(Lahaina, Maui, HI) – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is proud to report that a distribution agreement has been signed with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). RNDC is the second largest distributor of premium wine and spirits in the U.S., with wholly-owned operations in many states and partnered in joint ventures in several others. Nationwide, RNDC employs over 6000 individuals.
“Whether you enjoy rafting or boating — or just hanging out along the shores of the state’s beautiful beaches, we are happy to be able to share our canned craft beers with the people of Arizona. With glass not allowed on the rivers, cans are the practical choice for all outdoor enthusiasts and starting very soon, our beers will be available locally. We’re proud to be giving folks several other canned craft beer choices and excited to soon see them ‘rolling down the river’ with a Maui beer in hand!”, says Garrett Marrero.
“We are extremely proud and excited to add Maui Brewing Co. to the RNDC family in Arizona”, says Mark Moser, President of RNDC Arizona. “The Craft Can Revolution is a fast growing segment of the industry and Maui Brewing Co. stands as one of the founding breweries in this segment.” “The excitement and anticipation for the arrival of Maui in the Arizona market has been tremendous. The quality of the product and the overall culture is a great fit our portfolio and we look forward to introducing a true Hawaiian beer to Arizona.”
Maui Brewing Co. is one of only two truly local Hawaiian breweries, brewing and packaging 100% of product in the state. Maui Brewing Co. and Hawaii Nui (on the Big Island) are very proud to be wholly produced in Hawaii. Maui Brewing Co. has been recognized as Hawaii’s #1 craft beer since 2005 and the company has a strong commitment to the local economy, and the environment. MBC craft beers are packaged with the most eco-friendly materials. Although cans and bottles are both recyclable, bottles still break and pose a risk at beaches. The cans are manufactured on Oahu and designed by local Maui artists; they have the added bonus of protecting the beer in the best possible manner, protecting the product from both light and oxygen damage which can seriously compromise the taste. Plastic rings are dangerous to marine life and therefore, a unique, recyclable plastic carrying device is used to hold the products. The spent grain from beer production is donated to local ranchers for cattle feed and composting. Maui Brewing Co. is also very active in several local Hawaii charities.
Founder Garrett Marrero and his wife, Melanie, operate a 7-barrel brewpub at the Kahana location as well as a 25-barrel production brewery and canning facility in Lahaina. Maui Brewing Co. is a truly local beer as 100% of their products are made in Hawaii.