Thu 29th Jan 2015 - BrewDog launches craft beer import and distribution division BrewDog launches craft beer import and distribution division: Scottish brewer and retailer BrewDog has launched a new UK import and distribution division and announced an exclusive deal to import beers from American craft brewer, Stone Brewing Co. From today, the new import and distribution division will provide full UK availability of Stone’s entire product range, including its year-round release beers, Stone Go To IPA, Stone IPA Stone Ruination IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale. The San Diego brewery’s limited special release beers will also be available to UK customers throughout the year. Trade customers can order via BrewDog’s current UK Direct Distribution service, and bottles via the BrewDog online shop. The Stone range will be available to buy in bottles and will include keg beers for trade customers by April. The company stated: “The new import and distribution arm continues the BrewDog mission to spread the craft beer revolution around the globe. BrewDog is currently in discussions with several craft breweries in Europe and USA and will be announcing further import and distribution deals throughout 2015. BrewDog regularly joins forces with other craft breweries on projects to propel and celebrate the industry. In 2014 BrewDog launched the BrewDog Development Fund, allocating up to £100,000 of its annual profits to help establish other up and coming craft breweries including mentoring support and assisting them in building an international sales network. In 2014, BrewDog awarded the fund to London brewery Brew By Numbers, and CAP brewery in Stockholm. BrewDog also hosts the annual ‘CollabFest’, collaborating with breweries local to each of its UK bars as part of a weekend long celebration of the British beer scene.”