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title: "UMD, Baltimore Brewery Serve Up New Terp-Themed Beer"
date: 2024-08-01T10:00:00-04:00
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# UMD, Baltimore Brewery Serve Up New Terp-Themed Beer

*August 1, 2024* — by [Chris Carroll](/author/chris-carroll)


> Partnership With Union Craft, Co-founded by Alum, to Include Academic Opportunities

*Beer Testudo Lager 07152024 SC 8510 1920x1080 — Testudo Premium Lager is being produced under a partnership between UMD and Union Craft Brewing, cofounded by Adam Benesch '98 (below), shown at the company's Baltimore brewery.*

As a student, Adam Benesch ’98 shared his latest home brews with buddies on game days. Now, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Maryland and Union Craft Brewing, its co-founder and CEO is pouring frosty beers for the Terp community at large.

Testudo Premium Lager, which Benesch described as “a super drinkable, incredibly approachable, very flavorful” classic lager, will be available at UMD athletic venues including SECU Stadium and the Xfinity Center, as well as retail locations throughout the DMV.

The partnership with the Baltimore brewery, announced Thursday, is also intended to provide internships and new learning opportunities for students studying in the fermentation science, marketing and other majors, while the Maryland mascot-themed beer will eventually offer a fertile testbed for incorporating hops and barley from the state’s farms into a popular product. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the One Maryland Collective, an endeavor composed of fans, alums, businesses and charities that helps UMD student-athletes capitalize on their name, image and likeness (NIL).

“Partnering with Union Craft Brewing is a perfect union,” said Brian Ullmann, executive associate athletic director/chief strategy officer. “We are thrilled to offer Testudo Premium Lager to all of Terp Nation, at our events and across the DMV.”



*Man stands near large stack of empty beer cans*



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**Sidebar note:**

Celebrate the new Testudo Premium Lager at a launch party at 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at Union Craft Brewing at 1700 W. 41st St., Suite 420 in Baltimore. [Registration](https://umd.alumniq.com/index.cfm/events:register/home/eventId/2578) is requested.





**Topics:** [Athletics](https://today.umd.edu/tags/athletics)


**Tags:** [Alumni](https://today.umd.edu/topic/alumni)


**Units:** [Department of Intercollegiate Athletics](https://today.umd.edu/topic/department-intercollegiate-athletics)