Carolina Brewery has signed a distribution deal with Harris Inc. to distribute its brews in bars, restaurants, grocery stores and other retail accounts in the Triangle. Harris will distribute Carolina Brewery beers by the keg to bars and restaurants to serve on tap and in 64-ounce glass growlers to retail and grocery.
“We are very excited about our new partnership with Harris Inc.,†said Carolina Brewery owner Robert Poitras. “Jay and his team are fully committed to growing the distribution of our products. They are experts with sales and delivery, and we want to return to what we do best, which is making great beers. We have been very impressed with the recent transition and look for many great things to come from this partnership in the future.â€
Already the distribution deal has resulted in Carolina Brewery beer being sold for the first time at Harris Teeter grocery stores and served on tap at Maggianos Little Italy, Wyndham Garden Hotel and a host of other area bars and restaurants.
“Harris Incorporated could not be more excited about this new partnership,†says Jay Harris, president of Harris Incorporated. “Our goal is to be able to bring first in class, local, craft beer to our customers. The growler program allows those who love Carolina’s draft beers to now be able to take it home and the recyclable glass is a win win for the consumer and the environment. Robert and Jon have put together a strong team at the Carolina Brewery and we are truly blessed they chose Harris to distribute their beers.â€
Harris will focus on the distribution of the signature Carolina Brewery beers – Sky Blue Golden Ale, Flagship IPA and Copperline Amber Ale – along with several seasonal beers that will only be available for a limited time such as Oktoberfest and Firecracker Pale Ale. More information on these beers is available below and at http://carolinabrewery.com/housebrews.html.