E-Malt.com News article: USA, GA: SweetWater Brewing Co. to expand distribution to Tampa and Orlando this fall

SweetWater Brewing Company will expand into Tampa and Orlando this fall, beerpulse.com reported on August, 21.

Known for their West Coast style of hoppy, unpasteurized ales, SweetWater will mark their arrival with their flagship pale ale – SweetWater 420 – on draft at select bars, pubs and restaurants throughout the area.

The brewery’s iconic rainbow trout tap handles should begin appearing in Tampa late this October and then make their way into Orlando in late November, but no decisions have been made yet on distribution partners for the brand in either market. Following its launch of 420 on draft, SweetWater will roll out more tasty brews from its award-winning line-up including its IPA and Blue to join 420 in six-packs.

“With the installation of our new 250-barrel brew house and the addition of a slew of fermentation tanks, we will finally be able to make enough beer so we can sell it a little further south into Florida,” said Freddy Bensch, founder of SweetWater Brewing Company. “I’m personally looking forward to getting down there to see if the fishing is as good as I’ve heard!”



24 August, 2012