Highland Brewing Co. Announces Distributor Changes

Earlier this month, Highland Brewing Co. of Asheville, NC announced new distribution partners in North Carolina. Carolina Premium Beverage, Healy Wholesale, Coastal Beverage, United Beverage, and Long Beverage have all signed on to work with Highland.

"These changes, along with a brand refresh coming in February, creates incredibly high energy,” said Leah Ashburn, Highland President, in a press release.

Here is the full release from Highland:

As of January 2, Highland Brewing’s North Carolina distribution network now includes Carolina Premium Beverage, Healy Wholesale, Coastal Beverage, United Beverage, and Long Beverage.

“We look forward to a long-term relationship with each of our new partners. These changes, along with a brand refresh coming in February, creates incredibly high energy,” said Leah Ashburn, Highland President.

Highland is North Carolina’s largest homegrown brewery at about 45,000 barrels. Highland beer is still sold by Skyland Distributing in its home region of Western NC, and RH Barringer in the Greensboro/Winston Salem area.

About Highland Brewing:

Highland Brewing was founded in 1994 by retired engineer and entrepreneur Oscar Wong, establishing it as the pioneer of Asheville, NC’s now booming craft beer industry. With a portfolio that is equal parts established and inventive, Highland is known for consistently excellent beer. Proudly regional, Highland is distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, and Kentucky. Annual production around 46,000 barrels makes Highland is the largest independent family-owned brewery born in the Southeast and it has the third largest solar array in an American craft brewery. The brewery is in a rehabilitated manufacturing facility on a hilltop, affording space for thousands of visitors to enjoy limited release beers, tours, and live music. In addition, the event center and rooftop can be reserved for private events. Today, the company is led by Wong’s daughter, Leah Wong Ashburn, and has 50 full-time employees. More information is at www.highlandbrewing.com