Convenience-store chain Rutter’s has launched pumpkin spice ale Haunted Harvest in collaboration with Rusty Rail Brewing Co. The fall seasonal beer is available in limited quantities at Rutter’s Pennsylvania locations that sell beer.
This marks the sixth Rutter’s exclusive beer launch.
- Rutter’s is No. 78 on CSP’s 2024 Top 202 ranking of U.S. convenience-store chains by store count.
“As we continue to bring new flavorful and unique craft beers to our customers, we strive to have fun, and offer a great tasting brew,” said Adam Long, senior category manager at Rutter’s. “Having the opportunity to collaborate with a great partner in Rusty Rail continues to help us produce some fantastic products, including Haunted Harvest.”
Haunted Harvest comes in a four-pack of 16-ounce cans for $13.49.
“We are very excited here at Rusty Rail to be working with Rutter’s again on this fun and exciting collaboration,” said Rich Schrader, President of Rusty Rail Brewing Co. “Last year’s collab was amazing and we think this year’s Haunted Harvest will be even better. What could be better than mixing beer and Halloween with an amazing company like Rutter’s?”
In late 2021, Rutter’s launched its first private-branded beer, Chocolate Milk Stout, in collaboration with Lancaster Brewing Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
In May 2023, Rutter’s launched Big Berry Attitude, a citrus ale created in collaboration with Lancaster Brewing Co.
In fall 2023, Rutter’s launched a White Chocolate Cherry Golden Stout with Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania-based Rusty Rail Brewing.
In April, Rutter’s announced its summer beer Don’t Have a Cow, created in collaboration with Philadelphia-based brewer Evil Genius.
Rutter’s, York, Pennsylvania, operates 87 locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia. It expects to open its first store in Virginia in summer 2025.
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