Press Release:

(Seattle, WA) – Marine View Beverage, The Odom Corporation, Sound Beverage Inc. and C. Stein Distributing are pleased to officially announce General Distributors as an owner in the Great Artisan Beverage Company. General Distributors distributes a selection of key Craft/Specialty Brands throughout Columbia, Washington, Multnomah, Yamhill, Clackamas, Polk and Marion counties in the Portland, Oregon market.

General Distributors, Inc., Oregon City, Oregon has a storied tradition in beverage distribution dating back to 1933 and has been continuously owned and operated by the Fick family since inception. General has dedicated personnel in their respective territories focusing on the craft and specialty portfolio of Great Artisan Beverage. General will remain an independent distribution company proudly representing many high quality beverage brands and will continue to focus on the success of their supplier relationships that will now include additional brands through Great Artisan.

“We look forward to having General Distributors sit on the Board. In a very short period of time in working with the fine people at General, they have had a tremendous impact on our current list of craft brands and specialty beverages in Oregon. This is a partnership of a proud family owned business that understands the meaning of quality and service,” states Nick Gagliardi, President of Great Artisan Beverage. “General Distributors has been in business for over 80 years and we are looking forward to being a part of such a great organization as Great Artisan Beverage.” comments Charles Fick III, President of General Distributors, Inc.

Great Artisan Beverage Co. goal is to provide seamless sales, marketing and distribution opportunities to craft and specialty beverage suppliers throughout Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.