Ale-8-One recently debuted the Pawpaw Ale-8 — a limited-edition summer release that capitalizes on Kentucky’s pawpaw fruit. For this product, the company collaborated with Kentucky State University’s specialized research program to authentically capture the tropical flavors of what locals call the ‘Kentucky banana.’

The Pawpaw Ale-8 boasts “real sugar, natural flavors, and no dyes.” Kevin Price, CMO of Ale-8-One, commented about the beverage release and the pawpaw fruit: “We are so excited to showcase the tropical wonders of landlocked Kentucky. Pawpaw Ale-8 brings to life the authenticity of the Bluegrass through the sweetness of our native fruit.” Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President of Kentucky State University, also commented on Kentucky State University’s pioneering pawpaw research program, which has “deepened our understanding of this native fruit’s cultivation, flavor development, and sustainability.”

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