Boston Beer Company produces some of the most recognizable beverage brands and widely consumed products on the market. Learn more about the Boston Beer Company brands available in Oregon and Washington from our team at Columbia Distributing.
Angry Orchard
You can’t talk about hard cider and not mention Angry Orchard. Based in Walden, NY, and founded in 2011, the company continuously finds itself amongst the most popular producers of hard ciders. Cidermakers source apples and other ingredients from all over the world to create outstanding products with flavorful profiles.
RISE Brewing Co. offers an alternative morning or mid-afternoon beverage using high-quality and organic ingredients. The result is a delicious-tasting lineup of nitro-infused canned coffees and oat milk without the extra elements in a can that roars.
Canned Coffees & Tea
RISE Brewing Co. approaches coffee differently from other canned coffee creators. RISE infuses its coffee products with nitrogen gas so when it’s cracked open, it “roars” to life. The tiny nitrogen bubbles elevate the natural sweet and chocolatey taste and provide a smooth texture that makes every sip refreshing. The bubbles give these coffees and tea a frothy texture without the need for dairy. What’s more, nitrogen serves as an organic preservative to ensure freshness.
Asahi Super Dry, taking inspiration from dry sake, is unlike other lagers on the shelves stores or in the coolers of bars and restaurants Brewed to an authentic Japanese recipe, the lager is created using rice, aroma hops, exclusive Japanese yeast, and two-row spring barley. To further the flavor, the brewing process uses the latest technology to produce a consistently unmatched taste.
What is the Super Dry taste? When you take a sip of Asahi, you experience a crisp, clean, and quick finish that won’t linger. The beer’s creamy head helps retain the carbonation to give it that Super Dry quality. Versatile, Super Dry pairs well with a host of world cuisines and complements many occasions.
Asahi Super Dry 0.0%
Asahi believes those who prefer not to indulge in an alcoholic beverage should still be able to enjoy the taste of its lager. That’s why its master brewers created Asahi Super Dry 0.0%. The non-alcoholic version contains the same ingredients as Asahi Super Dry. Brewers employ the same fermenting techniques to develop the aroma and taste profile of Super Dry. Using specialized equipment and processes, the alcohol is gently removed, and natural flavors are added to provide consumers with the same super dry taste.
ROAR Organic is revolutionizing how consumers can avoid dehydration and low electrolytes by packing antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals into a supercharged beverage. Learn what these products have to offer your customers, along with recipes to make customers ROAR with joy!
ROAR Organic Hydration Drinks
The makers of ROAR Organic know the body requires more than simply water to keep going. Every ROAR Organic product has essential antioxidants, electrolytes from coconut water, and the recommended daily doses of key vitamins such as B12, B5, B6, and C.
Supplying top brands to retailers and beverage establishments throughout Oregon and Washington requires a collaborative effort. Columbia Distributing is proud to employ like-minded individuals committed to achieving organizational goals and keeping our company at the top of the beverage distribution industry. One of those employees is delivery supervisor James Reese, who has been with Columbia Distributing since 2006. Learn the duties of a delivery supervisor from Reese himself and what makes Columbia Distributing different from other employers.
What Does a Delivery Supervisor at Columbia Distributing Do?
As a premier beverage distributor, Columbia Distributing prides itself on delivering orders on time so our partners can continue operating without a hiccup. This responsibility falls on the delivery supervisor.
Founded in 1996, Guayaki Yerba Mate, a certified B Corp and registered Social Purpose Corporation, makes yerba mate-based beverages made from certified regenerative, organic, and fair-trade ingredients.
Yerba mate, a South American native tree related to holly, has been valued for centuries to help enhance and boost one’s energy. Guayaki’s sources its yerba mate from the Atlantic Forest in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. To ensure its purity, Guayaki partners with indigenous peoples and local communities who continue to use traditional yerba mate cultivation methods.
Guayaki Yerba Mate Beverages
Guayaki harnesses the power of yerba mate to offer consumers a full line-up of naturally caffeinated beverages to help restore energy levels and improve focus. From traditional steeped leaves to sparkling drinks containing real fruit juice, Guayaki’s lineup has something to make every palate happy.
Joel Gott Wines is known for creating expressive wines sourced from high-quality ingredients. However, the brand’s mission goes beyond satisfying tastebuds. Its Gott for Good partnership with Feeding America demonstrates the company’s commitment to giving back and helping put an end to food insecurity in the United States.
