Distribution Expansion

Posted in Distribution Expansion, NoFo Brew Co

NoFo Brewing launches internationally in England

NoFo Walsall FC Partnership

North Atlanta, Georgia based NoFo Brew Co will be available internationally at Poundland Bescot Stadium in Birmingham, England.

Fans of Walsall Football Club will be sipping American craft beer starting in April, when NoFo Brew Co launches a few beer offerings in Poundland Bescot Stadium. A special tasting event with NoFo and fans is scheduled for April 13th at 12 noon at The Locker at the stadium.

Initial beer offerings include Cowboy’s Payday, a sessionable, hazy IPA at 4.5% ABV, Forest Explorer, a West-Coast IPA and Bluebird Day, Czech-style pilsner.

We’re delighted to announce that NoFo beer will soon be available to enjoy at both The Poundland Bescot Stadium and The Locker. This will not only enhance the matchday experience for supporters but also represents the continued growth and development of our partnership with NoFo” 

Benjamin Boycott, Co-Chairman of Walsall Football Club.

NoFo’s beers will be distributed exclusively through The Liquorman, a craft beer and spirits distributor.

NoFo Brew Co (& Distilling) launched north of Atlanta, Georgia in Forsyth County in 2019. In April 2023, NoFo acquired Cleveland, Georgia based Tantrum Brewing, and also opened their Gainesville, Georgia taproom in August of that year.

Image: NoFo Brew Co

Posted in Creature Comforts, Distribution Expansion

Creature Comforts to distribute outside of Georgia for the 1st time

Creature Comforts Imperial Trop Haze

Athens, Georgia-based Creature Comforts is expanding distribution out of Georgia for the first time. Tropicalia IPA will be spending some time at the beach in Charleston, South Carolina starting in mid-May.

CREATURE COMFORTS BUILDING 2ND BREWERY IN LOS ANGELES

Creature has signed on with Lee Distributors, part of Reyes Beer Division, which is the largest beer distributor in the U.S. Six beers from the brewery’s year-round lineup, including Tropicália, Automatic, Athena, Tritonia, Bibo Pilsner and Cosmik Debris.

Eleven seasonal beers will also be available, including six Hazy IPAs, Athena Paradiso varieties, and Koko Buni.

“This decision was a long time in the making. We’ve always been fans of Charleston’s hospitality and culinary scene, and since we already distribute to coastal Georgia, it felt like the right step as we begin distributing outside of Georgia for the first time.” – Creature Comforts CEO Chris Herron

Charleston and Hilton Head areas can expect the first tapping of Creature Comforts starting in mid-May. Launch events will be announced soon.

Creature Comforts turns 7 this year.

Posted in Distribution Expansion, Hi Wire Brewing

Hi-Wire Brewing adds Indiana distribution

Hi Wire Brewing Indiana Distribution

Asheville, North Carolina based Hi-Wire Brewing adds Indiana distribution this month. The brewery has signed with Craftroads Beverage.

Hi-Wire’s co-founder Chris Frosaker is a mid-westerner, who always had Indiana in his distribution plans.

As a craft only wholesaler, the partnership with Craftroads follows Hi-Wire’s last several market launches with statewide, independent wholesalers who only focus on high-end craft beer. In fact, the collaboration was born from great relationships formed between Hi-Wire and distributors in nearby states, which led Craftroads Beverage to start the conversation about branching out into Indiana. – Chris Frosaker

Beer drinkers in the Hoosier State will see Hi-Wire’s full lineup of flagships, seasonals, and specialty releases throughout the year.

The first shipment will hit shelves mid-October.

Posted in Yazoo Brewing, Distribution Expansion

After years of waiting, Yazoo Brewing finally launches in Georgia

Yazoo Brewing Georgia Launch

Fans of Yazoo Brewing in Georgia have been wondering when they would the brewery on shelves in the Peach State. Hell, we’ve been asking founder Linus Hall when that would be, and all he’s ever said is “soon.”

After 5+ years of “soon,” we now know when that is. March of 2020.

Yazoo has signed a distribution deal with Georgia Crown Distributing Co. The launch lineup includes Hefeweizen, Hopry Hazy IPA, and a Beer Street Journal favorite – Gerst Amber Ale.

Additionally, select beers from the Embrace the Funk, the brewery’s sour and wild series will appear throughout the year.

Yazoo Brewing opened its doors in 2003.  After flourishing in Nashville’s “Gulch” area, the brewery recently moved to a new 6.5-acre campus just north of downtown.

Posted in Dogfish Head, Distribution Expansion

Dogfish Head adds North Dakota this month

Dogfish Head North Dakota

Delaware based Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is entering North Dakota this month.

Beer fans in the Peace Garden State will enjoy flagship offerings  60 Minute IPA, Slightly Mighty, SeaQuench Ale and 90 Minute IPA, as well as seasonal releases The Perfect Disguise, Sun-Day-Feel, Punkin Ale, and Campfire Amplifier.

Specialty and one-off releases will appear throughout the year.

The Dogfish Head lineup will be distributed by Jerome Distributing, based in Bismark and Dickinson, North Dakota.

Image: Brewery founder Sam Calagione holds up the flag of North Dakota, via Dogfish Head.

Posted in Left Hand Brewing, Distribution Expansion

Left Hand Brewing opens up Nebraska

Colorado-based Left Hand Brewing will be available in Nebraska starting in March. The brewery has signed a distribution deal with Premier-Midwest Beverage Company.

Initially, fans in Cornhusker State can expect renown Milk Stout Nitro, Death Before Disco Porter, IPA, Juicy Goodness Dry Hopped Golden Ale, Sawtooth Amber Ale, and 25th Anniversary Imperial Stout (draft) in the Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island markets.

Nebraska is the 42nd state of distribution for Left Hand Brewing.

If you go:

Omaha

3/6, 2pm, Beercade, 6104 Maple St.
3/7, 5pm, Library Pub, 5142 North 90th St.
3/9, 12pm, Krug Park, 6205 Maple St.
3/9, 5pm, Session Room, 812 N 14th St

Lincoln

3/11, 5pm, Jake’s Cigars & Spirits, 101 N 14th St.
3/13, 4pm, Pour Craft Beer & Spirits, 4400 S 70th St Ste 100

 

Posted in Monday Night Brewing, Beer News, Distribution Expansion

Monday Night Brewing adds Memphis distribution

Atlanta based Monday Night Brewing is adding distribution to Memphis, Tennessee. The brewery has signed a distribution deal with A.S. Barbaro.

In 2018, the brewery added Chattanooga, Nashville, and Knoxville distribution and found a great fan reception.

“We were pleasantly surprised by the reaction we got in Tennessee when we expanded to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Knoxville last year. So we knew that we wanted to also come to Memphis and the rest of West Tennessee. But we also wanted to make sure that we could keep up with the demand of our other markets. After purchasing some new equipment and adding more staff, we’re confident we can handle the additional load.”  – ”  Monday Night Brewing CEO and co-founder Jeff Heck

Memphis drinkers can expect Monday Night’s core and seasonal releases starting in May 2019.