Costco to Remove Beloved Kirkland Signature Beers from Shelves Soon

Costco is removing its popular Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Vintage Ale from shelves. Find out why.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Costco customers are noticing the absence of two popular Kirkland Signature brews as the retailer prepares to remove them from store shelves in the coming weeks.

The Helles-Style Lager and the Vintage Ale, produced in collaboration with Deschutes Brewery, have been a staple at Costco since their launch in 2024. However, the partnership has now come to an end, with the brewery confirming that production is winding down after reaching the conclusion of its volume commitment.

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Deschutes Brewery shared on Instagram that it was grateful for the opportunity to bring its award-winning beer to Costco members, but noted that the program will no longer continue. Customers have reported that the beer is rapidly disappearing from stores, with some sharing photos of empty shelves and others expressing concern over the limited availability. The lager was typically sold for just over a dollar per can, while the ale was priced at around $7.99 per bottle.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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