Actors-turned-entrepreneurs Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. have announced a joint collaboration between their respective beverage brands: BERO, a premium non-alcoholic beer co-founded by Holland, and happy® Coffee, Downey’s thoughtfully sourced, slow-roasted coffee label.
But more than just a product launch, the collaboration is a celebration of craftsmanship, camaraderie, and a friendship that’s been brewing for over a decade. While their on-screen chemistry is well documented, the bond between Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr resonates beyond the silver screen.
In a way, it also transcends the iconic superhero characters they have both famously portrayed. It is a relationship rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and a deep commitment to doing things properly, whether that’s acting, brewing, or building a brand. That spirit of trust and admiration is what led to the creation of two limited-edition beverages: BERO Coffee Draught and happy® Eternal Hoptimist.
Super Team-Up
For both founders, this collaboration was less about business opportunity and more about shared intent. It’s the kind of partnership that only happens when two people believe in each other’s craft. As Holland put it, “This is the kind of collaboration you can only do with a friend. Robert knows coffee better than anyone, and we wanted to bring that same level of care to a beer that celebrates what both our brands stand for: quality, craft, and a premium experience in every sip.”
Downey echoed the sentiment: “My friendship with Tom stems from mutual support and respect, and this partnership is exactly that — sharing what we love and creating quality products in tandem.”
Both BERO and happy® launched with a clear mission: to elevate everyday rituals with uncompromising quality. BERO reimagines non-alcoholic beer as a craft beverage in its own right, while happy® takes a slower, more deliberate approach to coffee roasting — sourcing beans from across eight countries and coaxing out rich, nuanced flavour through low-temperature roasting. The resulting collaboration, though limited in volume, speaks volumes about how intentionality and authenticity can come together to create something truly unique.
Beyond Business
There’s also something refreshingly uncommercial about the whole thing. Yes, these are market-ready products, beautifully made and worth savouring. But more than that, they’re an expression of friendship. Of two people, at the top of their game, choosing to collaborate not because they had to, but because they wanted to.
In a world that often celebrates the big, loud, and fast, this collaboration feels grounded — slow-brewed in every sense. It’s a quiet reminder that sometimes, the best ideas aren’t born in boardrooms, but over coffee and conversation. And occasionally, over a pint.
