March 3rd, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information:
Darron Welch/Pelican Pub & Brewery
503.965.7007/ darron@pelicanbrewery.com
Kate Kauffman/Coates Kokes
503.241.1124/kate@coateskokes.com
Pelican Pub & Brewery to begin Self-Distribution to Portland this week.
Pacific City, Ore.—The Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City will begin self-distributing its beer in the Portland area starting this week. Until now, only the Pelican’s bottled India Pelican Ale (IPA) has been available in select stores. However, in June 2009, the legislature passed a new state law allowing brewpub licensees to distribute their own beer, thereby allowing more brewpub breweries to self-distribute their beer.
“We are thrilled about this expansion,” said Brewmaster Darron Welch. “Because we will be distributing Pelican beer to Portland ourselves, there will be a better selection, it will be fresher and we expect the price for our accounts and our consumers to come down.”
Due to the small size of the Pelican Pub & Brewery and the large size of the Portland market, Welch said his staff will need to focus on the current outlets first and will then shift to new accounts after that. A variety of Pelican beer can always be ordered online at www.pelicanbrewery.com.
The Pelican Pub and Brewery, located 22 miles south of Tillamook on the majestic Oregon Coast, has become a Northwest landmark for craft beer and fine food enthusiasts. The oceanfront facility includes an outdoor patio and banquet room with unobstructed views of Cape Kiwanda and Haystack Rock. Celebrating its 12th year in Pacific City, the Pelican has created masterpieces such as Kiwanda Cream Ale, India Pelican Ale, MacPelican’s Scottish Ale, Tsunami Stout and Doryman's Dark. The three-time Great American Beer Festival “Brewpub of the Year” winner is open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information, call 503-965-7007 or visit ww.PelicanBrewery.com.
