Saltwater Brewery, a micro-brewery with tasting room, today announced a partnership with Florida Distributing Company (FDC) and J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc. (J.J. Taylor), expanding distribution to Tampa, Orlando and the surrounding areas, as well as the market launch of its second canned product, Sea Cow Milk Stout.
Look for Saltwater Brewery beer on tap and in cans in the following counties:
FDC: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole
J.J. Taylor: Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Henry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Pasco,Pinellas, Sarasota
Brown Distributing: Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Palm Beach, St. Lucie
“FDC and J.J. Taylor have great reputations in the distribution arena and are well respected in the beer community,” said Bo Eaton, Head of Sales and Co-Founder of Saltwater Brewery. “Their enthusiasm for our brand has made us very excited to partner with them.”
The company also released their second canned beer, Sea Cow Milk Stout, following the launch of their Screamin’ Reels IPA in August 2015. One of the only Milk Stouts in the market available in a can, Sea Cow is characterized as dark, roasty and sweet, with 6% ALC/VOL and 38 IBUs.
Saltwater Brewery’s brand and lifestyle revolves around the ocean, which extends to their charitable giving. “We look forward to working with locally based charity chapters such as The Ocean Foundation and Surfrider Foundation in the Orlando and Tampa areas,” said Chris Gove, President and Co-Founder.
Sea Cow Milk Stout will be available throughout Saltwater Brewery’s new and current distribution territory. The team is planning to continue expansion later this year, and will also can additional styles such as Locale, Wheat Wave and limited releases.
About Saltwater Brewery
Founded in December 2013 by a team of native Floridians, Saltwater Brewery is Delray Beach’s first local production microbrewery with tasting room. Using only pure ingredients, each style of handcrafted beer and corresponding name is inspired by the ocean. The company brewed nearly 2,000 bbl in 2015 and donates a portion of proceeds to ocean-related charities. 12 different styles are typically available in the tasting room, including Chocolate Mayday and Don’t Get Confused, while six primary beers, including Screamin’ Reels IPA and Sea Cow Milk Stout, are distributed.