Distribution Expansion

SweetWater Adds NYC, Connecticut

SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, GA) is tacking on New York City and Connecticut.

Recently, the brewery has added:

Northern New Jersey with Peerless Beverage Company (September)
Philadelphia area with Muller Inc (November)
NYC Manhattan Beer Distributors (September)
Central PA Wilsbach Distributors (November)
Western Connecticut Star Distributors and A. Gallo & Co. (November)

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Left Hand Brewing Adds Nevada Distribution

Left Hand Brewing Company has partnered with Wirtz Beverage in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contract will brewing the Left Hand lineup throughout the state.

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SweetWater Adds Philly & Northern New Jersey This Fall

SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta, GA) is adding Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the state of New Jersey this fall.

Muller Inc. will handle distibution in Philadelphia, and Peerless Beverage Company will distribute SweetWater’s lineup to severn counties in northern New Jersey in mid-September.

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SweetWater Opens up Pittsburgh in June

SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, GA) will open up Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a distribution state in June. The brewery has signed a distribution deal with Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale.

Launch lineup includes (descriptions by SweetWater):

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New Belgium Adds Pennsylvania

New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) is adding Pennsylvania to their distribution area in August, 2015. The brewery has signed contracts with twelve distributors.

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Posted in Distribution Expansion, Founders Brewing

Founders Brewing Expands Distribution to Nevada, Northern California

Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, MI) is expanding distribution to Nevada and Northern California. Fans in both areas can expect beers from Founders lineup in October.

“We’re thrilled to continue to expand our distribution in the West where there is such appreciation for craft beer.” said Co-Founder & CEO Mike Stevens. “Northern California and Nevada are hubs for beer enthusiasts and we’re excited to add Founders to their list of choices. We think West Coast beer drinkers’ choices just got a lot harder.”  

In Northern California, Founders distributors include:

  • Matagrano Inc. in San Francisco and San Mateo counties
  • Markstein Beverage Co. of Sacramento in greater Sacramento and all surrounding counties
  • Delta Sierra Beverage LLC Modesto in greater Modesto and all surrounding counties
  • Eagle Distributing Co. in Marin, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties
  • V. Santoni and Co. in Woodland and Davis
  • DelReka Distributing in Del Norte and Humboldt
  • Sequoia Beverage Co. in Kings and Tulare counties
  • Elyxir Distributing, LLC in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterrey counties
  • Foothill Distributing in Chico, Redding, and surrounding counties

Founders in Nevada:

  • Morrey Distributing in greater Reno
  • Capital Beverages Inc. in greater Lake Tahoe and Carson City
  • Blach Distributing Co. in Humboldt, Pershing, Lander, Eureka, Elko, and White Pine counties
  • Valley Distributors Inc. in Churchill and Mineral counties
  • Nevada Beverage Co. in greater Las Vegas including Clark, Lincoln, Nye and Esmeralda counties

Expect Founders year-round offerings, and time appropriate seasonals, plus their canned offerings. Special release beers, TBD.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Distribution Expansion, SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater Adds NYC, Connecticut

SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, GA) is tacking on New York City and Connecticut.

Recently, the brewery has added:

“Our team couldn’t be more stoked to introduce SweetWater to more folks in the northeast,” says Jeff Chassner, Director of New Market Business Development for SweetWater Brewing Co.  “We spent significant time identifying and getting to know the best fit for partners in each market, and are confident that these distributors are going to help us make a big, SweetWater-style splash in each city.”

 

Those looking for events in the new markets, check SweetWater’s Facebook Page (opens in new window). SweetWater ranks in the top 20 in sales volume amongst U.S. craft brewers.

New on shelves by SweetWater is Hash Brown, a new brown ale that uses a special “hop hash” blend.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Distribution Expansion, Left Hand Brewing

Left Hand Brewing Adds Nevada Distribution

Left Hand Brewing Company has partnered with Wirtz Beverage in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contract will brewing the Left Hand lineup throughout the state.

“We are excited to partner with Wirtz Beverage to fulfill a longtime goal of giving beer lovers throughout Nevada the opportunity to enjoy our handcrafted brews,” said Jason Ingram, national sales director for Left Hand Brewing. “It’s been amazing to see the growth of craft beer in Nevada, from a craft desert to a beer-lover’s oasis.”

Left Hand’s Nevada addition brings the brewery’s distribution to 35 states. Launch beers include Left Hand Milk Stout, Nitro Milk Stout, Sawtooth Ale, Sawtooth Nitro, Introvert Session IPA, Black Jack Porter and Polestar Pilsner.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Distribution Expansion, SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater Adds Philly & Northern New Jersey This Fall

SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta, GA) is adding Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the state of New Jersey this fall.

