The Albany Gazette - American Rebel (NASDAQ:AREB) Announces American Rebel Light Beer Scores Premier Beachfront Placement at Tootsie's PCB as the World-Famous Orchid Lounge Opens Massive New Panama City Beach Venue in Florida

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL AND NASHVILLE, TN / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AREB) announces that American Rebel Light Beer Tall Boys (16 oz) are available and were part of the grand opening weekend at Tootsie's PCB. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, the world-famous Nashville honky-tonk that launched the careers of country music legends, has just raised the curtain on what promises to be one of the most electrifying live entertainment destinations in the American Southeast.

Tootsie's PCB - a massive, multi-story beachfront entertainment complex built on the legendary grounds of the former Spinnaker Beach Club - officially opened its doors on Panama City Beach the weekend of May 1-3, 2026, and from the very first night, American Rebel Light Beer - America's Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand-Your-Ground Beer - was being served in iconic 16 oz Tall Boy cans to the packed crowds celebrating on the Gulf Coast.

Stretching across 30,000 square feet of pure honky-tonk greatness with three levels of live music, expansive dance floors, a full kitchen, outdoor beachside seating, and breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views, Tootsie's PCB is not just a bar - it's a world-class destination where country music culture collides with the laid-back freedom of the Florida Panhandle. If you love the USA, are proud to be an American, live for great music, and know what it means to hold a cold, crisp beer in your hand and Rebel Up - Tootsie's PCB is where you need to be. And when you get there, put an American Rebel Light Beer Tall Boy in your hand. You've earned it.

The World-Famous Tootsie's Takes the Party to the Beach in Panama City, FL

After a highly successful 16-year run at Panama City Beach's Pier Park, Tootsie's has planted its iconic orchid-purple flag directly on the Gulf, bringing bigger stages, bigger acts, and an even bigger honky-tonk experience right to the water's edge. Sporting the same vibrant orchid-purple exterior of the beloved Nashville original, Tootsie's PCB carries the DNA of the most legendary music venue on Lower Broadway - the bar that once served Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Roger Miller, and a young Willie Nelson before they became icons.

Tootsie's PCB delivers live music from open to close, seven days a week - acoustic sets pouring into the afternoon sun, full-band performances lighting up the night, and exclusive grand opening weekend appearances by country music stars Randy Houser and Riley Green, alongside Tootsie's world-class roster of touring musicians. Family-friendly until 8 p.m. An unforgettable 21+ party after dark. Three floors. Gulf views. Cold beer, including American Rebel Light. No apologies.

"I'm an American and have always considered myself a rebel so when presented the opportunity to carry American Rebel Beer, it was a no brainer," says Tristan Smith, Chief of Operations for Tootsie's. "Andy and the American Rebel team are amazing, incredibly personable and always down to hang out and have a beer. I'm incredibly grateful for the partnership and friendship that has been built with American Rebel."

"This is a watershed moment for American Rebel Light Beer and for every patriot who believes in this brand," said Andy Ross, CEO of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AREB). "Tootsie's PCB is not just a venue - it is a world-class beachfront entertainment destination, and having American Rebel Light Beer as the beer of choice from day one is exactly the kind of high-visibility, high-volume placement that moves the needle for our investors and accelerates our growth story in Florida and beyond. Rebel Light put a flag in the ground on Broadway in Nashville when Tootsie's first brought us in, and Steve Smith and Jonathan Scott's faith in this brand really launched us. Now, with Tootsie's PCB roaring open on Panama City Beach, we are planting that flag in the sand - and the whole Gulf Coast is watching. Our sales in Florida are exploding. If you're a retailer, a bar owner or a distributor watching this unfold and you haven't made the call yet - now is the time. Get on board. Rebel Up! Having American Rebel Light Beer at Tootsie's is a strong signal to every retailer and operator across this country that America's Patriotic Beer is building real, unstoppable momentum. We want to thank Tootsie's PCB and our distribution partner in the Florida panhandle, Goldring Gulf Distributing, that are leading the charge and continuing to Rebel Up!"

