Distribution Expansion

Alesmith expands Texas distribution

San Diego, California based Alesmith Brewing Company is expanding their distribution reach in Texas. The brewery added distribution to the state last year.

Andrews Distributing will be shipping the Alesmith lineup to south Texas effective immediately.  Corpus Christi will be one locations.

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Red Hare Brewing adds Alabama and Florida

Marietta, Georgia based Red Hare Brewing is expanding distribution to Alabama and the Florida panhandle in March.

The brewery has signed distribution contracts with Premium Beverage,  Gulf Distributing Company and Allstate Beverage.

 

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Bell’s Brewery adds Louisiana in May

Bell’s Brewery (Comstock, MI) will begin shipping their portfolio to Louisiana in May, 2016. The brewery has signed a deal with Crescent Crown Distributing, Eagle Distributing Shreveport, Venture Marketing Corporation and Choice Brands.

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Short’s Brewing enters Pennsylvania market

Short’s Brewing Company is venturing further outside their home state of Michigan with distribution to the state of Pennsylvania.

The brewery has tapped Bella Vista Beer to be the distributor to cover eastern Pennsylvania. Fans can expect Huma Lupa Vicious (IPA), Soft Continue Reading →

Payette Brewing adds Seattle distribution

Payette Brewing (Boise, ID) is expanding distribution to Seattle, Washington in Mid-February, 2016. The brewery has signed a distribution agreement with The Odom Corporation.

The first beers to hit the state will be  Rustler IPA, North Fork Lager, and Rodeo Rye Pale (Spring Continue Reading →

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Alesmith expands Texas distribution

San Diego, California based Alesmith Brewing Company is expanding their distribution reach in Texas. The brewery added distribution to the state last year.

Andrews Distributing will be shipping the Alesmith lineup to south Texas effective immediately.  Corpus Christi will be one locations.

“The craft-beer scene, and demand for the variety of West Coast and European-style beers presented by our portfolio, is quickly growing all throughout Texas,” says AleSmith Director of National Sales James Valles. “It has long been our dream to get our beers into the hands of fans of quality ales and lagers across the country, starting with areas where the excitement is highest. Since expanding our production capabilities in 2015 with construction of a large, state-of-the-art brewery that far surpasses the capabilities and capacity of our original facility, we are in a prime position to realize that aspiration, and Texas was at the top of our list when it came time to increase distribution beyond our home region.”

AleSmith IPA, AleSmith Nut Brown English-style Ale and AleSmith Lil’ Devil Belgian-style Pale Ale will be among the first beers hitting shelves. Shortly after, expect AleSmith Double IPA, the 2016 Vintage Series and variations of the AleSmith Speedway Stout.

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Founders Brewing expanding distribution to Maryland in May

Founders Brewing Co. will expand distribution to Maryland starting in late May, 2016. The brewery has signed a deal with Legends-Limited Distribution.

“Our arrival in Maryland has been a long time coming,” said Co-Founder and CEO Mike Stevens, “We have a great fan base in Maryland and they have been very vocal about wanting to see our beer on local shelves. The Founders team is beyond happy we can finally make that happen.”

Founders year-round bottles, cans and kegs will hit the state first, in Baltimore, Howard, Frederick, Carroll, Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties.The rest of the state will see distribution later in 2016.

Monday, May 23 through Thursday, May 26.

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Red Hare Brewing adds Alabama and Florida

Marietta, Georgia based Red Hare Brewing is expanding distribution to Alabama and the Florida panhandle in March.

The brewery has signed distribution contracts with Premium Beverage,  Gulf Distributing Company and Allstate Beverage.

 

 “We’ve always felt the gulf shore would be a perfect fit for our cans,” says Roger Davis, founder and CEO of Red Hare Brewing Company.  “I lived in Alabama for years, so I’m excited to be able to spend some time drinking Cotton Tail on the coast.”

With these new territories, Red Hare is currently distributed in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida.

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Bell’s Brewery adds Louisiana in May

Bell’s Brewery (Comstock, MI) will begin shipping their portfolio to Louisiana in May, 2016. The brewery has signed a deal with Crescent Crown Distributing, Eagle Distributing Shreveport, Venture Marketing Corporation and Choice Brands.

The state will receive the entire portfolio in May. The breakdown of distributor parish by parish is found below.

Bell’s Brewery started operating in 1985.  On deck in 2016 is Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota, as the brewery edges closer to 50 state distribution.

Venture Marketing Corporation                                                               

Avoyelles
Grant
Natchitoches
Rapides
Sabine
Vernon
Winn                                                                                                                  

Choice Brands Inc.                                                           

Caldwell
Catahoula
Concordia
East Carroll
Franklin
Jackson
La Salle
Lincoln
Madison
Morehouse
Ouachita
Richland
Tensas
Union
West Carroll                                                                                                               

Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC                                             

Assumption
Acadia
Allen
Ascension
Beauregard
Calcasieu
Cameron
East Baton Rouge
East Feliciana
Evangeline
Iberia
Iberville                
Jefferson
Jefferson Davis
Lafayette
Livingston
Orleans
Plaquemines
Pointe Coupee
St. Bernard
St. Charles
St. Helena
St. James
St. John the Baptist
St. Landry
St. Martin
St. Mary
St. Tammany
Tangipahoa
Terrebonne
Vermilion
Washington
West Baton Rouge
West Feliciana                                                                                                   

 

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, Inc.

Caddo
Claiborne
Bienville
Bossier
Desoto
Natchitoches
Red River
Webster
Winn                                                     

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Bell’s Brewery to add Kansas, Nebraska, & South Dakota this year

Bell’s Brewery will add Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota in 2016. The search for distributor partners have begun in each of the target states.

“This process always begins with finding the right distributor partner – one who shares our standards of quality, customer service and passion. It will take some time, but we’ll work as fast as we can so that beer can start shipping,” said Bell’s Vice President, Laura Bell.

Bell’s will also head to Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas this year as well. No timeline for launch is available yet. Each state will be announced as deals are signed.

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Short’s Brewing enters Pennsylvania market

Short’s Brewing Company is venturing further outside their home state of Michigan with distribution to the state of Pennsylvania.

The brewery has tapped Bella Vista Beer to be the distributor to cover eastern Pennsylvania. Fans can expect Huma Lupa Vicious (IPA), Soft Parade (Fruit Rye Ale), and Space Rock (crafted to remove gluten) in the initial shipments.

“Short’s Brewing beers will stand out in the competitive Pennsylvania market. We’ve known Scott Newman-Bale and the Short’s crew for over six years and are excited to finally be able to offer this fantastic portfolio of beers to our customers. This is a great day for craft beer lovers in eastern PA.” Jordan Fetfatzes, VP of Bella Vista

Short’s Brewing was founding by husband and wife, Marinos and Olympia Fetfatzes in 1984.

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Payette Brewing adds Seattle distribution

Payette Brewing (Boise, ID) is expanding distribution to Seattle, Washington in Mid-February, 2016. The brewery has signed a distribution agreement with The Odom Corporation.

The first beers to hit the state will be  Rustler IPA, North Fork Lager, and Rodeo Rye Pale (Spring Seasonal).

“I brewed my first batch of homebrew in my Ravenna apartment almost 10 years ago. My time living in Seattle and experiencing the amazing craft beer scene inspired me to attend brewing school and want to open a brewery. Being able to share Payette beer throughout Seattle is something I’ve been looking forward to since the day I moved back to Boise.” Mike Francis, Payette founder.

Payette Brewing produces 40,000 barrels (1.2 million gallons) of beer annually.