National Brewery and beer enthusiast favorite Founder Brewing broke the news on June 10th that they would have to delay their entry into the Florida market until expansion on their brewhouse is complete. This news comes mere months after the April 5th announcement that Founders will be coming to all parts of Florida.
From the Founders Blog:
In the best interest of our wholesaler partners, retail accounts and craft beer consumers, we will hold off opening planned new markets at this time, including Florida, which was scheduled for a July launch. We also will not be introducing the new package launch of All Day IPA in 12-pack cans next month. Please know that these difficult moves affect many parts of our business but should be done for both short- and long-term success. Until we have built up core brand inventories in all markets again and are comfortable in meeting existing demand, these opportunities must wait a bit longer.
The good news is that after expansion, Founders should be able to produce up to 340,000 barrels per year, so Florida should be well slaked after Founders does come to town.
Founders Brewing began brewing beer in based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more information, see the Founders Blog.
About Founders Brewing
For over 25 years Founders Brewing Company’s dedication to the state of Michigan has shown through in everything we do. Surrounded by the Great Lakes, we’re devoted to using our freshwater resources in a sustainable fashion to provide you with the highest quality beer possible – from All Day IPA to craft beer stalwarts like KBS, which celebrates 20 years of barrel-aged excellence this year. The mitten state has given us so much– and we’ve been fortunate enough to be able to give back, supporting local causes and businesses from our hometown of Grand Rapids, MI all the way across the Mackinaw Bridge to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
For these and other reasons too numerous to count, we’re proud to say that Founders Brewing Company is Born & Brewed in Michigan since 1997.