E-Malt.com News article: USA, CA & HI: Maui | Stone Craft Beverages sells 21 craft brands throughout Maui

Maui | Stone Craft Beverages, the Hawaiian distribution arm jointly owned by Stone Brewing and Maui Brewing, has built out its portfolio and is now selling 21 craft brands throughout the island of Maui, the company announced on December, 2.

The company, which launched in February, sells a lineup of beers and ciders from California, Hawaii, Colorado and Oregon, refrigerated “through every link of the distribution chain,” from San Diego to its 16,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Maui to retail in cold trucks.

“The handling of beer during the distribution process is critically important,” said Stone CEO Greg Koch. “It’s with this philosophy in mind that Maui Brewing and Stone Brewing came together to develop a company that guarantees an incredible selection of fresh craft beers and ciders to Maui.”

The joint venture, Maui founder Garrett Marrero said in February, required a significant investment of “multiple millions,” though it was financed by cash flow from the two companies without the aid of outside investors or debt.

Stone also operates its own distribution wing on the mainland, Stone Distributing, which sells more than 30 brands throughout Southern Calif., including a number of those now sold in Maui.


03 December, 2014