Hazmat Shipping for Brewery and Distillery Operations in South Florida

Hazmat Shipping for South Florida Craft Beverage Producers

South Florida’s craft brewery and distillery scene has exploded in recent years, with dozens of production facilities operating across the tri-county area. These operations consume hazardous materials at every stage — from compressed CO2 for carbonation to ethanol spirits and industrial cleaning chemicals — all requiring DOT hazmat compliance.

CO2 Supply and Compressed Gas Logistics

Breweries rely on food-grade CO2 (Class 2.2 non-flammable compressed gas) for carbonation, tank purging, and counter-pressure filling. Bulk CO2 tank deliveries and cylinder exchanges represent the most frequent hazmat shipment for most breweries. Go Freight coordinates bulk CO2 deliveries from gas suppliers to South Florida brewery facilities.

Nitrogen and Mixed Gas Systems

Nitrogenated beers and serving systems use compressed nitrogen and beer gas blends (Class 2.2). Some breweries use nitrogen for tank blanketing and oxygen exclusion. Managing multiple compressed gas supply needs through a single logistics provider simplifies compliance.

Distillery Ethanol and Spirit Transport

Distilled spirits are Class 3 flammable liquids — full-strength ethanol at 190+ proof is PG II with a low flash point. Transporting bulk spirits between production, aging, and bottling facilities requires placarded hazmat vehicles. LTL hazmat shipping handles inter-facility spirit transfers for growing South Florida distilleries.

Grain Neutral Spirits Supply

Distilleries purchasing base spirits from grain alcohol producers receive bulk Class 3 flammable liquid shipments in totes and tankers. These high-proof spirit deliveries demand carriers with clean equipment and proper flammable liquid endorsements.

CIP Cleaning Chemical Programs

Brewery and distillery clean-in-place systems use caustic soda (Class 8 corrosive), peracetic acid (Class 5.1/8), and phosphoric acid (Class 8) in concentrated form. Sanitation is critical for product quality, making reliable chemical delivery essential. Our logistics brokerage coordinates cleaning chemical supply alongside compressed gas delivery.

Expansion and New Facility Support

Rapidly growing craft beverage companies opening new taprooms and production facilities need chemical supply chains established quickly. Our warehouse services stage initial chemical inventory for new facility startups across South Florida.