E-Malt.com News article: USA, IL: Louis Glunz Beer Inc. celebrates a successful year and expands products portfolio

Louis Glunz Beer Inc., which carries the largest selection of craft and specialty imports in the Chicagoland area, is celebrating a successful 2012. The 124-year-old company saw its most profitable year of business to date, beerpulse,com reported on November, 8.

“We had an exceptional year that saw new breweries, new beers, and new team members,” says Janet Bischoff, CFO of Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. “We’re excited to grow even more in 2013, and are expected to grow 16.2% in volume. We’re thrilled to continue to successfully support and promote craft, specialty, and import beers in Chicagoland.”

Along with business growth, the Glunz team grew as well and added new products. Michigan-based microbrewery Saugatuck Brewing Company joined the distributor’s growing list of breweries.

The team also participated in several beer dinners with their brewery partners to educate consumers.

Looking forward to 2013, Louis Glunz Beers, Inc. is thrilled to be entering their landmark 125th anniversary year with new breweries in their portfolio, record-high craft beer sales, and a talented leadership team to continue to grow the company.

Founded in 1888 by Louis Glunz I in Chicago, Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. is among the oldest beer distributors in the United States. Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. features Chicago’s most extensive portfolio of craft, specialty, and import beers from over 50 suppliers representing 192 breweries worldwide, and is the premier distributor to restaurants, bars, liquor stores, and supermarkets in Chicagoland.


09 November, 2012