"Tootsie's Panama City Beach gives American Rebel Light Beer placement in one of the most dynamic entertainment venues in the Southeast," said Todd Porter, President of American Rebel Beverages. "Tootsie's opening weekend proved that American Rebel Light Beer fits naturally at Tootsie's Panama City Beach, and we're proud to support this world-class venue that draws locals, tourists, and country music fans from across the region. Having American Rebel Beer at Tootsie's Panama City strengthens our footprint in Florida and reinforces the momentum we're building with our distributor Goldring Gulf Distributing Company."

Tootsie's 60 Years of Legend. One Iconic Brand.

The story of Tootsie's begins in 1960, when Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess took over a humble Nashville bar across the alley from the Grand Ole Opry and transformed it into the beating heart of American country music. She served Kris Kristofferson, Faron Young, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Hank Cochran, Mel Tillis, Webb Pierce, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline, and many more - many of them just starting out, before the world knew their names. Opry performers would sometimes sneak across the alley between sets just to grab a cold one at Tootsie's.

In 1992, Nashville businessman Steve Smith reinvested in Tootsie's and was credited with helping fuel the revitalization of downtown Nashville. As Dave Cooley - top adviser to Nashville Mayor Phil Bredesen - noted in The Tennessean in 2015: "It was significant when Tootsie's changed hands." Today, under the leadership of Steve Smith, Jonathan Scott, and Tristan Smith, Tootsie's continues to write new chapters in American music history - and the most exciting chapter yet is unfolding right now on the beaches of Panama City Beach, Florida.

Rebel Up Patriots. Raise a "Rebel Light" Tall Boy. This Is Your Moment.

If you love the USA. If you stand for the flag and sing the anthem loud. If you love great music and you know that nothing tastes better than a cold, crisp, all-natural light beer on a hot Florida day - get to Tootsie's PCB. Put an American Rebel Light Beer 16 oz Tall Boy in your hand. Raise it high. Celebrate good music, great company, and the freedom that makes America the greatest country on earth.

Stand Tall. Stand Proud. Be Loud. Rebel Up. Celebrate Life. Celebrate Freedom.

American Rebel Light Beer - America's Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand-Your-Ground Beer - is available now at Tootsie's PCB in Panama City Beach, at the original world-famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, and at select grocery, convenience, and on-premise locations across Florida and 18 states nationwide.

Goldring Gulf Distributing Company (gulfdistributing.com) distributes American Rebel Light across 10 Northwest Florida counties. Founded by Frieda Maisel in 1973, Goldring Gulf is still proudly family-owned today.

About Tootsie's Orchid Lounge - Panama City Beach

Born from the soul of one of America's most legendary honky-tonks, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Panama City Beach brings the spirit of Nashville's iconic Broadway straight to the white sands of the Florida Panhandle. Rooted in a legacy that dates back to 1960 - when the legendary Hattie "Tootsie" Bess transformed a humble Nashville bar into a sanctuary for country music royalty like Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline, and a young Willie Nelson - Tootsie's has always been more than a bar. It's a movement.

The Panama City Beach location carries that same electric DNA in a massive 30,000-square-foot beachside destination built on the legendary grounds of the former Spinnaker Beach Club. Open seven days a week, Tootsie's PCB delivers live music from open to close - acoustic sets in the afternoon giving way to full-band performances that keep the energy soaring deep into the night. With a family-friendly atmosphere until 8 p.m. and a 21+ party atmosphere after dark, there's truly something for everyone who walks through those iconic orchid-painted doors.

More than just a music venue, Tootsie's PCB is a full-service entertainment experience - offering a full bar, outdoor seating, a kitchen serving crowd-favorite American fare, and an atmosphere that crackles with the same authenticity that has made the Tootsie's name world-famous for over six decades. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Panama City Beach is where country music culture meets beach freedom.

For booking inquiries, sponsorship opportunities or more information, visit tootsiesflorida.com or follow @tootsiespcb on social media.

About American Rebel Light Beer

American Rebel Light Beer is a premium domestic light lager crafted for patriots who love their country and want crisp, clean, full-flavor refreshment with a lighter feel. American Rebel Light Beer celebrates freedom, Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of the American Dream, anchored by its signature brand statement: "America's Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand-Your-Ground Beer."

