WILTON, Conn., Aug. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. (OTCBB:DKAM), a leading developer and marketer of iconic beverage products, today announced the selection of the mascot to be associated with Rheingold Beer, New York's Original Beer since 1883. Rheingold Beer has been famous for associations with icons ranging from John Wayne, Leo Durocher, Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. The beer however has never had a mascot like many other beverage products in today's competitive arena. After extensive input from numerous focus groups and a range of New Yorkers, Rheingold Beer has selected the New York Pigeon as its official mascot.
Rheingold Beer is now being produced in 12 oz cans and should be found on local shelves and retail outlets in Metro New York in September. Please visit our website at for more info.
About Drinks Americas
Drinks Americas develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium beverages associated with renowned icon celebrities, including Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon and Trump Super Premium Vodka. Other products owned by Drinks Americas include Olifant Vodka, Aguila Tequila and Rheingold Beer. The Company has recently developed and assisted in the launch of Kid Rock's American Badass Beer selling in Michigan.
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For further information, please visit our new websites at www.drinksamericas.com and www.rheingoldbrewingcompany.com.
The Rheingold Beer logo is available at .
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CONTACT: Drinks Americas, Inc. Charles Davidson 203-762-7000 CEOcast, Inc. Dan Schustack 212-732-4300