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Award Winning Portland Brewery Signs with Oregon Distributor and Plans for Growth
Portland, Ore. – (April 22, 2015)
Old Town Brewing ® (OTB®), a locally owned and operated Portland brewery, announced today its partnership with
Oregon distributor, Maletis Beverage.
Joining the well-known distributors roster will bring OTB’s award
winning beers to bars, restaurants and retail locations throughout the
Portland market starting in May. In anticipation
of increased demand, the brewery is expanding its operations to include
five additional 15 BBL fermenters and three 21 BBL brite tanks, more
than doubling the brewery’s production ability.
“Joining forces with a respected distributor like Maletis Beverage is an incredible opportunity for us to share Old Town® beers across the region, and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Adam Milne, owner of Old
Town Brewing. “This is a real turning point for our brewery, and we’re excited to see what the future will bring.”
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| Owner Adam Milne, Old Town Brewing Co |
While self-distributing, OTB focused its
efforts on perfecting sessionable, craft beer that reflects the unique
city of Portland and its people. This labor of love brought the brewery
an unprecedented four national and international
awards since they began brewing in late 2011 - two from the Great
American Beer Festival (GABF) ® and two from the World Beer Cup®.
“Maletis is excited to add Old Town Brewing
to our craft beer offerings,” said Rob Maletis, owner of Maletis
Beverage. “OTB has a unique history within the Portland beer market and
the team is well known and respected in the local
and national craft beer community. We’re looking forward to supporting
the brewery’s continued growth across the Pacific Northwest.”
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| Courtesy of Old Town Brewing Co |
When owner Adam Milne decided to transform
what was Old Town’s second location into a brewery in 2011, his vision
was to create a different beer drinking experience for Portland’s
enthusiastic craft beer community, one that encompassed
the city’s unconventional flare and cultured history. OTB’s use of
locally sourced ingredients and flavors and delivery of craft beer by
bike perfectly captures the spirit of Portland.
"Old town is a reflection of its
surroundings,” Milne added. "We live in a community fueled by the energy
of the most creative and adventurous people, and we try to capture that
energy into every beer we brew."
About Old Town Brewing Co.
Old Town Brewing (OTB) opened in northeast
Portland, Ore., in 2011 with an emphasis on crafting its beer to reflect
the spirit, values, history and personality of Portland and the
Northwest. OTB is the first brewery in the country
to deliver beer and pizza by bike straight to consumers, rain or shine.
Reclaimed materials were extensively incorporated into the design of
the LEED Gold brewery, evoking an atmosphere of Northwest authenticity
and sustainability.
Owner Adam Milne opened OTB to complement his Old Town Pizza®
location in Portland’s historic Old Town neighborhood. A devoted Old
Town Pizza customer since celebrating his ninth birthday at the
restaurant, Milne
purchased Old Town Pizza from the original owners, the Accuardi family,
in 2003. For more information visit
www.otbrewing.com and
www.oldtownpizza.com.
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| Courtesy of Old Town Brewing Co |
OId Town Brewing Awards to date:
- GABF 2014, Silver, Sun Dazed, German-Style Kölsch category
- GABF 2013, Gold, Cents and Sensibility, Fresh Hop category
- World Beer Cup 2014, Sun Dazed, German-Style Kölsch category
- World Beer Cup 2014, Bronze, Paulie’s Not Irish Red, Irish Style Red Ale category
About Maletis Beverage
Maletis Beverage is a fourth generation
family owned and operated beverage distributorship servicing the greater
Portland and Southwest Washington area. The company was recently
honored with the Craft Beer Distributor Recognition
Award by the Brewers Association, which recognizes beer distributors
that go above and beyond to market, promote and sell craft beer. Founded
in 1935, Maletis Beverage is proudly celebrating its 80th anniversary.
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