Smuttynose Brewing Expands Distribution to East Tennessee

(Hampton, NH) – Nearly one month into full operations at the new Smuttynose brewery in Hampton, NH, the Granite State’s largest locally-owned brewery can now begin saying “yes” to new distribution partners after brewing at capacity in the brewery’s original home for nearly four years. Their first new business partner is Carter Distributing, of Chattanooga, and Cleveland, Tennessee. The first shipments of Smuttynose beer will hit taps on July 1, at Chattanooga’s Heaven and Ale.

Signing with Carter was very appealing, said Peter Egelston, Smuttynose Founder and President: “Carter has some strong craft brands but their roster isn’t too big. We understood early on that they’ve got a deep understanding of the growing craft beer market in East Tennessee and enough energy to represent us well. We’ll make sure we have enough beer to meet their needs.”

Tony Giannasi, Carter’s Craft Brands Manager, could barely contain his excitement over his new signing portfolio: “Smuttynose has an all-star lineup of beers that reads like a greatest hits album. From beer geek prize Baltic Porter and best-selling Finestkind IPA to new releases Vunderbar Pilsner and Bouncy House IPA, these guys offer something for everyone at a high level of quality.” Giannasi cited Chattanooga’s growing craft beer culture and city-wide emphasis on beer education and hand-selling as the main reasons he feels the new arrival will be a success.

Chattanooga’s beer lovers will be able to enjoy various combinations of Finestkind IPA, Old Brown Dog, Bouncy House IPA, Vunderbar Pilsner, Shoals Pale Ale, Robust Porter and Summer Weizen at the following kick-off events.

7/1 Heaven and Ale “Beer of the Month” kickoff with six beers on tap, plus glassware and prize giveaways; for the rest of the month, there will be three Smuttynose beers on tap.
7/2 Tremont Tavern tasting with glassware giveaways
7/8 Meet The Founder at Heaven and Ale, prize giveaways
7/10 Brewhaus tasting and glassware giveaway
7/18 Riverside Beverage growler fill specials
7/25 Sigler’s Craft Beer and Cigars Tap Takeover
8/1 Sturmhaus Pint Night
8/8 Universal Joint Tap Takeover

About Smuttynose: Founded in 1994, Smuttynose is New Hampshire’s leading craft brewery. Smuttynose has opened its new brewery in time for its 20th anniversary. Located on the historic, 14-acre Towle Farm, the new facility is registered for LEED certification at the Gold level and has many features to save surface water, electricity, heat and cold, while increasing efficiencies in all parts of production. Smuttynose beers are now sold in 24 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and four international markets.