Feeding America: An America Where No One Is Hungry
Hunger is a complex issue. Nutritious food is necessary for survival and all deserve access tohealthy meals. . Unfortunately, that’s not the current reality. Approximately 47 million people in the U.S. are food insecure, meaning they don’t know where their next meal will come from. This year, one in 10 individuals, including one in eight children, will struggle with food insecurity.
Founded in 2010 by Lee Larsen and Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, 2 Towns Ciderhouse has grown into an internationally awarded cidery. Based in Corvallis, Oregon, using Northwest apple farms, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, 2 Towns takes its cidermaking seriously by honoring traditions and its community, while having a lot of fun creating innovative products.
2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Top Ciders in the PNW
2 Towns’ portfolio is full of amazing ciders. If you’re unsure where to start while updating your inventory or menu, we recommend the following:
BrightCider: the Flagship cider is radiant and balanced, and made with Newtown Pippin apples, the pioneer variety that defined the Northwest cider palate. (ABV: 6%)
Cosmic Crisp: Made with a blend of fresh-pressed Cosmic Crisp® and Northwest apples, this cider shines like starlight while bright, fruit-forward aromatics collide with a high-acid profile for a truly heavenly experience. (ABV: 8%)
Made Marion: Ripe and juicy, uniting Northwest apples with whole locally grown Marionberries, a crown jewel of all blackberry varieties and an Oregon staple. (ABV: 6%)
Pacific Pineapple: Juicy and tropical, made with ripe Costa Rica golden pineapples and fresh-pressed Northwest apples. Received a Bronze medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival. (ABV: 5%)
Sidekick (NA Cider): After fermentation, the alcohol is gently removed until it reaches less than 0.5% AB. The newly dealcoholized cider is finished and blended to create a crisp, clean cider. Available in two flavors: Cosmic Crisp and Pacific Pineapple.
What is a Cosmic Crisp®?
The Cosmic Crisp® apple is a delicious result of 20 years of study and research by Washington State University’s world-class tree fruit breeding program. Bred by WSU researchers, Cosmic Crisp® brand apples are a cross between Enterprise and Honeycrisp apples.
Large, round, crisp, and super juicy, these bi-color apples have a rich red that almost sparkles with starburst-like lenticels—which is where the name “Cosmic” comes from. The natural balance of acid and sugar in Cosmic Crisp® apples gives them an unmatched sweetness, making them perfect for snacking, baking, and entertaining.
2 Towns Ciderhouse has proprietary use of these apples and are the star in their Cosmic Crisp® cider line, which includes the following year-round flavors: Original, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Tropical.
Learn More about 2 Town Ciderhouse with Columbia Distributing
For our readers who wish to find 2 Towns locally: please visit 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s website and use their product location finder; or ask your local beverage retailer, including restaurants and bars, to add it to their next order with us.
Watch our video featuring Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, 2 Towns co-founder, and learn about its humble origins, Cosmic Crisp®, and why he thinks Oregon’s Willamette Valley is an incredible location for their cidery. The video can be found on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
Ménage à Trois Wines is known for its innovative blends and willingness to step outside the box. The boldly curious brand has pushed boundaries to create products that are as playful as its founders. Discover more about this brand and its top-selling wines in the Pacific Northwest from our Wine & Spirits Team at Columbia Distributing, serving Oregon and Washington.
Ménage à Trois Selection
Ménage à Trois is credited with creating and defining the premium Red Blend category, elevating the brand to iconic status. While this category may be what the brand is widely known for, it’s not the company’s only area of expertise. Ménage à Trois offers a wide selection of premium wines, including reds, whites, rosé, and sparkling options.
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a leader is the opportunity to give back to the communities that support our business. Jeff Lyons, Regional General Manager at Columbia Distributing, serving Oregon and Washington, knows this well. Lyons has been with Columbia Distributing for 39 years and currently oversees operations at the Springfield and Medford branches. Here, Lyons discusses our recent partnership with Pabst Brewing to serve universally beloved members of the community – our pets.
Bringing Smiles and Wagging Tails Throughout Springfield
Columbia Distributing proudly serves beverage retailers, restaurants, bars, and other venues where alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic products are sold. Out of the Springfield and Medford branches alone, Columbia Distributing serves 1,800 customers and about 850 customers, respectively. To say Columbia Distributing can have an impact on these communities is an understatement.
