WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Amstel Xlight is redefining how light beer fits into an active lifestyle. Starting February, beer drinkers in Arizona, Texas, and Massachusetts will learn how Amstel Xlight is the first beer to embrace fitness in all forms, and how with only 90 calories, 2 grams of carbs, 4.2% ABV, and 4 IBUs, Amstel Xlight complements their version of an active lifestyle. Amstel Xlight embraces fitness for everyday people, who exercise to stay in shape, are active for the sheer fun of it, and for whom life is their workout.
“Life is busy,” says Jessica Robinson, VP, Amstel. “Drinkers recognize the challenges of juggling life while trying to stay fit and are looking for a beer that doesn’t weigh them down or hold them back,” continues Robinson. “Being fit is important, whether that means keeping up on a treadmill or keeping up with family. That’s okay, because life is so much more than what happens in the gym. We’re reaching out to beer drinkers who have figured out how to stay fit and still have a life.”
The new “Fit for Real Life” marketing campaign beginning in February in Arizona, Texas, and Massachusetts invites consumers to embrace life’s workout, while choosing a light and refreshing beer they can feel good about. A social engagement platform that includes a series of digital videos position Amstel Xlight as the obvious choice for consumers who strive for an active lifestyle; a lifestyle defined not by intense, high-energy workouts, but by everyday efforts like tricep dips between two twin beds or high knees while getting the paper in the morning. The spots all end with the tag, “The 2 carb, 90 calorie beer that’s fit for real life.”
“The new campaign adds a clever, humorous twist to the everyday workout that is life,” Robinson continued. “We want to celebrate the little decisions, like choosing a low-carb, low-calorie beer that complements an everyday active lifestyle. The campaign is light and refreshing, just like Amstel Xlight.”
GSD&M, a creatively-driven, full-service agency located in Austin, TX is responsible for the new campaign. “It’s inspiring to work with a forward-thinking brand like Amstel Xlight at Heineken USA,” said J.B. Raftus, CMO at GSD&M. “They recognized the big opportunity that the low calorie/low carb segment presented and then created a liquid we could credibly position to real people as an antidote to the unrealistic images that most beer marketing puts forth. ‘Fit For Real Life’ resonates because it’s authentic and relevant to peoples’ lives, and consumers are hungry for brands who recognize that.”
In keeping with its “Fit for Real Life” message, Amstel Xlight is the Official Beer of 2018 Spartan Race in Arizona, Texas and Massachusetts. Spartan Race is the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand, putting on over 200 events across more than 30 countries this year alone. “Spartan athletes lead healthy, active lifestyles that include training hard, eating right and preparing their minds for life’s obstacles,” said Spartan VP of Global Partnerships Ian Lawson. “We only partner with like-minded brands that share our passion for healthy living, and Amstel Xlight allows the Spartan community to enjoy a great tasting beer while maintaining their carb, nutrition and fitness goals.”
About HEINEKEN USA
HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation’s leading high-end beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN International NV, the world’s most international brewer. Key brands imported into the U.S. are Heineken®, the world’s most international beer brand, the Dos Equis Franchise, the Tecate Franchise and Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders. HEINEKEN USA also imports Amstel Light, Amstel Xlight, Indio, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands. For the latest information on our company and brands, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com.
ABOUT SPARTAN RACE, INC.
Spartan Race is the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand, and the first in-sport to feature timing and global rankings. With more than 200 events across more than 30 countries in 2018, Spartan will attract more than one million global participants offering open heats for all fitness levels, along with competitive and elite heats. The Spartan Race lifestyle boasts a community of more than five million passionate social media followers, health and wellness products, training and nutrition programs, and a popular NBC television series, which has made obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Spartan Race events feature races at three distances, 3+Mile/20+ Obstacle “Sprint,” 8+ Mile/25+ Obstacle “Super” and 12+ Mile/30+ Obstacle “Beast,” culminating in the Reebok Spartan Race World Championship in North Lake Tahoe, Calif. Visit http://www.spartan.com for more information and registration.