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Harrison, Vickers, & Waterman, Inc. Acquired by Attitude Beer Holdings Co.

North Palm Beach, FL - (NewMediaWire) - April 27, 2015 -  Harrison, Vickers, & Waterman, Inc. (OTCBBHVCW), is pleased to announce their acquisition by Attitude Beer Holdings Co., a Joint Venture Partner of New England WOB, LLC, a franchise developer of "World of Beer Taverns."

New England WOB, LLC is an Area Developer developing and operating "World of Beer" franchises in the state of Connecticut and the Boston metropolitan area. World of Beer is an organization with approximately 70 company owned and franchised strategically themed craft beer restaurants in 18 states. Most World of Beer locations serve craft beer on 50 rotating taps and offer over 500 different local, regional, and imported bottled beer selections along with unique craft sprits and "Tavern Fare," all served in a welcoming atmosphere by highly trained servers with in-depth beer knowledge. 

Since opening the West Hartford, CT tavern this past February, the operating results of the tavern have exceeded expectations. With the consummation of this transaction, the Company plans to become an active owner of craft beer taverns, exclusively focused on building and growing World of Beer franchises. 

Attitude Drinks, Inc., an innovative and opportunistic beverage brand development company (OTC PINKATTD), announced today their purchase of a majority stake in Harrison, Vickers, & Waterman, Inc.

Earlier in the year, Attitude Drinks, Inc. announced its joint venture partnership with New England World of Beer, LCC, a franchise developer of World of Beer taverns, as well as the opening date, Monday, January 26th, 2015, of its first World of Beer tavern in West Hartford, CT. This tavern, known for its 50 beers on draft and over 500 beers from around the world in bottle, will be the latest addition in the expanding franchise. Go to www.worldofbeer.com for more information.

Roy Warren, CEO of Harrison, Vickers, & Waterman, Inc., stated, "With the successful opening of our first WOB tavern in West Hartford CT, I am excited about the growth opportunity in this unique sector. Overall, we are proud to be a part of this incredibly fast growing franchise in the hottest area -- craft beer, especially with each individual tavern's potential to generate significant annual revenue and profits."

According to the Brewers Association (BA), the national organization that represents the interests of small and independent craft brewers in America, the Craft Beer industry is a booming market, which averaged 10.9% growth over the past decade and of the 2,822 operating breweries in 2013, craft breweries represented 2,768 or 98% of all U.S. operating breweries. In 2014, the overall beer market produced $101.5 billion with the craft beer market responsible for $19.6 billion, up from $14.3 billion in 2013. 

About Harrison, Vickers, & Waterman, Inc.

Harrison, Vickers, & Waterman was established in New York City on October 2014 as a direct lender and consulting firm providing capital and asset based lending. As of recently, Harrison, Vickers, & Waterman, Inc., has shifted its business focus and is now the current owner of Attitude Beer Holdings Co., a subsidiary of Attitude Drinks, Inc. 

About Attitude Drinks, Inc.

Attitude Drinks, Inc. is an innovative and opportunistic beverage brand development company with a current focus on the full commercialization of a pure milk recovery drink, exploiting recent scientific evidence confirming the benefits of milk and protein as an exercise recovery aid. Phase III® Recovery is sold in select local, regional and national markets including colleges, universities, convenience stores, fitness centers and gyms, as well as online. For more information, please visit www.attitudedrinks.com.

About World of Beer

Since opening its first tavern in Tampa, Florida in 2007, WOB has grown to 70 locations in 18 states. What began as a neighborhood tavern to sample great craft beers and swap beer-talk for co-founders Scott Zepp and Matt LaFon is becoming a unique cultural phenomenon celebrating the world of craft beers, great food and camaraderie. Centered on a diverse selection of local and global craft beers, delicious "tavern fare" and live music, WOB offers the best craft variety on the planet to the beer aficionado and casual beer fan alike.

Learn more about World of Beer at www.worldofbeer.com

About New England WOB, LLC

New England WOB, LLC, was established in 2013 to franchise and develop World of Beer locations in their New England based territory. Stamford, Connecticut was the first location launched during the summer of 2014, and NEWOB opened its second restaurant in West Hartford, Connecticut in January 2015 and is planning to continue the aggressive roll out of new units. NEWOB's two managing directors are Glenn Straub and Dan Cecil both of Palm Beach County Florida. Glenn and Dan have broad business experience as entrepreneurs, operators and developers, having managed numerous businesses and commercial real estate ventures.

Safe Harbor Statement:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections made by management. The Company intends for the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," or variations of such words are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, statements regarding the Company's expansion plans to become an active owner of craft beer taverns, the size of the industry, the Company's growth opportunity and potential to generate revenue New England World of Beer's intent to open a second restaurant in West Hartford, Connecticut in January 2015. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements and include the Company's ability to complete its intended expansion in a timely manner and the other factors discussed in the Business and Management's Discussion and Analysis sections in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2014 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Copies of these filings are available at www.sec.gov.

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