What is a Shandy?

If you've ever found yourself craving something lighter and just a little more refreshing than your average beer, what you’re likely looking for is a shandy. A refreshing blend that's been quenching thirst for centuries. 

The shandy has roots stretching back to 19th-century England; the word itself is believed to derive from the British slang shandygaff. The classic recipe is simple: beer mixed with a non-alcoholic refresher (traditionally lemonade or ginger beer) and served ice-cold, ideally in a garden on a warm afternoon.

By the early 20th century, it had become a staple of British pub culture. For a brand born in London and crafted in America, it felt only natural to put our own spin on this beloved British classic.

What makes a shandy a shandy?

At its core, a shandy is about balance. The bitterness and body of beer combined with bright citrus to create something lighter and more refreshing than a straight beer.

The result? A drink that's:

• Lower in calories - easy to drink on warm summer days

• Endlessly versatile - use it as a mixer in a cocktail or mocktail 

• Effortlessly sessionable - enjoy it from daytime to evening

It's the kind of drink that works at a backyard barbecue, a beach bonfire, a post-tennis cool-down, or simply a slow afternoon. 

The BERO Shandy Variety Pack

At BERO, we believe the best drinks should be ones you can reach for with no occasion required. That's why we created the Shandy Variety Pack with the same care and craft as every beer we make.

With four distinct shandy expressions, each one balances the natural character of our Kingston Golden Pils with lemon and bright, fruit-forward flavors that feel familiar yet entirely fresh. The result is a lineup that's light, lively, and made for sharing.

• Daybreak Shandy: fresh lemon-lime citrus over a crisp lager base - balanced, bright, and refreshingly tart

• Golden Hour Shandy: crisp lager meets bold pink grapefruit - bright, pithy citrus balanced by a soft, lingering sweetness

• Sunset Shandy: delicate elderflower and bright lemon with a crisp lager base - floral, lightly sweet, and beautifully complex

• Midnight Shandy: ripe blackberry tartness meets the herbal edge of yuzu citrus, balanced by a crisp lager base for a bold, memorable finish

Why non-alcoholic shandy?

Adding lemonade to beer was never about masking beer, but about creating something perfectly suited to the moment. At BERO, we've always believed that the best version of any drink is the one that fits seamlessly into your life. Our ready-to-drink Shandy Variety Pack does exactly that, delivering the craft, the flavor, and the social ease of enjoying a variety of summer-ready flavors in one pack. Just crack, pour, and enjoy.