Odell Brewing Announces New Illinois Distributor Partners

Odell Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado has announced a new distribution partnership in the state of Illinois. Full details are below.

Fort Collins, CO. – Colorado’s Odell Brewing Company, the 19th largest craft brewer in the US, has four new distribution partners in Illinois.

Odell entered Illinois in 2017 through a statewide partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group. Breakthru Beverage Group has recently announced their intention to exit the beer distribution business in Illinois, leaving Odell Brewing the opportunity to partner with new distributors. 

“We’d like to thank Breakthru for their efforts to establish Odell Brewing in Illinois over the past three years, and we are extremely excited to be working with our new partners,” explains Director of Sales JR Wheeler. “As we build out our distribution footprint, we have nothing but blue sky in the Illinois market to grow our brands with our new partners.”

Odell Brewing has partnered with Windy City Distributing (a DBA of Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C. and part of the larger Reyes Beer Division network) in the Chicagoland area. They have also joined with Marketplace Selections, G&M Distributors and LaMonica Beverages to cover their distribution throughout Illinois’ Heartland markets.

"The Windy City Distributing team has been a fan of Odell Brewing for as long as I can remember. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with them in the Chicagoland area,” explains Bob Collins, President of Windy City Distributing. “Their diverse portfolio, dedication to quality and commitment to "giving back" makes them a perfect match for our team."

“Our fans here in Illinois can look forward to discovering all of our best brands in more locations than ever before,” explains Gus Briggs, Odell Brewing Illinois Area Manager.  “Including brand new innovations such as our new Allkind Hard Kombucha.”

Odell fans will continue to find brands like Sippin Pretty Fruited Sour and Mountain Standard among others in their portfolio, as well as bringing new innovations to the market including our Allkind Hard Kombucha. 

About Reyes Beer Division: Reyes Beer Division (RBD) is dedicated to being the best distributor in the industry with distributorships in California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. RBD is committed to protecting the quality of its brewing suppliers’ brands through the utilization of superior routing and world-class warehouse and cold storage facilities, while also using its highly-trained sales team to grow those brands and best serve the retail customers of Allied Beverages, Chesbay Distributing, Chicago Beverage Systems, Crest Beverage, Florida Distributing Company, Gate City Beverage, Gold Coast Beverage, Golden Brands, Harbor Distributing, High Desert Distributing, Lee Distributors, Premium Distributors of Maryland, Premium Distributors of Virginia, Premium Distributors of Washington DC, and Windy City Distributing. For more information on the company, its portfolio of world-class beer brands and career opportunities, explore the company’s website at www.reyesbeerdivision.com.

About Marketplace Selections: MPS is a family owned business with over 60 years combined experience in Illinois. With our commitment to education, product quality, and overall customer service, MPS services our customers like no other.

About G&M Distributors: Since 1946, G & M Distributors, Inc. has been family-owned and grown to become one of the largest beverage distributors of beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, and more in the state of Illinois. We’re located in Knox County in Galesburg, IL, and in Lee County in Dixon, IL. We are proud to serve many Illinois locations with a variety of brand-name, high-quality products.

About LaMonica Beverages: Located in Loves Park, IL, means celebrating and getting back to its roots as a company. Even with the rapid increase in the number of products, increased technology in the business, and the dominance of craft beer, the critical foundation remains the same – building lasting relationships with people.

About Odell Brewing - Odell Brewing, the 19th largest craft brewery in the U.S., is a regional, independent, and employee owned craft brewery. Since 1989, the culture of family and collaboration has thrived, fostering a brewery full of beer-centric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted and innovative brews. Odell Brewing is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers while making positive contributions to their co-workers and community through its outreach and charitable giving programs.