, Vault has partnered with leading companies like A&E, BET, Boatrocker, CBS, Netflix, Paramount, and others, to adapt its story properties to film, television, video games, and more. In 2023 Vault will launch Headshell, a line of graphic novels in collaboration with some of the world’s most iconic recording artists like Metallica, Def Leppard, the Beach Boys, Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, Redman, Slash, and more. Press inquiries should be sent to: press@vaultcomics.com Learn more at http://www.vaultcomics.com/