The new easy-drinking lineup supports local nonprofits through every case sold. 

Cinderlands Beer Co. has just announced the launch of Easy Course, a new lineup of approachable, dependable beers brewed for wherever the day leads. Alongside the release, Cinderlands is introducing the Course Forward Initiative, a year-long giveback program that supports local nonprofit organizations through every case sold.

Through Course Forward, Cinderlands will donate $1 from every case of Easy Course sold in 2026 to two community partners: Mountain Watershed Association and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

The Easy Course lineup includes three year-round offerings:

• Easy Course: Amber – a classic amber lager with subtle toast and a clean, smooth finish
• Easy Course: Gold – a golden American wheat ale with bright citrus character and refreshing balance
• Easy Course: IPA – a classic, approachable IPA with expressive hop aroma and easy drinkability

All three beers are packaged in 12oz cans and designed to be reliable companions for life’s casual moments.
“Easy Course is an important step forward for Cinderlands and the future we envision,” said Jamie Warden, co-founder and managing partner, Cinderlands Beer Co. “We built this line to connect with a wider range of beer drinkers through approachable styles, regionally-inspired design, and accessible package formats, while still delivering the quality and character people expect from us. It reflects a serious commitment to growing our reach and inviting more people into what we do.”

Mountain Watershed Association is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to protect, preserve, and restore the Youghiogheny River watershed and its broader communities through conservation, recreation, education, and advocacy. Colleen O’Neil, communications specialist for Mountain Watershed, said, “MWA is excited about the Course Forward Initiative! Our organization has fought for clean water in our watershed since 1994. We love partnering with organizations that share our community-first values—and clean water is the most important ingredient in brewing a great beer!”

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that distributes food for over 53 million meals annually across the southwestern Pennsylvania region. “This fundraiser is an act of love for our neighbors who work so hard to put food on their own tables. These are financially trying times for so many in our region, and these funds will go a long way to provide much-needed grocery items.” attribution to Kara Davidson

“Easy Course and the Course Forward Fund represent what it means for us to be more than beer. This platform is about showing up for our communities, supporting the organizations doing the hard, meaningful work of making them stronger, and putting real resources behind caring for our neighbors,” said Paul Schneider, co-founder and managing partner, Cinderlands Beer Co. “We’re proud to use this line not just to bring people together, but to help move that work forward.”

To celebrate the launch, Cinderlands will host an Easy Course Launch Happy Hour on Wednesday, May 7, at Cinderlands Warehouse in the Strip District. Guests can sample all three Easy Course beers, meet representatives from the 2026 Course Forward partners, and learn how every purchase helps create local impact throughout the year.

Beyond the launch celebration, Cinderlands will support both organizations through additional events, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships throughout 2026, with more to be announced soon.
Easy Course is available now at all Cinderlands locations and through select distributors and retailers throughout Western Pennsylvania.