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Wayfinder Beer joins Block 15 Distribution family

Portland, Oregon’s premiere lager and cold IPA haus, Wayfinder Beer, has signed on to join the Block 15 Distribution family of brands including De Garde, ForeLand, Ferment Brewing, and Block 15 Brewing. 2023 has already been a big year for both Wayfinder and Block 15 Brewing’s distribution company, with Wayfinder welcoming new brewmaster Natalie Baldwin and adding the Wayfinder Highlands taphouse and food truck pod, and Block 15 expanding their distro sales team

The new Wayfinder Beer and Block 15 Distribution partnership is to expand sales throughout Oregon in previously underserved areas such as Corvallis, Eugene & Medford as well as other regions in Oregon. The official launch is on October 30th, with Block 15 distributing beers such as CZ AF Czech-style pilsner, Cold IPA, and Hell Munich-style helles.

“We're thrilled to collaborate with one of our long-standing favorite breweries, Block 15, furthering our commitment to championing locally owned and independently distributed craft beer,” said Co-Owner and Director of Art and Marketing, Orion Landau.

Metal and occult branded Wayfinder Beer’s portfolio consists of an array of brews that cater to a broad spectrum of tastes in styles. Since opening in 2016, Wayfinder has offered customers an extensive selection of bold hop-forward IPAs and timeless lagers, providing delightful and unexpected flavors. Awarded the 'Best Brewpub Experience in Oregon' four times at the Oregon Beer Awards, Wayfinder has become a top beer destination for locals and beer tourism.

“I could not be more excited to welcome our newest supplier partner in Oregon, Wayfinder Beer. Along with brewing some of the best beers around, they align perfectly with the mission of Block 15 Distribution, to supply the PNW with world-class beer produced by like-minded companies. They are the perfect addition to our already world-class portfolio.” Said Block 15 Sales and Distribution Director Erin Grey Kemplin.

Located in Corvallis, Oregon, Block 15 Distribution, launched as a spinoff of Block 15 Brewing in 2020. The distribution and wholesale arm is a separate company dedicated to helping like-minded breweries control how their beer reaches the market while providing the PNW with fresh products. Block 15 Distribution’s supplier partners include renowned breweries such as Ferment Brewing, Foreland Beer, de Garde Brewing, Block 15 Brewing, as well as Ale Apothecary in Washington Markets.

To find out more, visit Wayfinder.beer or find them on social media @WayfinderBeer

To find out more about Block 15 Distribution, head to Block15Distribution.com or follow them on social media @block15distribution