[Press Release:]
Beer will start shipping in March with the retail release beginning on April 1.
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Founders Brewing Co. announced today that they will be expanding their distribution territory to include the great state of Montana with the help of the Great Artisan Beverage Montana network of distributors: Summit Beverage, Cardinal Distributing, Fun Beverage, Gusto Beverage and Briggs Distributing. These distributors will service all major markets across the state and residents can expect to find Founders’ year-round, seasonal and specialty beers in bottles, cans (as applicable) and kegs. Select limited release beers may also be available at craft retailers following the launch.
“I speak for all wholesalers in the GAB Montana network in saying that we are extremely excited to partner with Founders in bringing the high-quality and award-winning beers that they are so well-known for to our craft-seeking customers,” said Summit Beverage President Greg Markovich. “We feel that their brand positioning, innovation and marketing fits the Montana lifestyle and offers our craft enthusiasts a fantastic option.”
Beer will start shipping in March, with the retail release beginning on April 1. Launch events will take place the week of April 10. Visit foundersbrewing.com/events for more information.
“My annual trout camp takes place in the beautiful state of Montana and I look forward to returning each year it comes around,” said Founders’ Co-Founder and CEO Mike Stevens. “Having been a two-bit fly-fishing guide in my previous life, it makes me damn proud that I can now purchase Founders beer in a place that, in a lot of ways, represents that past. Now, I might even be able to convince Dave [Co-Founder and President] to join me the next time around.”
Montana is the 43rd state to see Founders’ distribution. To check out all of the states in which Founders is available, as well as review information on the Founders lineup and release calendar, visit foundersbrewing.com
About Founders Brewing Co.
Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts—Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens—with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 20 largest craft breweries in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing. The brewery has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a proud member of the Michigan Brewers Guild. For more information, visit foundersbrewing.com or follow Founders on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.