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Philly favorite Hank's Beverages joins West Coast palace of pop

Torrance, CA - Real Soda in Real Bottles, Ltd., a beverage distributor specializing in premium sodas, is bringing a taste of Philadelphia to the West Coast with Hank's Beverages.

With a selection of over 600 glass-bottled sodas, Real Soda in Real Bottles, Ltd. caters to clientele desiring upscale, eclectic products, and even a bit of nostalgia. In fact, a high level of consumer demand sparked a variety of regional affiliates throughout California, Oregon, and Washington, with the primary concentration of accounts in the Los Angeles and San Francisco metro areas.

A total of ten premium, gourmet beverages will be available, including Hank's Premium Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Birch Beer, Wishniak Black Cherry, Vanilla Cream, and Orange Soda, along with the newest flavors including Orange Cream, Island Fruit Punch, Highland Berry, and Citrus.

"There is a strong base of consumers on the West Coast and across the nation desiring eclectic, upscale soft drinks. Beverages like those in the Hank's line will sell well on both the retail and consumer level," states Danny Ginsburg, president of Real Soda in Real Bottles.

Packaged in distinctive amber bottles, clear flint bottles, or green glass, Hank's upscale packaging displays screen-printed labels with gold foil trimóa process typically reserved for more costly beverages such as wine and alcohol.

The beverages will be initially sold in single serveóretailing for approximately $0.89 - $0.99.

For more information on Real Soda in Real Bottles or Hank's Beverages, please contact Danny Ginsburg, president of Real Soda in Real Bottles at 310-326-9202 or Bill Dunman, General Manager of Hank's Beverages at 1-800-289-4722.