[Press Release:]

Residents of these states can expect to see Founders’ beer hit shelves beginning in January

(Grand Rapids, MI) – Founders Brewing Co. announced today that is expanding its distribution territory to include Washington, Oregon and Idaho with the help of the Great Artisan Beverage network of wholesalers. Beginning in January 2017 through February 2017, Founders’ year-round, seasonal and specialty beers in bottles, cans (as applicable) and kegs will be available. Select limited release beers may also be available at craft retailers following the launch.

Launching first will be Washington beginning in January 2017 with distribution partners The Odom Corporation, Craig Stein Beverage, Sound Beverage, Crown Distributing and Marine View Beverage with coverage extending throughout the entire state.

“The Great Artisan Beverage network of independent distributors is very proud to represent the Founders brand family in the Pacific Northwest,” said Great Artisan Beverage President Dave Mickelson. “Founder’s legacy, based firmly in product quality, innovation and commitment to market success, is a winning formula and we are honored to be chosen as their distributor partners.”

Following on the heels of the Washington launch beginning in February 2017 will be Oregon and Idaho with distribution partners General Distributors, Bigfoot Beverage and Summit Distributing and in Idaho with distribution partners The Odom Corporation and Craig Stein Beverage.

“The Pacific Northwest has long been one of the craft industry’s most sacred regions,” says Co-Founder and CEO Mike Stevens. “It was westward that Dave and I traveled in our discovery of craft beers some 25 years ago and we have long anticipated the day that Founders would be sold in this region. Simply put, it’s one of the country’s best craft beer beacons and we are humbled to be able to bring our beer to the consumers of the Pacific Northwest.”

Launch events will take place in Seattle, Washington January 10-12. Stay tuned to Founders website (foundersbrewing.com), Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for launch event information.

To see 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.