Stone Distributing Co., (SDC) added Ashland Hard Seltzer and El Segundo Brewing Co. to its Southern California portfolio of craft beers. The two new partners began distribution from Stone effective November 8, 2021.
“The Southern California distribution rights of Ashland Hard Seltzer and El Segundo Brewing Company are a significant addition to Stone Distributing’s portfolio of amazing partners” stated Tom McReavy, Stone Brewing SVP-Sales. “Our team has long admired the hop-forward IPAs of El Segundo and their commitment to freshness, and Ashland continues to be a top selling Seltzer in SoCal. We are thrilled to partner with both and continue to build on their successes.”
Stone Distributing said it is committed to continual growth and now commands 20% craft share across Southern California, up 1% over last year.
The distributor has added nine new distribution partners to its portfolio in 2021 including: Ashland Hard Seltzer, Bomani Cold Buzz, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., El Segundo Brewing Company, Jiant Hard Kombucha, Societe Brewing Co., Spindrift Spiked, Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. and Villager Spirits. SDC is among the nation’s largest distributors of independent craft beer and continues to expand its portfolio in the craft alcohol space.