(Chicago, IL) – Six Row Brewing Company in St. Louis has signed a distribution agreement with Chicago Beverage Systems. In early December, 2012, Chicago Beverage Systems will begin placing Six Row craft beers in bars and
retail in Chicago.
The first Six Row beers to arrive in Chicago will be the microbrewery’s signature Whale ®, as well as its popular Double IPA and Porter. Initially, all three styles will be sold in 22 oz. bombers.
“This relationship started at the Chicago Craft Beer Week event held in May,” said Mike Rami, president of Six Row.
“Our beers caught the attention of the CBS reps, and we’ve been working on this agreement ever since. We brew an excellent variety of craft beers, and we’re excited to share them with the knowledgeable beer drinkers in Chicago.”
Carried by seven distributors , Six Row beers are currently available in bottles and on draught in St. Louis, Kansas City, central Missouri, and southern and eastern Illinois.
Chicago Beverage Systems is the leading beer distributor in the Chicago market.
The company currently delivers 8 million cases of beer annually to more than 2,200 retailers across the Chicago metropolitan area. Six Row Brewing Company opened in December, 2010. Its microbrewery and pub are located at 3690 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63108.