Stateside Brands

What Stateside Brands does

Stateside Brands is a Philadelphia-based beverage manufacturer founded in 2021 by Clement Pappas (CEO) and Matt Quigley, operating as Stateside Brands LLC, d/b/a Stateside Vodka. The company produces a portfolio of vodka-based products across three formats: bottled spirits (Stateside Vodka, 7 times distilled, gluten-free, OU kosher certified), ready-to-drink vodka sodas, and the Surfside non-carbonated RTD line combining iced tea or lemonade with vodka, plus the Super Lyte sports-drink-inspired RTD launched in March 2026. All products share a real-juice, low-calorie positioning (90-95 cal, 0-2g sugar, 4.5% ABV) targeting Gen Z and Millennial consumers shifting away from carbonated hard seltzers.

The company's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce at store.statesidevodka.com (with custom engravings, merchandise, and free shipping over $99), wholesale distribution to liquor stores and national retailers across all 50 states, on-premise placement in 12 MLB stadiums and multiple NBA/NHL arenas, and bar/restaurant coverage across 20+ East Coast and Midwest states. Marketing is anchored by the official partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies, ownership of the Stateside Live! entertainment venue (5,000-person capacity, AVA Rooftop Bar), and lifestyle merchandise collaborations including Surfside x Palm Golf Co. The distillery in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood supports ticketed public tours and an in-house production presence.

Surfside is the company's flagship growth engine, projected at $300M revenue in 2025 per Forbes, with 11M+ cases sold in 2025 (up from under 5M in 2024) and No. 2 position in the U.S. spirits RTD category behind High Noon per Impact Databank. The business remains privately held with no disclosed institutional funding; founders have turned down multiple acquisition offers. AI/ML capabilities are not evidenced in operations or product technology.

Name

Stateside Brands

Legal name

Stateside Brands LLC

Website

https://store.statesidevodka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stateside Brands is a Philadelphia-based beverage company that produces vodka-based spirits and non-carbonated ready-to-drink cocktails (Surfside, Super Lyte, Stateside Vodka Soda) distributed in all 50 U.S. states, sports venues, DTC e-commerce, and its owned Stateside Live! entertainment venue, targeting Gen Z and Millennial consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. RTD Beverage Sales: Primary revenue from selling ready-to-drink canned cocktails including Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka, Surfside Lemonade + Vodka, and Super Lyte products through wholesale distribution to liquor stores, retailers, bars, and restaurants nationwide.
2. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Revenue from online sales through company-owned storefront at store.statesidevodka.com, offering products directly to consumers with shipping across the US, including merchandise and personalized items like custom engravings.
3. Vodka Spirits Sales: Sale of distilled spirits including Stateside Vodka in various sizes (750mL, 1L, 1.75L), Stateside Vodka Soda, and custom engraved bottles, with distribution through both retail and direct channels.
4. Merchandise and Branded Products: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel, barware, pool floats, golf accessories, and branded items through e-commerce and at physical retail locations.
5. Venue Naming Rights and Partnerships: Revenue derived from naming rights to Stateside Live! entertainment venue in Philadelphia, with partnership with Cordish Company and Comcast Spectacor for the £20M+ redevelopment project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

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Product overview

Stateside Brands is a Philadelphia-based beverage company offering a portfolio of vodka-based alcoholic products across multiple formats and brands. The core offerings include Stateside Vodka (spirit), Stateside Vodka Soda (pre-mixed RTD), and Surfside (iced tea and lemonade-based RTD brand). The company recently launched Super Lyte, a sports drink-inspired non-carbonated RTD. All products are vodka-based and marketed toward Gen Z and Millennial consumers. The company operates a direct-to-consumer online store, physical distillery in Fishtown, Philadelphia, and offers branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11 million cases sold in 2025 (up from under 5 million in 2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cordish Company and Comcast SpectacorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Company partnered with Stateside Brands for the £20M+ overhaul of Stateside Live! venue in Philadelphia. The redevelopment includes expanded indoor and outdoor spaces with 5,000-person capacity plaza, AVA Rooftop Bar, and Coors Light Stage. The venue is positioned to capitalize on major events including 2026 FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star Game.
• Philadelphia PhilliescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 March 2026Super Lyte serves as an official partner of the Philadelphia Phillies, with product debut scheduled for the team's 2026 home opener on March 26 at Citizens Bank Park. The partnership provides branded presence at MLB games and access to the Phillies' fan base for marketing activations.
• Palm Golf Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partnership for co-branded merchandise including Surfside x Palm Golf Co. Coast to Coast Snapback hats (multiple colorways), T-shirts, golf gloves, ball markers, and driver covers. The collaboration targets golf enthusiasts and lifestyle consumers with limited edition branded products.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Topo Chico Hard Seltzer (Coca-Cola): Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, launched and scaled by Coca-Cola, is a national hard seltzer competing with Surfside for the same health-conscious, lifestyle-oriented consumer in grocery and on-premise channels.
• BeatBox Beverages: BeatBox is a fast-growing party-style RTD brand (wine and malt-based) targeting Gen Z and Millennial consumers with high-ABV, bold-flavor canned drinks. It competes with Surfside and Super Lyte for the same youth-leaning, on-premise and festival occasions.
• White Claw Hard Seltzer (Mark Anthony Brands): White Claw is the dominant hard seltzer brand competing for the same Gen Z and Millennial drinkers as Surfside and Super Lyte, with similar low-calorie, lifestyle-positioned marketing. Mark Anthony Brands has begun extending into flavored malt-based RTDs adjacent to Stateside's portfolio.
• Truly Hard Seltzer (Boston Beer Company): Truly is a top-selling hard seltzer competing in the same RTD alcohol category as Surfside, with similar health-conscious positioning and broad retail distribution. Boston Beer has expanded Truly into flavored vodka-based RTDs that directly overlap with Stateside's product set.
• Monaco Cocktails: Monaco is a premium canned cocktail brand (vodka-based RTDs including margarita, mule, and spritz variants) directly competing with Stateside's Surfside and Stateside Vodka Soda lines for shelf and venue placement in the spirits-RTD category.
• High Noon (Constellation Brands): High Noon is the leading spirits-based RTD brand in the U.S. and the direct competitor Stateside's Surfside brand is chasing, with vodka-based canned cocktails in similar flavor profiles. It is owned by Constellation Brands and ranked No. 1 in the spirits-RTD category.

Broad incumbents

• Diageo: Diageo is a global spirits giant with growing RTD and canned cocktail offerings (including Smirnoff seltzers and pre-mixed cocktails) competing with Stateside's vodka-based RTDs. Its portfolio breadth, distribution scale, and brand-building capabilities make it a significant indirect competitor and potential acquirer.
• Mark Anthony Brands: Mark Anthony Brands is the parent of White Claw and Mike's Hard Lemonade, dominating the hard seltzer and flavored malt beverage categories that overlap with Stateside's RTD portfolio. It is a broad incumbent with deep retail and on-premise penetration.
• Anheuser-Busch InBev: AB InBev owns multiple hard seltzer and RTD brands (including Bud Light Seltzer and Cutwater Spirits RTDs) competing in the same category as Stateside Brands. Its scale, wholesaler relationships, and venue partnerships make it a formidable incumbent competitor.
• Constellation Brands: Constellation Brands owns High Noon, the No. 1 spirits-RTD brand competing directly with Surfside, alongside a large spirits and beer portfolio. It is a broad incumbent with significantly greater distribution and marketing scale than Stateside.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/statesidevodka
• Instagraminstagram.com/statesidevodka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stateside-brands

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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