Garage Beer built its name on a simple pitch: a 4% ABV light lager with 95 calories that tastes like “Beer Flavored Beer.” The Columbus, Ohio brand, co-owned by NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce, has mostly stuck to two options since its 2023 relaunch: Classic and Lime. Garage Beer Apple is the brand’s first limited-time flavor, launched in August 2026 around the start of football season and tied to a partnership with the Cincinnati Bengals through Braxton Brewing, the Kentucky brewery that originally created Garage Beer before it spun off as its own company. We also reviewed the brand’s other flavor: Garage Beer Lime.
Garage Beer Apple at a glance
| Style | American light lager, apple-flavored |
| ABV | 4% |
| Calories | 95 per 12 fl oz |
| Carbs | 3g per 12 fl oz |
| Brewery | Garage Beer, Columbus, Ohio (packaged by Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI) |
| Release type | Limited-edition seasonal flavor |
| Availability | Rolling out in Ohio and select Midwest markets; not yet a national release |
How it tastes, by the numbers
Garage Beer Apple keeps the same numbers as the Classic can: 4% ABV, 95 calories and 3g of carbs per 12oz serving. The formula is built around subtlety rather than sweetness, aiming for a crisp apple note layered onto a light lager base instead of a hard cider style sugar bomb.
The full review
The can looks like the rest of the Garage Beer lineup: the same red livery and script logo, with a white apple icon and “Classic Small Batch Brewed Apple Beer” printed under the wordmark, plus the 4% ABV and 95-calorie badges the brand uses across its range.
On the flavor side, Garage Beer Apple is closer to a session lager with a light apple accent than an apple-forward drink. Expect a crisp, fizzy pour with a mild malt backbone and a fruit note that reads as fresh apple rather than apple candy or juice concentrate. That restraint is deliberate: Garage has positioned this release as a true light beer with apple character, not a cider substitute, which tracks with how the Classic and Lime versions have always drunk.
It is a straightforward, sessionable beer rather than a complex one, and that is the point. At 95 calories and 3g of carbs, it slots into the same lane as Michelob Ultra or Miller Lite, just with a seasonal apple twist and the Garage Beer marketing machine (and Kelce name recognition) behind it.
It drinks like Garage Beer Classic with a light apple accent, not like a cider dressed up as a beer.
- Genuinely low-calorie for a flavored beer: 95 calories and 3g of carbs per can
- The apple note is restrained rather than syrupy, so it still reads as a light beer first
- Easy 4% ABV built for long sessions, tailgates and multi-can afternoons
- Same drinkable, no-fuss profile that made the Classic and Lime versions popular
- Limited release, so it is genuinely hard to find outside Ohio and a handful of Midwest markets right now
- Not available through major alcohol-delivery apps yet, including Saucey
- The apple flavor is subtle enough that drinkers wanting a bolder fruit beer may find it too light
- As a light lager base, it will not satisfy anyone looking for real body or malt character
Who it is for
Garage Beer Apple is for existing Garage Beer drinkers who want a seasonal change of pace, and for light-lager fans who like a subtle fruit note without extra calories or carbs. It is not for anyone chasing a bold, sweet apple cider flavor, or for craft beer drinkers looking for real body or hop character.
Garage Beer Apple FAQs
What is Garage Beer Apple?
Garage Beer Apple is a limited-edition apple-flavored light lager from Garage Beer, the Columbus, Ohio brand co-owned by Jason and Travis Kelce. It joins the existing Classic and Lime varieties as the brand’s first seasonal flavor release.
What is the ABV and calorie count of Garage Beer Apple?
Garage Beer Apple is 4% ABV with 95 calories and 3g of carbs per 12oz can, the same numbers as the Classic and Lime versions.
Where can I buy Garage Beer Apple?
Garage Beer Apple launched in Ohio, including on tap and in 12-packs at Braxton Brewing locations, and is rolling out to select Midwest markets. It is a limited release, so availability outside that footprint is patchy for now.
Is Garage Beer Apple available on Saucey?
No. We checked Saucey’s search directly (with delivery set to Los Angeles) and Garage Beer does not come up at all, for the Apple flavor or the Classic lineup. Given how new and regionally limited this release still is, that tracks; check back as distribution expands.
Where to buy Garage Beer Apple
Garage Beer Apple is not yet stocked on major alcohol-delivery platforms. We checked Saucey directly and it returned zero results for “Garage” or “Garage Beer” with delivery set to Los Angeles, and the brand’s own retail address checker (drinkgaragebeer.com) is the most reliable way to find it right now, along with Braxton Brewing taproom locations in Ohio and Kentucky. As the release expands beyond its current Midwest footprint, expect it to show up on delivery apps and in more retailers.
The verdict
Garage Beer Apple does what it sets out to do: it takes a beer that already built a following on being simple and low-calorie, and adds a light seasonal twist without wrecking the numbers that made it popular. It will not convert anyone who wanted a bolder apple beer or a full-bodied craft option, but as a limited-run flavor for existing fans, it is a solid, drinkable addition. The bigger issue right now is just finding it: outside Ohio and a few Midwest markets, and off delivery apps like Saucey, it is still tough to get your hands on.
FAQs
Who makes Garage Beer Apple?
Garage Beer Apple is brewed by Garage Beer (majority-owned by Mahou San Miguel, Spain’s largest brewing group).
What kind of beer is Garage Beer Apple?
Garage Beer Apple is an American light lager, apple-flavored, at 4% ABV.
How much alcohol is in Garage Beer Apple?
Garage Beer Apple has an ABV of 4%.
How many calories are in Garage Beer Apple?
Garage Beer Apple has 95 per 12 fl oz, based on the brewery’s published nutrition information.
Is Garage Beer Apple gluten free?
No. Like most traditional beers, Garage Beer Apple is brewed from barley and/or wheat, both of which contain gluten.
Does Garage Beer Apple have carbs?
Yes, Garage Beer Apple has 3g per 12 fl oz. If you’re watching carbs, see our guide to the best low-carb beers.
How can I make Garage Beer Apple taste better?
Serve it at the right temperature and in the right glass (see below), or use it as the base for a beer cocktail. Our beer cocktails guide has recipes worth trying.
Where is Garage Beer Apple made?
Garage Beer Apple is brewed by Garage Beer in Columbus, Ohio (packaged by Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI).
How do I open Garage Beer Apple without a bottle opener?
A lighter, a sturdy key, a spoon, or the edge of a table all work in a pinch. See our full guide on opening a beer without a bottle opener for 8 methods that actually work.
What glass should I use for Garage Beer Apple?
A standard pint or tulip glass works well for an American light lager, apple-flavored like Garage Beer Apple. See our beer glassware guide for style-by-style recommendations.
