Philadelphia Phillies: Could John Kruk be the new face of Kenwood beer?

John Kruk has been a fan favorite in Philadelphia dating back to his playing days, when he spent five years with the Philadelphia Phillies and helped to lead the team to a World Series appearance. “Krukkie” has since continued to nestle his way into the hearts of Phillies fans as their beloved color commentator alongside the team’s play-by-play voice, Tom McCarthy.

The former Phillies first baseman has endeared himself to fans by just being his genuine self. He is such a unique broadcaster because of his open love for the game and has contributed to many memorable moments with the team due to even a simple comment like willing Bryson Stotts‘ game-winning home run over the wall in Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Kruk has connected with the city of Philadelphia on such a deep level in no small part to his approachability and relatability. The city has fallen for him, and one day soon, they may be able to…drink him? Okay, let me explain:

It’s not often I get to write about my direct involvement in news relating to Philadelphia Phillies news but today is that day.

What began as a lighthearted – yet completely serious – response to the question, “Which former Phillies player should have their own beer” I suggested, in my mind the obvious candidate, John Kruk. Little did I know the snowball effect that was to follow.

The idea was met with some agreement — not to my surprise, as again, John Kruk will always have fans in Philadelphia — but where things really took off was after a suggestion by Twitter user @Georgeadelphia, who brought this to the attention of Philadelphia-area light beer provider Kenwood Beer. After their agreement and outreach to Kruk himself, Philadelphia fans had their answer.

With those simple words, Phillies fans will now wait with bated breath for the unveiling of Kenwoods “Krukkin Season,” or “Good Luck Kruk.” Perhaps Kenwoods own suggestion of KrukAle.