DENVER, CO--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 24, 2008 -- Today, DC Brands International, Inc. (Other OTC:DCBR.PK - News) is extremely proud to announce that they have been issued their patent on their unique cap for their H.A.R.D. Nutrition Functional Water Systems. The company's CEO, Richard Pearce, said, "We are very pleased to be able to announce to all of our shareholders that we received communications from our attorneys stating that as of September 16, 2008, our patent on our unique cap system has in fact been issued; U.S. Patent No D576877. Over the past several months or so, a lot of time money and effort went into the design, development and the perfecting of these caps. This will provide a significant barrier to entry for any 'would be' competitors down the road."

About DC Brands International:

DC Brands International, a publicly traded company under the ticker symbol (Other OTC:DCBR.PK - News), presently specializes in and manufactures health products. Established in 1998, DC Brands went public in 2005 producing the company's first products, Dickens Energy Cider then eventually Turn Left Energy Drink. In 2007, DC Brands purchased the assets of H.A.R.D. Nutrition and began its quest to produce a new health line of products. DC Brands is now proud to announce the release of their new H.A.R.D. Nutrition Functional Water Systems, which is set to revolutionize the functional beverage category.

For more information on DC Brands International, visit their website at www.HardNutrition.com.

Note: Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results or timelines to differ materially are risks associated with research and clinical development, regulatory approvals, supply capabilities and reliance on third-party manufacturers, product commercialization, competition, litigation, and the other risk factors listed from time to time in reports filed by DC Brands International with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to risks described under the caption "Important Factors That May Affect Our Business, Our Results of Operation and Our Stock Price." The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent judgments of the management of DC Brands International as of the date of this release. DC Brands International and its managers and agents undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements.

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     Keith Howard
     khoward@dc-brands.com