Donna's Pickle Beer
Donna's Pickle Beer is a craft lager that blends a light-bodied golden ale with all-natural dill pickle brine. Born from a vision to create a refreshing, pickle-forward beer, it has quickly become a sensation, scaling from 100 to 7,000 cases monthly.
The Story
Donna's Pickle Beer is a Southern California craft beer brand known for its unique pickle-flavored beer. Founded by Josh Jancewicz and Scott Baird, the company was born from a desire to create a beer that looked like it had always been around while offering a truly distinctive taste experience.
The beer combines a light-bodied golden ale with all-natural dill pickle brine, creating a refreshing and crisp flavor that has become a hit in the competitive craft beer market. Within just six weeks of launching, Donna's Pickle Beer ranked in the top 100 craft beer products in Southern California.
Today, Donna's Pickle Beer continues to grow its distribution across California. The brand has become Pilot Project Brewery's fastest-growing brand in history, proving that unique flavor combinations can find a dedicated audience in the craft beer world.
Key Facts & Metrics
Products & Services
Donnas Pickle Beer 6 Pack Cans
The original Donna's Pickle Beer in convenient 12oz cans. A bold combination of beer and pickles that looks like it has always been around.
Donnas Pickle Beer Lemon Lime 6 Pack
A twist on the original pickle beer, infused with lemon-lime for a tangy, effervescent flavor experience. Perfect for adventurous craft beer lovers.
Donnas Pickle Beer Original 6 Pack
A craft lager blending light-bodied golden ale with all-natural dill pickle brine. Refreshing, crisp, and uniquely delicious in every sip.
Company Timeline
2018 — Donnas Pickle Beer Founded
Josh Jancewicz and Scott Baird created Donna's Pickle Beer in Southern California, inspired by mid-century bar culture and a desire to make a unique pickle-flavored craft beer.
2019 — Rapid Market Success
Within six weeks of launching, Donna's Pickle Beer ranked in the top 100 craft beer products in Southern California.
2020 — Distribution Expansion
The brand expanded distribution across California, becoming Pilot Project Brewery's fastest-growing brand in history.
