Rod J BeerVentures

Cincinnati and Columbus are meeting in a can this fall. MadTree Brewing and High Bank Distillery have teamed up on Sway Apple Pomegranate, a limited-edition vodka cocktail that brings together two Ohio beverage businesses. Announced September 17, the collaboration adds a seasonal fruit combination to the Sway by MadTree lineup. According to the release, it is available through the fall season at MadTree and High Bank locations and select retailers in Ohio and Kentucky. For me, the interesting part goes beyond adding another flavor to a cooler. This is a chance to look at how a brewery and a distillery can work together on a product that gives customers a different way to connect with both businesses. What is Sway Apple Pomegranate? The collaboration combines High Bank Vodka with apple and pomegranate flavors in a lightly carbonated cocktail. The companies describe the drink as having crisp apple, bright pomegranate, and a clean finish. Those are their descriptions of the product, rathe...