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Merica Beer Announces Major Distribution Agreement with Kristen Distributing Company

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Aug. 20, 2024 at 11:59 am

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Houston, Texas, Aug. 20, 2024 – Merica Beer, a veteran-owned beer brand marked by its use of high-quality ingredients and cost-friendly price point, today announced a new distribution agreement with Kristen Distributing Company. This new partnership will enable Merica Beer’s further expansion across Texas, allowing even more beer enthusiasts to enjoy its crisp refreshing taste, all the while taking pride in supporting an American-made product.

Founded in 1930, family-owned Kristen Distributing Company serves around 25 central counties in Texas with alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, with distribution around three million cases per year. With this new agreement, Merica Beer will have access to Kristen Distributing Company’s extensive distribution network and benefit from its stellar reputation for providing exceptional service to their customers. 

"We are thrilled to partner with Kristen Distributing Company and to bring our beers to more consumers in Texas," said Derek Sisson, CEO of Merica Beer. "The company’s steadfast commitment to quality and customer service aligns perfectly with our values at Merica Beer. We are confident that this partnership will help us reach new customers and continue to grow our brand in the Lone Star State."

Veteran-owned and born and bred in Texas, Merica Beer is developed from passion and patriotism, leveraging traditional brewing techniques to create its unique American Pilsner beers. Consumers can enjoy the beer’s iconic branding, brilliant with red, white and blue that nods to the brand’s dedicated patriotism – not to mention its affordability. 

“We’ve been fans of Merica Beer since it made its initial debut and have watched its rapid growth across the state,” said Mark Kristen, CEO of Kristen Distributing Company. “It’s crucial for us to partner with brands that hold on to those values that have made our country great, so forming this partnership was a natural move for us.” 

About Merica Beer LLC 

Launched in 2024, Merica Beer is the latest addition to the Famous Brands exceptional spirits and beverages family that embodies freedom, unity, and independence as envisioned by Founder and former Force Recon Marine Derek Sisson. Made proudly in San Antonio by one of the finest brewmasters in the US, Merica Beer is crafted from high-quality ingredients and is known for its crisp, refreshing taste, available to beer enthusiasts at a cost-friendly price point. Merica Beer is known for its iconic red, white, and blue branding and is the country’s most patriotic beer. The launch of Merica Beer is a further demonstration of the company’s thirst for growth and is poised to become available at popular retailers nationwide. To learn more about Merica Beer, please visit our website.

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