PUT A CAN IN YOUR HAND: A BETTER FOR YOU PREMIUM LIGHT LAGER BUILT TO WIN

American Rebel Light Beer is crafted for beer drinkers who want a crisp, clean, easy-drinking domestic light lager with a "better for you" profile, aligned with a brand that celebrates freedom and the American spirit. It's the only BEER we're DRINKIN' ROUND HERE.

• 110 calories per 12 oz

• 4g carbs per 12 oz

• 4.2% ABV

• 100% all malt recipe - no adjuncts, no corn syrups, no rice extracts

• Cold, extended fermentation for crisp taste and "brilliant" clarity

• Brewed in La Crosse, Wisconsin, by City Brewing Company in partnership with the AlcSource beverage innovation team

Since its launch in September 2024, American Rebel Light Beer has rolled out in 18 states - including Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, Mississippi, Minnesota, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Alabama, Connecticut, and Kansas - and continues to expand nationwide as America's Patriotic, "better for you" light beer.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, American Rebel Light Beer is proudly served in leading honky-tonk establishments up and down Lower Broadway, bringing patriotic refreshment to the heart of Music City. The brand pursues a Distributor-First growth strategy, prioritizing strong partnerships with leading wholesalers to rapidly expand retail and on-premise availability and build nationwide momentum.

For more information, visit americanrebelbeer.com.

Retail and Distribution Inquiries:
Todd Porter, President, American Rebel Beverages
[email protected]

About American Rebel Holdings, Inc.

American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AREB) is a diversified patriotic lifestyle company founded by CEO Andy Ross. The Company began with branded safes and personal security products and has expanded into beverages, apparel, and accessories. With the introduction and growth of American Rebel Light Beer, the Company continues to execute its distribution-first strategy while building American Rebel as America's Patriotic Brand.

For more information, visit americanrebelbeer.com and americanrebel.com.

Watch the American Rebel Story as told by CEO Andy Ross: THE AMERICAN REBEL STORY

Investor Contact
American Rebel Holdings, Inc.
[email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally identified by the use of words and phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "likely," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would," and similar expressions, or the negative of such terms.

In this press release, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the anticipated commercial benefits and revenue impact of American Rebel Light Beer's placement at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Panama City Beach ("Tootsie's PCB"); the expectation that the Tootsie's PCB placement will drive reorders, long-term account retention, or sustained sales volume at this or any other venue; the Company's assertions regarding accelerating sales momentum, distribution expansion, and market penetration across Florida and other states; the projected ability of American Rebel Light Beer's placement at Tootsie's PCB to generate additional placements, distribution agreements, or retail partnerships with other on-premise accounts, grocery stores, convenience stores, or national chains; expectations regarding the growth trajectory of American Rebel Light Beer within the beverage alcohol industry; statements regarding the commercial significance of the Tootsie's PCB grand opening and its effect on the Company's brand awareness, consumer demand, or investor interest; and any statements regarding the Company's financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, business strategy, distribution-first growth model, or future prospects.

Important Cautionary Notice Regarding Initial Placements

Investors and prospective investors are specifically cautioned that an initial on-premise placement, including the placement of American Rebel Light Beer at Tootsie's PCB announced in this press release, is not a guarantee of future reorders, continued account activity, long-term commercial success, or revenue generation. Initial placements in bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, and similar on-premise accounts are subject to discretionary purchasing decisions by venue operators and are not governed by long-term supply contracts or minimum purchase obligations unless otherwise specified. Venue operators retain full discretion to modify, reduce, or discontinue product offerings at any time and for any reason, including changes in consumer preference, product performance, competition from other brands, pricing pressures, distributor relationships, operational changes, or shifts in venue programming and customer demographics. The fact that American Rebel Light Beer was available at Tootsie's PCB during its grand opening weekend (May 1-3, 2026) does not constitute a representation or warranty that the product will continue to be offered, reordered, or prominently featured at the venue on an ongoing basis.

Similarly, the Company's placement at Tootsie's PCB does not guarantee similar placements at other venues, nor does it ensure the expansion of the Company's on-premise footprint in Florida or any other market. Brand recognition, venue traffic, event attendance, and consumer consumption at entertainment venues are subject to significant variability based on factors outside the Company's control, including weather, seasonal tourism patterns along the Gulf Coast, economic conditions affecting consumer discretionary spending, competitive product introductions, changes in entertainment programming, and the overall success of Tootsie's PCB as a business operation.

