LTL Shipping for Craft Breweries and Taprooms in South Florida

LTL Freight Solutions for South Florida Craft Breweries

South Florida’s craft beer scene has matured into a thriving industry with dozens of production breweries and taprooms. As these businesses grow from self-distribution to regional reach, LTL shipping becomes essential for expanding distribution footprints beyond what delivery vans can cover.

Keg Distribution

Half-barrel kegs weigh approximately 160 pounds full and palletize efficiently for LTL — typically 4-6 kegs per pallet. Their high density yields Class 50-70 classifications, making keg LTL very cost-effective. Proper pallet stacking and securing prevents keg shifting that can damage product and packaging during terminal handling.

Canned and Packaged Beer

Cases of canned and bottled craft beer on pallets ship to distributors, bottle shops, and retail accounts via LTL. Dense, heavy pallets of cans classify favorably at Class 60-70. Go Freight’s carrier network includes beverage-experienced carriers who handle alcohol shipments with proper licensing compliance.

Brewing Supply Procurement

Breweries receive malt, hops, yeast, and brewing chemicals from suppliers nationwide. 55-pound bags of malt on pallets are dense freight classifying at Class 50. Hops in vacuum-sealed packages and liquid yeast requiring temperature control add variety to brewery inbound logistics. Our cold chain capabilities protect temperature-sensitive brewing ingredients.

Equipment and Parts

Brewery expansion and maintenance require fermenters, bright tanks, kegging equipment, and replacement parts. These heavy stainless steel items ship well via LTL when purchases don’t fill trucks. Our full truckload options handle major equipment purchases for brewery expansions.

Taproom and Merchandise Freight

Breweries with taprooms receive glassware, merchandise, and point-of-sale materials from suppliers. Mixed-product LTL shipments deliver these operational supplies alongside brewing ingredients for consolidated receiving efficiency.

Festival and Event Shipping

South Florida beer festivals and collaboration events require brewery products shipped to event venues. Our event logistics manage festival freight with precise delivery timing and our warehouse can stage product for event-day deployment.