Tribute Toast: Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer Sells Out Nationwide
Jaden Patel here, dry humor on tap: If there’s one thing Americans love more than muscle-bound wrestlers, it’s muscle-bound wrestlers’ beers flying off shelves. According to sources at TMZ, Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer has seen an unprecedented sales spike since the wrestling icon’s sudden passing from cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida residence. Retailers from New York to Miami report empty racks faster than you can say “Hulkamania.”
First brewed in June 2024, Real American Beer was already riding a wave of nostalgia. Now it’s practically a limited-edition memorial pour. Retail analytics from Nielsen (via Retail Dive) indicate that 12-pack cases and 24-ounce cans have collectively surged in sales by more than 300 percent in the last week. One Long Island liquor store manager confessed to TMZ that customers are “sweeping the shelves, grabbing two or three cases each,” leaving him scratching his head as he reorders yet another shipment.
Meanwhile, the brand’s leadership is scrambling to meet demand. In an official statement on Real American’s website, CEO Terri Francis confirmed that production lines are operating at full throttle. Stores across Florida, New York, and California have been prioritized for the next delivery, and Francis promises “we’ll have enough beer so fans can raise a glass to Hulk’s legacy.”
Beer isn’t the only arena where Real American plans to muscle in. Back in May, Hogan announced plans to acquire Hooters following its March Chapter 11 filing. Sources tell TMZ that the acquisition remains active despite recent events, aligning with Hogan’s vision of uniting American-made brands and communities. Francis reiterated that Hogan’s entrepreneurial spirit drove both the beer launch and the restaurant bid, and “we intend to carry forward that mission with the same strength and optimism he championed.”
Tributes continue to pour in. Vince McMahon praised Hogan’s resilience, Ric Flair saluted his flair for showmanship, and even former President Donald Trump offered condolences. Yet perhaps the loudest tribute is the collective clink of beer cans emptied in Hogan’s honor.
So what’s next for Real American? Will beer run out faster than you can flex? Keep your eyes peeled for restock alerts—and maybe start rationing those 24-ounce cans just in case.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Real American official statement, Nielsen via Retail Dive
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