Dare to Taste? Inside the New Flying Fish Halloween Limited Edition Launch
Flying Fish is bringing a surprisingly good twist to Halloween this year, and Mzansi is invited to the party. The secret is out: Dracula didn’t come to South Africa for a fright, he came for a taste of the brand-new, highly anticipated Flying Fish Halloween Limited Edition Passion Fruit & Lemon flavoured beer!
If you have been spotting strange, unexplained occurrences in your local trade outlets or saw influencers hunting down bitten cans on social media, you aren’t alone. Here is the story behind the mystery, the new flavour profile, and how you could win a trip to Dracula’s real-life castle in Transylvania, Romania.
The Mystery: Why Did Count Drac Come to Mzansi?
It all started silently after dark. Across South Africa, store refrigerators began showing strange signs. Products fell from shelves, cans were discovered mysteriously “bitten,” and grainy CCTV footage captured a tall, cloaked figure wandering through participating stores.
With no brand logos and no immediate announcements, fans and influencers across South Africa took to social media to investigate the “fishy” trail.
The investigation yielded one undeniable link: every single incident involved Flying Fish Flavoured Beer.
It turns out, Count Drac didn’t travel all the way from Transylvania for blood. He came to Mzansi looking for something refreshing, crisp, and surprisingly good.
The New Flavour: Flying Fish Passion Fruit & Lemon
To celebrate this legendary visit, Flying Fish is dropping a brand-new seasonal mashup: Flying Fish Halloween Limited Edition Passion Fruit & Lemon.
This limited-run flavour fuses the familiar, crisp taste of Flying Fish Lemon with a vibrant, sweet splash of passion fruit.
- Taste Profile: Crisp, refreshing, sweet, and tangy with a spooky twist.
- Availability: Landing in South African trade outlets and participating stores starting mid-September 2026.
- Format: Look out for the striking Halloween packaging featuring the distinct Project Odyssey designs.

Buy, Register, Win: Your Ticket to Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania
The Halloween surprises don’t stop with a new can. Flying Fish is giving a lucky group of South Africans the chance to follow Count Drac back to his home turf.
How to Enter the Flying Fish Halloween Competition:
- BUY: Grab the new Flying Fish Halloween Limited Edition Passion Fruit & Lemon (or your favorite Flying Fish pack) in-store starting mid-September.
- REGISTER: Follow the entry instructions on the pack or visit the official Flying Fish South Africa Website.
- WIN: Stand a chance to pack your bags for the ultimate Halloween experience.
On 4 November, competition winners will leave South Africa behind and jet off to Transylvania, Romania for an unforgettable experience, including an exclusive Halloween party with international headliners inside Dracula’s Castle.
Halloween Celebrations Closer to Home: Surprisingly Good Sets
If you don’t make the flight to Romania, Flying Fish is still bringing the heat right here at home. On 31 October, Flying Fish will bring its signature Surprisingly Good Sets to life with a massive Halloween celebration in South Africa. It’s the ultimate chance for local fans to experience the spooky, high-energy vibe before the grand prize winners fly out.
Do you dare to taste the flavour? Keep your eyes on the shelves this September, grab your pack, and secure your entry.
Full competition terms and conditions apply. Enjoy responsibly. Not for persons under the age of 18.






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