Muller Inc. will handle distibution in Philadelphia, and Peerless Beverage Company will distribute SweetWater’s lineup to severn counties in northern New Jersey in mid-September.

“We are ecstatic to bring such great brews to the thirsty consumers of Philadelphia and its surrounding counties,” says John Houck, Muller Inc. Vice President of Sales. “SweetWater’s commitment to quality is unmatched and their beers are excellent.  We could not be more proud of this partnership with SweetWater Brewing and to bring their amazing beers to market.”

Those wanting to keep up with the launch in Philly, follow the Pennsylvania Facebook page, New Jersey folks, stay tuned to the brewery’s main Facebook page.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Distribution Expansion, Founders Brewing

Founders Adds North & South Dakota, Western Minnesota

Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, MI) is expanding distribution to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Minnesota in June, 2015. The brewery has inked a distribution deal with Johnson Brothers.

“We’re looking forward to getting our beer to all of the Midwestern states with the addition of our new partners Johnson Brothers,” said Co-Founder & CEO Mike Stevens. “As we continue the progress on our facility expansion, it’s going to allow us get our beer to even more enthusiasts this year. And we’re starting with some of our neighbors.”

Founders website and Twitter will (@foundersbrewing) have more launch event information.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Distribution Expansion, SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater Opens up Pittsburgh in June

SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, GA) will open up Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a distribution state in June. The brewery has signed a distribution deal with Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale.

Launch lineup includes (descriptions by SweetWater):

  • 420 Extra Pale Ale – SweetWater’s 420 is a West Coast style pale ale with big hops and a crisp finish. First brewed on April 20, 1997, 420 is extremely well-balanced which makes it a perfect introduction to a new town – that’s why they say “drink ‘em if you got ‘em!” Rolling out in 6-pack bottles, 12-pack cans and draft.
  • SweetWater IPA – This mammoth India Pale Ale (IPA) is dry-hopped to the gills delivering a kick-you-in-the-teeth hop chop. The brew is unfiltered to leave all the natural flavors intact. Rolling out in 6-pack bottles, 12-pack cans and draft.
  • Waterkeeper® Hefeweizen – A brew with a cause, this a go-to summer seasonal has notes of banana and clove and is perfect for sippin’ and grillin’ all season long. Rolling out late June in 6-pack bottles and on draft.
  • Take Two Pils – A golden blonde German pilsner brewed with spicy floral hops and a head-first trip down the rabbit hole of lagers. Rolling out in 6-pack bottles, 12-pack cans and draft.
  • Hop Hash – Made with pure hop lupulin (aka “hash”) from hop pelletizers, this double IPA is among the dankest out there delivering a pungent punch to the palate. Rolling out in 6-pack bottles and on draft.
  • SweetWater Blue – SweetWater Blue is a unique, lighter-bodied wheat ale enhanced with blueberries. This ain’t no fruit beer, but it’s perfect for hanging on a warm Pittsburgh day. Rolling out in 6-pack bottles.
  • SweetWater Tackle Box – The SweetWater Tackle Box variety pack is a hefty 12-pack collection featuring three of SweetWater’s favorite year-round brews, along with a fourth catch and release seasonal specialty in each box.

Locals can follow SweetWater’s launch antics and find out where the parties are on the Pennsylvania Facebook page. SweetWater is among the Top 20 craft breweries in the country (by sales volume) in 2014.

Image via SweetWater

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Distribution Expansion, New Belgium

New Belgium Adds Pennsylvania

New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) is adding Pennsylvania to their distribution area in August, 2015. The brewery has signed contracts with twelve distributors.

“Pennsylvania has been on the horizon for a while now and we are thrilled to secure our distributing partners and hit the ground running this fall,” said New Belgium Brewing’s East Coast Division Sales Director, Rich Rush. “We enjoyed getting to know all of the PA distributors through the last six months of the interview process, and truly feel that we couldn’t have made a bad choice. With that said though, we’re excited to move forward with our selected partners.”

Pennsylvania is New Belgium’s 39th state of distribution. Below, a list of the 12 distributors that will carry the brewery’s lineup across the Keystone State.

  1. Ace Beer Distributors – Miller/Coors
  2. Allentown Beverage – AB
  3. City Beverage – Miller
  4. Durdach Brothers – Miller/Coors
  5. Erie Beer Company – AB
  6. Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co. – AB, Coors
  7. Gretz Beer Company – AB
  8. LT Verrastro, Inc. – Miller/Coors
  9. Penn Distributors – AB
  10. Von’s United Beverage – AB
  11. W&L Sales – Miller/Coors
  12. W.R. Hickey Beer Distributors – AB

 

by Reid Ramsay