E-Malt.com News article: USA, MD & VA: Union Craft Brewing expands distribution to select Virginia counties beginning October

On October 1, Union Craft Brewing Company announced it will begin distribution to select Virginia counties beginning October 2015 through a partnership with Virginia Eagle Distributing Co. Union Craft beer will be available in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudon counties beginning next week [October 5-11].

Founded in 2011, Union Craft Brewing Company is situated along the Baltimore’s Jones Falls river and was the first production brewery to open in Baltimore City in 30 years. Union Craft Brewing’s beers are now distributed throughout Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia.

“Northern Virginia is a great craft-loving market and a natural extension for our brand,” Says Adam Benesch, Union Craft Brewing’s Co-founder. “We are very excited to bring Union Craft Brewing to our friends in Northern Virginia and to do it with such a strong and reliable local partner as Virginia Eagle Distributing.”

Union Craft Brewing’s beers shipping to Northern Virginia include their flagships Duckpin Pale Ale, Anthem Golden Ale, and their award-winning Balt Alt.

Additionally, Union Craft Brewing’s highly acclaimed seasonal and small-batch brews will be making their Virginia debut, including Double Duckpin DIPA, Foxy Red IPA, Chessie The Barleywine, Snow Pants Oatmeal Stout and Old Pro Gose.

“Virginia Eagle Distributing is very happy to help bring Union Craft Brewing’s brand to Northern Virginia,” said Ronnie Snook Senior Director of Marketing and Brand Development. “We strive to bring our consumers what they want: “Local, fresh and award-winning beers.” When discussions began with Union Craft Brewing, it was apparent that this brand was a perfect partner.”

The Union Craft Brewing and Virginia Eagle Distributing team members will be kicking off their Virginia launch week on October 6 at Rustico – Ballston with 9 Union Craft Brewing’s beers on draft followed up by two events on October 7 at Whole Foods in Fair Lakes with a tap takeover at Galaxy Hut in Clarendon.


02 October, 2015