Press Release:

(Cape Girardeau, MO) – Bluff City Beer Company is proud to announce the partnership of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company for southeast Missouri. Urban Chestnut, based out of St. Louis, Missouri, expands their reach into 19 new counties south of the Gateway City. Offering a mixed portfolio of European and American styled craft brews, known as “Reverence” and “Revolution” respectfully. This “Beer Divergency”, allows for a dynamic palate while introducing many new demographics into craft beer.

Urban Chestnut has laid a strong foundation to become a craft brewing leader throughout the region and United States. Founded in 2011 by David Wolfe and Florian Kuplent, two former Anheuser-Busch employees; Urban Chestnut has already grown into two brewing locations in St. Louis. Last January, Urban Chestnut expanded again, opening their first German location based in Wolznach, Bavaria.

Jon Shine, Urban Chestnut Director of Wholesale Partnerships commented, “Thanks to recent brewing facility expansions, we are now able to supply Southeastern Missouri with Urban Chestnut biers. Our team has been thrilled to discover that SEMO has a growing and thriving craft beer community. In order to reach those craft consumers, we wanted to find a community focused partner with a strong service reputation… we found that partner in Bluff City Beer Company.”

Kathy Bess Holloway, General Manager of Bluff City Beer states, “Urban Chestnut adds a unique and solid core to our scope of craft options. Their growth through the Midwest and now Germany is a testament towards their portfolio and business model.”

Launching June 8th, 2015, Urban Chestnut will join eleven other craft suppliers available from the 87-year old distributor, marking the eighth regional Missouri/Illinois supplier. For more information please visit www.BluffCityBeer.com.