Press Release:
(Papillion, NE) – Nebraska Brewing Company announces expanded distribution into the states of Kansas and Minnesota. Distribution rights have been granted to The Kansas Craft Alliance of Kansas and Original Gravity of Minnesota in the respective markets.
The Kansas Craft Alliance is comprised of the following 13 distributors: Western Beverage, City Beverage, Flint Hills Beverage, House of Schwan Inc., Pestinger Distributing Co Inc., Mussatto Bros. Inc, Strathman Sales, Eagle Beverage Corp., O’Malley Beverage of Kansas, Crawford Sales Co., Schatz Distributing, Seneca Distributing, and Vidricksen Distribution Co Inc.
Original Gravity consists of the following group of 4 distributors: Capitol Beverage Sales located in Fridley, MN, Thorpe Distributing located in Rogers, MN, College City Beverage located in Dundas, MN, and C&L Distributing located in Sauk Rapids and Baxter, MN.
Sales of Nebraska Brewing Company brands commenced in the Kansas market in May 2014 with Minnesota distribution set to begin in July 2014.
The introduction of Nebraska Brewing Company brands into these States begins to focus distribution into a central corridor in addition to 2 concentration areas in both the East and Western coastal areas.
Paul Kavulak, President of Nebraska Brewing Company stated: “For years we’ve had latent demand in both of these States but until the new packaging brewery came online, we simply didn’t have enough beer to embrace these markets.” Adding, “We’re extremely excited to finally get into areas that are essentially our backyard. The growth of Craft Beer has been phenomenal and we’re humbled to know people have embraced our beers as they do.”
Kim Kavulak, Vice President of Nebraska Brewing Company added: “Both of these markets have the mature craft beer scene we look for when considering new territories. We are thrilled to work with the respective distributors in these states to bring Nebraska Brewing Company beer to an eager group of consumers.”
Nebraska Brewing Company was formed in November of 2007 and has established itself as a Midwest Innovator of quality Craft Beers and artisanal Barrel-‐Aged Products. Building on a reputation for quality, flavor, and creativity, Nebraska Brewing Company strives to be a stand-‐out in an ever growing field. Nebraska Brewing Company is proud to be locally owned and locally operated.
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