Rumor Mill: New Megadeth Beer Line / Beer Girl Teams Up With Karl Strauss In California

American Craft Beer|October 29th, 2025|

Three cans of Rattlehead beer on a black surface, with a blurred background of two people on a stage playing electric guitars under red and green lights. The three cans are for Rattlehead IPA, Rattlehead Pilsner, and Rattlehead IPA Zero. They are part of a line of beers from Megadeth Beer Co., founded by Dave Mustaine, and brewed in collaboration with Black Sheep Brewery.

(Courtesy Magadeth Beer Co.)

Megadeth has sold 50 million records worldwide. They’ve also a line of beers that they brew along with Black Sheep Brewery under the Rattlehead line.. We’ve that, “Words to Drink By” and more…

New Megadeth Beer Line

Megadeth is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson. They are considered pioneers of thrash metal, and are known for their technical and complex style with lyrical themes including death, war, politics, and religion.

Megadeth has sold 50 million records worldwide and has won one Grammy Award. They’ve also a line of beers that they brew along with Black Sheep Brewery under the Rattlehead line that posting strong sales in the UK.

Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine worked with Black Sheep Brewery, based in Masham, Yorkshire, to produce the new beers which include 4,5% ABV IPA, a 4% ABV Pilsner and an alcohol-free India Pale Ale. The Rattlehead beer line first became available online through the Megadeth Beer Co. website. It has since expanded to be available in Tesco supermarkets (think Safeway, but with a British accent)..

Words to Drink By

“We live in an emotional world. Facts are secondary in not only politics, but the arts. And when confronted with the truth, no one wants to acknowledge it. “– Bob Lefsetz, music and media writer

(Courtesy Beer Girl Brewing)

Beer Girl Teams Up With Karl Strauss In California

Beer Girl Brewing has partnered with Karl Strauss Distributing to expand its presence across Southern California. The agreement, which was announced in October 2025, will make Beer Girl’s popular light lagers more widely available throughout the region.

Headquartered in Irvine California, Beer Girl produces two standout beers: a Lighter Lager and an Amber Lager. Both clock in at a highly sessionable 3.5% ABV and are brewed with corn (not wheat), “offering a naturally sugar-free and gluten-reduced option for modern drinkers,” according to PorchDrinking.

Since 2018, Karl Strauss Distribution has leveraged its deep industry roots and SoCal reach to support fellow brewers who value quality and independence.

“When I met the folks from Beer Girl, I was immediately excited,” said Karl Strauss Chief Operating Officer Chad Heath. “It is rare to see a new bran with such polish, brewing knowledge, a complete marketing program, financial backing, and beers that are very interesting and uniquely positioned.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Karl Strauss Distributing,” said Caroline Foulk, Co-Founder of Beer Girl. “To have a legendary brand like Karl Strauss give you that seal of approval is both incredible and humbling.”