E-Malt.com News article: USA, LA: SweetWater Brewing Company to open in Louisiana

After their recent entrance into the state of Kentucky, SweetWater Brewery is preparing for another big launch for the locals of Louisiana this August, Brew Bound reported on July 26.

SweetWater has opened up distribution into new states since 2008 due to previous production capacity.

Louisiana marks the eighth U.S. state to be included in brewery’s distribution footprint. SweetWater has partnered with Southern Eagle Distributing in New Orleans, Champagne Beverage Company in North Shore/Covington, and Mockler Beverage Company in Baton Rouge. Beers will begin flowing on draft taps starting the week of August 19.

SweetWater is bringing their unpasteurized ales to the area starting with 420 Extra Pale Ale on draft at on-premise bars and restaurants, alongside six-packs and 12-pack variety bottles in off-premise grocery stores, package stores, and specialty bottle shops including: 420 Extra Pale Ale; SweetWater; SweetWater and SweetWater Tackle.

A crew from SweetWater will taste their way around the area with sampling celebrations and sponsored events Aug. 21 in Baton Rouge, LA and Aug. 22 in New Orleans, LA.



26 July, 2013