Embolden Beer Company Launches Wefunder Campaign & Debuts Shogun: A Bold, Japanese-Inspired Line of Craft Beers Turning Heads Across California

San Diego, CA – June 18, 2025 – Embolden Beer Company, one of California’s most innovative craft breweries, is proud to announce the launch of its Wefunder equity crowdfunding campaign at wefunder.com/emboldenbeveragegroup, giving fans and supporters the opportunity to invest in the next chapter of its explosive growth.

In tandem with the campaign, Embolden is unveiling its newest and most exciting product line to date: Shogun by Embolden — a visionary, Japanese-inspired craft beer series that fuses traditional ingredients with modern brewing innovation. What began as a small-scale collaboration with Matcha Cafe Maiko San Diego has evolved into one of the most unique offerings in the U.S. craft beer scene.

“We are extremely proud and excited about the development and rollout of the Shogun series,” said Kyle Pool, Co-Founder and CEO of Embolden. “This East-meets-West cross-cultural collaboration transports your taste buds to Japan in a way that has never been done before. Now you can get a taste of Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, and Ube at your local grocery store.”

The Shogun lineup features several global firsts and flavor-forward brews:

• Midnight in Tokyo – The world’s first Matcha Hazy IPA

• Dusk in Kyoto – The world’s first Hojicha Lager

• Spring in Okinawa – A bright, citrusy Yuzu Blonde Ale

• Dawn in Ube – A stunning purple-hued Ube Hazy IPA

These distinct offerings have already caught the attention of major retailers. Shogun by Embolden is gaining momentum in Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, Erewhon, Total Wine, BevMo, and numerous regional and independent chains throughout California.

“I’m investing and partnering with Embolden Beverage Group because I believe in the growing demand for bold, innovative, and unique flavors that Embolden brings to the market,” said William Sutjiadi, Partner and Co-Owner of Matcha Cafe Maiko San Diego. “By focusing on creative recipes, high-quality ingredients, and community building, Embolden is poised to make a significant impact in the craft beer industry.”

In addition to retail availability, beer lovers nationwide can now experience the Shogun lineup from anywhere in the U.S. by ordering online through their website. 

Join the Movement — Invest in Bold Flavor

With the Wefunder crowdfunding campaign, Embolden is opening the doors for its passionate community to become stakeholders in its mission. Funds raised will support:

• Marketing Embolden products
• Increased production capacity
• National distribution expansion
• New product innovation in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic categories
• Continued development of culturally inspired collaborations

“This is more than beer—it’s a movement,” said Pool. “We’re building a platform for global flavor exploration through the lens of craft brewing, and now our fans can be part of that mission.”

Cheers to bold ideas. Welcome to the future of flavor.