SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 20, 2019-– Encore Consumer Capital (“Encore”), a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies, is pleased to announce that it has completed an investment in KYLA, Inc. (“KYLA” or “KYLA Hard Kombucha”). KYLA Hard Kombucha, based in Hood River, OR, is a leading brand of alcoholic kombucha. KYLA was developed as a low calorie, low sugar, gluten free, shelf stable, and craft alcoholic beverage with a refreshing taste profile. KYLA boasts 4.5% ABV and is offered in canned and bottled formats.