GlobeNewswire Inc | Jun 8, 2021 09:05AM EDT

June 08, 2021

NORWALK, Conn., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virgil's, a naturally bold line of craft sodas from Reeds Inc. (NASDAQ: REED), today announces the launch of three new Zero Sugar, Ketogenic Certified varieties: Grapefruit, Dr. Better and Ginger Ale. Soda smarter this summer!

Crafted with premium, natural ingredients, these mouthwatering new flavors can be experienced straight from the can, over ice, or mixed with a low-calorie cocktail. The new sodas provide drinkers with that feel good, zero-guilt, satisfying twist on classic delights, including:

-- Virgils Zero Sugar Grapefruit Soda: Crisp, tangy and citrus-filled, this refreshing flavor invigorates everything that is great about grapefruit! -- Virgils Zero Sugar Dr. Better: This fan favorite blends tart cherry, sweet vanilla, spicy cinnamon, and a kick of caffeine to deliver a simply betterDr. Betterexperience. -- Virgils Zero Sugar Ginger Ale: Sip on REAL! This light variety is filled with real, fresh ginger for a little extra bite and zero extra calories.

Consumers have been demanding Zero Sugar varieties, and we are excited to introduce even more better-for-you options from Virgils with bold, complex flavors, said Norman E. Snyder, CEO of Reeds, Inc.Now offering nine keto-friendly and Zero Sugar sodas, we are making it easier than ever to experience the difference of Virgils this summer. And now with our expanded online retail, we can bring our handcrafted taste straight to customers doorsteps!

The new trio of flavors expands the Virgil's Zero Sugar portfolio, which already includes Root Beer, Vanilla Cream, Black Cherry, Lemon Lime, Cola and Orange Cream. All of Virgils Zero Sugar beverages are made with natural flavors, a proprietary blend of natural sweeteners and contain no artificial preservatives, artificial colors or GMO-sourced ingredients.

Virgils Zero Sugar Grapefruit, Dr. Better and Ginger Ale will be rolling out in select grocery retailers nationwide this summer. Prefer doorstep delivery? A 24 pack of 12 oz. cans are available on the Virgils Amazon Storefront, and a 12 pack of 12 oz. cans can be purchased directly on the Virgils Website.

In honor of Fathers Day, Virgils is partnering with Hudson Sutler to give away the perfect essentials needed for summer beach days, BBQs and more a monogrammed Hudson Sutler Cooler along with 3 Cases of Virgils Zero Sugar Sodas. This June, consumers nationwide are invited to enter the Virgil's Fathers Day sweepstakes here.

For more information about Virgil's please visit the Virgils website. Follow along at @drinkvirgils on Virgils Instagram, Virgils Twitter and Virgils Facebook.

About Reed's, Inc.Established in 1989, Reed's is America's number 1 name in Ginger and Americas best-selling Ginger Beer brand and innovator for decades. Virgil's is America's best-selling independent, full line of natural craft sodas. The Reed's portfolio is sold in over 40,000+ retail doors nationwide. Reed's core product line of Original, Premium, Extra and Strongest Craft Ginger Beers, along with the Certified Ketogenic Zero Sugar Extra Ginger Beer are unique due to the proprietary process of using fresh ginger root combined with a Jamaican inspired recipe of natural spices and fruit juices. Reeds recently introduced Reeds Real Ginger Ale in both full and zero sugar versions that contain 2,000 mg of fresh ginger.The company uses this same handcrafted approach in its award-winning Virgil's line of great tasting, bold flavored craft sodas and Certified Ketogenic Zero Sugar Varieties.

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