• by Teresa Buyikian , Yesterday

After a six-year hiatus, the musical festival Vans Warped Tour is back for 2025, this time with a new non-alcoholic brew sponsor.

Athletic Brewing Company has collaborated with the north American tour on a specialty beverage, “Side Stage,” a “bright, hoppy pale [ale] made with orange peel.” The  drink is said to have “aromas of sweet citrus and lively florals.” The limited edition 0% alcohol commemorative brew will be sold on the tour’s Orlando festival location Nov. 15-16,  and is also available on the brand’s website.

"Our collaboration with the Vans Warped Tour is another step in bringing Athletic to the heart of live music and celebrating moments of enjoyment," says Andrew Katz, CMO of Athletic Brewing Company. "Warped has long been a cultural touchstone for millions of fans — a celebration of independence, community, and the unapologetic energy that defined a generation. Whether you're going hard in the pit or headbanging at a house party, Side Stage delivers full flavor and zero hangover."

According to the brand, the collaboration with Warped build on its “growing presence in live music and its mission to revolutionize how modern adults drink by offering inclusive options for every fan, lifestyle, and occasion.”

2025 marks the 30^th anniversary of the Vans Warped Tour, which is touted as the largest-running traveling music festival in the U.S. and n North America.

Originally launched in 2018, Athletic Brewing produces over 50 different non-alcoholic beers annually.