Press Release:

(Seattle, WA) – The Great Artisan Beverage Company is pleased to officially announce Summit and Fun Beverage, Inc. as members to the distribution network of Great Artisan Beverage. Together we will add Butte, Missoula and Kalispell regions to the footprint.

Summit Beverage, headquartered in Missoula, Montana began in 1968 as Roach & Smith and has since transformed over the years into the successful distributor we know. Another family owned business, with the third generation stepping in. The entire business is built on the foundations of quality relationships with customers, suppliers and their employees.

Fun Beverage, Inc. based in Kalispell, Montana, the gateway to Glacier National Park, has served Northwest Montana for over 32 years. Today, Fun Beverage has grown to be the largest locally owned, independent, beer, wine and non-alcohol distributor serving the communities of Northwest Montana including Whitefish, Eureka, Libby and Glacier National Park. “Our mission is to be the beverage distribution expert providing superior sales, service, distribution and portfolio management to both our Retail and Supplier customers.” Brian Clark -President and Chief Operating Officer

Great Artisan Beverage Co. today provides turn-key sales, marketing and distribution opportunities to craft and specialty beverage suppliers throughout the States of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. “We are very proud to partner with such quality people of Summit Beverage and Fun Beverage whose distribution legacy and customer service aligns with the other members of Great Artisan Beverage Co.” – Nick Gagliardi, President