Cisco Brewers, Revolution Partner On New Pilsner For MLS Season

FOXBORO, MA — Cisco Brewers and the New England Revolution have collaborated for a special brew for the 2025 MLS season.

Defend the Fort, a traditional Czech Pilsner that’s "bright, crisp and dry-hopped with herbaceous and citrusy New Zealand hops," is set to debut just in time for the Revs' home opener against the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

The can prominently features the professional soccer club’s bold red and blue colors, and the name pays homage to the club’s loyal supporters.

For 30 years, fans have been making their voices heard from “The Fort”, the standing-only sections where they sing for the full 90 minutes as they urge on the Revs to defend their home fortress, Gillette Stadium. Now, the team and Cisco are paying them back with a homage.

“Cisco is a brand and brewery that has always brought people together for a great time,” said Megan Tuttle, Northeast Craft Regional Vice President at Anheuser-Busch. “We’re stoked to continue that tradition by partnering with the New England Revolution and uniting the growing soccer fandom in the US.”

Defend the Fort is now available throughout Massachusetts for the 2025 season, including at Cisco’s pubs —the original Cisco Brewers in Nantucket, plus Boston and New Bedford, Mass.

“We’re excited to partner with Anheuser-Busch and the talented brewers at Cisco to launch this great-tasting beer, made with Revolution fans in mind, in time for our first home match of our 30th season,” said Cathal Conlon, Vice President of Marketing & Community Engagement at the New England Revolution. “We’re sure the Revolution fans who help the team defend our home each game are going to love having this crisp and refreshing pilsner as part of their matchday experience, from the tailgate to the stands.”

The collaboration brew is now available on draught and on shelves in 16 oz. can 4-packs throughout Massachusetts until July 2025. In addition to Defend the Fort, Cisco partners with the New England Patriots for the annual release of Forever New England for the NFL season.