Hanson have announced plans to launch their own brand of real ale. 

The group are best known for their hit 'MMMbop', which was released back in 1997 when the brothers were in their early teens, but they now want to expand their fan base by branching out into the alcohol industry and unveiling their very own beverage.

26-year-old Zac explained their unusual decision: "It’s vital our fans have trust in everything Hanson do. We are soon going to be selling our own beer. I’m not joking – MMMhop IPA anyone?”

Hanson have also embraced the festive spirit by launching a competition to find the fan with the worst Christmas sweatshirt and the lads have called for photo submissions through their official website. 

Watch the band perform 'Deeper' at a recent concert in Brazil, along with an interview from earlier this summer, below: