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Key Takeaways
- Garage Beer has launched a new two-part series called BREWMITE, a martial arts parody starring NFL veteran and co-owner Jason Kelce.
- Shot at a real dojo in Florida, the campaign combines '80s movie nostalgia with beer-fueled humor, following Kelce’s training for a fictional underground tournament.
- Created with creative input from Kelce himself, the campaign leans into absurd storytelling and physical comedy to get to the fans.
What do you get when you mix a cold beer, a kung fu dojo, and Jason Kelce in a headband?
Garage Beer’s wildest campaign yet.
The alcoholic brand is tapping into martial arts movie nostalgia with "BREWMITE," a new content series created in partnership with the former NFL star, who also happens to co-own the brand.
The campaign kicks off with Kelce reluctantly entering an ancient fighting tournament — complete with over-the-top training montages, dramatic stares, and the ultimate prize: a golden can of Garage Beer.
The fight for the Golden Garage starts NOW! 🍻 pic.twitter.com/crTKHCJmxX
— Garage Beer (@drinkgaragebeer) April 11, 2025
Filmed at the Florida Budokan dojo under the guidance of real-life Chief Master Instructor Sabastian Velilla, the project pairs genuine martial arts backdrops with the irreverent brand tone Garage Beer is known for.
Notably, former Eagles teammate Beau Allen also stars in the campaign, playing Kelce’s trainer.
Kelce’s growing influence off the field has turned him into a commercial favorite, from podcast fame to product partnerships. His involvement goes beyond spokesperson, he helped shape the series' direction.
"We’re living in a time where beer drinkers are craving more than commercials — they want characters, they want stories, and they want to laugh," said Kelce in a PRNewswire press release.
"I grew up loving martial arts movies, so we brought that genre back with a Garage Beer twist. This thing is completely unhinged in the best way."
Garage Beer has consistently leaned into humorous, fan-driven campaigns, and "BREWMITE" takes it further with in-universe storytelling, characters, teasers, trailers, and collectible merch.
By turning Jason Kelce into an unexpected kung fu hero, Garage Beer’s brand marketing strategy trades slogans for storylines: serving up suds with a side of satire.
Beyond the Beer
To round out the film-inspired experience, Garage Beer will also be releasing nostalgic merch alongside the content.
The drop is set to include:
- Embroidered jackets
- Hologram stickers
- Posters
- Signed 8x10s
- A limited-edition VHS releasing later this year
One lucky fan can even score a real-life cameo in Part II and train with Chief Master Velilla himself. Details will be shared on Garage Beer’s social channels in May.
Training starts tomorrow pic.twitter.com/Pn0NCvMEm8
— Garage Beer (@drinkgaragebeer) April 11, 2025
The next installment will be shaped by fan feedback — continuing the brand’s push to co-create content with its audience.
As for Kelce’s final opponent in the saga? The team hints it could be someone close to home, and fans will have to tune in to find out.
Recently, Miller High Life, launched a year-long platform that celebrates the union of good music and "The Champagne of Beers."
The Brand-to-Studio Shift Is On
Garage Beer’s approach isn't just playful — it reflects a larger trend toward entertainment-led consumer marketing where brands become content studios. This shift has fueled a new wave of viral marketing campaigns that blur the line between content and commerce, turning viewers into fans and fans into brand advocates.
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