Risk Factors

The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including without limitation:

• Distribution and Reorder Risk: The Company's relationship with Goldring Gulf Distributing Company and its ability to maintain and expand distribution in Northwest Florida and other markets is subject to distributor performance, competitive priorities, and the terms of distribution agreements. There is no assurance that existing distribution arrangements will continue or that new distribution agreements will be established on favorable terms or at all.

• On-Premise Account Retention Risk: Initial beverage placements at high-profile entertainment venues such as Tootsie's PCB are subject to reorder risk. Consumer trial at a grand opening event does not assure sustained consumer demand, repeat purchases, or account loyalty. Venue operators may at any time elect to replace, reduce, or discontinue American Rebel Light Beer in favor of competing products.

• Brand and Market Acceptance Risk: The Company's ability to build and sustain consumer demand for American Rebel Light Beer in a highly competitive domestic light lager category - dominated by substantially larger and better-capitalized competitors - is uncertain. Consumer preferences in the beverage alcohol industry are subject to rapid change, and there is no guarantee that American Rebel Light Beer's brand positioning as "America's Patriotic Beer" will resonate with sufficient consumer breadth to achieve the Company's commercial objectives.

• Florida Market and Geographic Risk: Statements regarding "exploding" sales in Florida reflect management's current assessment of early-stage market activity and should not be interpreted as a representation of sustained or material revenue growth. Florida sales performance is subject to seasonal variability, tourism fluctuation, competitive dynamics, and the operational performance of retail and on-premise accounts in the region.

• Revenue and Financial Performance Risk: Initial placements, brand partnerships, and on-premise activations announced in press releases are marketing and distribution milestones that do not, by themselves, constitute material revenue events. The Company's financial results will depend on its ability to convert initial placements into recurring sales volume at scale across a sufficient number of accounts and markets. There is no assurance that the Company's current placement activity will result in the revenue levels, market share gains, or profitability necessary to sustain or improve the Company's financial condition.

• Going Concern and Capital Risk: Investors should review the Company's most recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, for disclosure regarding the Company's financial condition, liquidity, going concern considerations, and risk factors that could materially affect its ability to execute on its stated business strategy.

• NASDAQ Listing Risk: American Rebel Holdings, Inc. common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol "AREB." There is no guarantee that the Company will continue to satisfy NASDAQ listing standards. Failure to maintain compliance with listing requirements could adversely affect the trading price, liquidity, and market perception of the Company's securities.

• Partnership and Venue Operational Risk: The commercial success of the Tootsie's PCB placement is directly tied to the operational success, customer traffic, and business continuity of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Panama City Beach. Any adverse development affecting Tootsie's PCB - including but not limited to changes in ownership, venue operating challenges, natural disasters, regulatory issues, or a decline in venue traffic - could reduce or eliminate the commercial benefit of this placement to the Company.

• Competitive Risk: The domestic light beer market is highly competitive. American Rebel Light Beer competes against established national brands with significantly greater financial resources, distribution networks, marketing budgets, brand recognition, and shelf presence. There is no assurance that American Rebel Light Beer will be able to compete effectively against such competitors or achieve the market penetration necessary to generate material revenue.

• Consumer and Cultural Risk: The Company's brand identity is tied to patriotic values and conservative cultural positioning. While this positioning differentiates the brand in certain markets, it may limit the brand's appeal in other demographic and geographic markets and could expose the Company to reputational risks associated with shifts in the political or cultural environment.

No Obligation to Update

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. American Rebel Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement - whether as a result of new information, future developments, changes in circumstances, or otherwise - except as required by applicable law or the rules and regulations of the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are inherently uncertain and subject to change.

Additional Information

Investors are encouraged to carefully review all filings made by American Rebel Holdings, Inc. with the SEC, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which contain important information regarding the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, and risk factors. Copies of all SEC filings are available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and through the Company's investor relations page.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation, or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

SOURCE: American Rebel Holdings, Inc.

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