Hazmat Shipping for the Brewery and Craft Beverage Industry

Hazmat Shipping for Craft Breweries

South Florida’s thriving craft brewery and beverage scene relies on hazardous materials for production — CO2 for carbonation, caustic cleaning chemicals, ethanol for spirits production, and various processing chemicals. Go Freight provides hazmat transport tailored to the unique needs of craft beverage producers.

CO2 for Carbonation

Carbon dioxide is the lifeblood of brewing, used for carbonation, tank purging, and dispensing. CO2 cylinders and bulk tanks are Class 2.2 non-flammable compressed gases requiring proper transport certification. Go Freight provides scheduled CO2 delivery to breweries, ensuring production never stops due to gas supply interruptions.

Cleaning and Sanitization Chemicals

Breweries use aggressive cleaning chemicals including caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, Class 8 corrosive) for tank and line cleaning, peracetic acid (Class 5.1/8) for sanitization, and phosphoric acid (Class 8) for passivation. These chemicals are essential for food safety but require proper hazmat handling during delivery to brewery facilities.

Distillery Operations

Craft distilleries produce and handle high-proof spirits that are Class 3 flammable liquids. From grain-to-glass production through bottling and distribution, ethanol at distillery concentrations is a significant fire hazard requiring DOT compliance. Go Freight handles both inbound chemical supply and outbound spirits distribution for craft distilleries.

Brewery Waste Management

While most brewery waste is organic, some chemical waste including spent caustic solutions and acid residues may require hazardous waste handling. Go Freight coordinates waste chemical pickup from brewery facilities for proper treatment and disposal.

Taproom and Distribution Support

Craft breweries distribute through taprooms, local bars, and retail channels. CO2 delivery to taprooms and chemical supply to satellite cleaning operations are ongoing logistics needs. Go Freight provides LTL delivery services that match the scale of craft beverage operations across South Florida.