Newbie wants guest beer

[Woolsocks]

Hi! I'm new to working for a brewpub and want to know how to get some guest beer. At the moment, I'm hoping to get a case or so of Chimay Grand Reserve bottles, but I'm also looking to have some other guest beers, in 1/2 bbls, in the future.

I know its a matter of contacting the nearest distributor for the beers I want, but how best to find out who that is? I'm aware of the local BMC distributors, but what about those who sell less common beer, like Chimay? How do I go about finding these people?

[lhall]

Call around and ask! Call the best beer and liquor store in town and ask who distributes what you want.


Hi! I'm new to working for a brewpub and want to know how to get some guest beer. At the moment, I'm hoping to get a case or so of Chimay Grand Reserve bottles, but I'm also looking to have some other guest beers, in 1/2 bbls, in the future.

I know its a matter of contacting the nearest distributor for the beers I want, but how best to find out who that is? I'm aware of the local BMC distributors, but what about those who sell less common beer, like Chimay? How do I go about finding these people?

[Michael Murphy]

http://www.bunitedint.com/

http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/

these are some importers of high quality beers, look on the website for a retailer nearest you or contact them and ask where.

[CallerFromLA]

If there is a particular beer / wine / liquor you can't seem to find at any distributor, call them up directly. "I want your quadruple IPA with the label made out of hop-paper. Where can I get it from?"

Sometimes that don't deliver in your neck of the woods, and sometimes they can give you the distributor's phone number.

Cheers,
--Jake Tringali

The hop-paper idea would be interesting. Scratch-and-sniff labels, anyone?