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In a high-profile convergence of celebrity-led CPG brands, BERO (the premium non-alcoholic beer co-founded by Tom Holland) and happy® Coffee (co-founded by Robert Downey Jr.) have announced a strategic dual collaboration.

The partnership leverages the long-standing friendship between the two actors to launch a pair of limited-edition beverages that bridge the gap between brewing and roasting traditions. The release introduces a coffee-infused non-alcoholic beer alongside a hop-inspired ground coffee, targeting cross-category consumers seeking "intentional" consumption moments from AM to PM.

Product Architecture: Blending Categories

The collaboration features two distinct SKUs, each borrowing sensory cues from the partner brand to create unique flavour profiles.

1. BERO Coffee Draught A functional hybrid designed to sit between a stout and a cold brew.

• Profile: A smooth, full-bodied beverage blending the roasted depth of a stout-style beer with the character of happy®’s coffee.

• Tasting Notes: Balanced malt sweetness, cocoa notes, and roasted coffee undertones.

• Texture: Carried by a creamy nitrogen-infused mouthfeel.

• Specs: <0.5% ABV.

2. happy® Eternal Hoptimist Ground Coffee A coffee blend designed to mimic the aromatics of brewing without the alcohol.

• Sourcing: 100% Arabica beans from Brazil and Colombia.

• Roast Profile: Slow-roasted to coax out rich, layered flavours.

• Innovation: Infused with "happy vibes" inspired by hops, delivering unexpected notes of citrus and pine typical of craft beer, yet remaining completely alcohol-free.

Connection and Craft

The partnership is positioned not just as a licensing deal, but as a meeting of minds between two founders obsessed with quality and precision. Holland and Downey’s decade-long friendship serves as the narrative anchor for the campaign.

Robert Downey Jr. commented on the genesis of the project: "My friendship with Tom stems from mutual support and respect, and this partnership is exactly that — sharing what we love and creating quality products in tandem."

Tom Holland added:

Commercial Availability

The limited-edition collection has secured a significant retail footprint. Both products will be available as limited exclusives at Target stores nationwide, as well as through the brands' respective direct-to-consumer platforms, berobrewing.com and happyproducts.com.