What Remarkable Liquids does

Remarkable Liquids is a privately-held craft beverage distributor and importer headquartered in Guilderland Center, New York, in the Albany metropolitan area. Founded in 2012 and operating as Remarkable Liquids LLC, the company curates and distributes craft beer, cider, and mead from a network of more than 100 independent producers located across the United States and internationally. Its retail customer base spans three Northeastern U.S. states — New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut — and is composed of independent beer stores, liquor stores, restaurants, and bars seeking a specialty portfolio rather than mainstream macro-lager volume.

The company positions itself explicitly as a quality-focused distributor, declining to carry beers brewed with adjuncts that reduce flavor and body. Its supplier roster includes well-known independent craft producers such as The Alchemist, Lawson's Finest Liquids, Bellwoods Brewery, Evil Twin Brewing NYC, Grimm Artisanal Ales, Jester King Brewery, Great Lakes Brewing, Jack's Abby, and Nine Pin Ciderworks, alongside specialty importers including Global Beer Network, Wetten Importers, Lime Venture Imports, and D&V International. The core technology stack is a distribution logistics platform tied to the VTInfo retailer portal, accessed via OAuth 2.0/ADFS, which exposes catalog, pricing, and ordering to retail accounts. A public Beverage Finder tool on the company website extends catalog visibility beyond B2B accounts.

Commercially, Remarkable Liquids operates a transaction-fee distribution model, taking a margin on the movement of beverages from suppliers to retailers. The go-to-market is channel-partner-led, with direct outreach to retailers, new-account onboarding forms (for New York and New Jersey resale certificates), and a digital retail ordering interface. The company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for five consecutive years, signaling sustained top-line growth funded organically rather than through institutional capital.

Name

Remarkable Liquids

Legal name

Remarkable Liquids LLC

Website

https://remarkableliquids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Remarkable Liquids is a privately-held craft beer, cider, and mead distributor and importer serving independent retailers across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut from a curated portfolio of more than 100 independent producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beverage Distribution

NAICS

Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer distribution
• Craft beverage importing
• Specialty beer wholesale
• Craft cider distribution
• Mead distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beverage Distribution: Remarkable Liquids generates revenue through distributing craft beer, cider, and mead to retailers in the Northeast US. They act as a craft-distribution company, importing and distributing specialty fermented beverages from independent breweries and cideries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Remarkable Liquids distributes and imports craft beer, cider, and mead from over 100 independent breweries and cideries, delivering them to retailers across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company operates a curated specialty beverage portfolio, excluding multinational macro-lagers and utility beers, with order management through a dedicated VTInfo retailer portal.

Product overview

Remarkable Liquids operates as a craft-distribution and importing company that specializes in bringing craft beer, cider, and mead from independent producers to retailers across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company's core offering is its curated portfolio of supplier relationships with over 60 craft breweries and cideries, supplemented by new customer account setup services and a Beverage Finder tool. Rather than manufacturing its own products, Remarkable Liquids functions as a distribution bridge, connecting craft producers with retail customers through its supplier network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer, Cider, and Mead Distribution & Importing Wholesale distribution and importing of craft beer, cider, and mead from over 100 independent breweries, cideries, and meaderies to retailers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Excludes multinational macro-lagers and utility beers.
• New Customer Account Setup Retail account onboarding service for new customers in New York and New Jersey, providing downloadable forms and resale certificates for business registration and account activation.
• Beverage Finder Online beverage catalog tool enabling retailers and customers to browse and locate available craft beverages across Remarkable Liquids' supplier portfolio.
• New York Craft Beverage Supplier Portfolio Curated selection of over 50 craft breweries, cideries, and meaderies distributed in New York, including Bellwoods, Evil Twin, Jolly Pumpkin, and Zero Gravity.
• New Jersey Craft Beverage Supplier Portfolio Curated portfolio of craft beverage suppliers distributed in New Jersey, including The Alchemist, Great Notion Brewing, Jack's Abby, and Tonewood Brewing among others.
• Connecticut Craft Beverage Supplier Portfolio Curated selection of craft beverage suppliers distributed in Connecticut, including 21st Amendment, Community Beer Works, Jester King, and Notch Brewing.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

82 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 21st AmendmentcoreOthers21st Amendment Brewery, founded in 2000 in San Francisco's historic South Park neighborhood. Known for award-winning hand-crafted house beers and the popular brewpub near AT&T Park.
• Bellwoods BrewerycoreOthersToronto-based brewery founded in 2012, operating a brewpub in west end Toronto and production brewery in North York. Produces about 10,000hL annually, specializing in hoppy ales, crisp lagers, and barrel aged wild blends.
• Evil Twin Brewing NYCcoreOthersFounded nomadically in 2010 by Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso, rooted in NYC in 2016. Known for expanding on beer traditions with the intimacy of a local microbrewery, hosting collaborations with brewers worldwide.
• Grimm Artisanal AlescoreOthersBrooklyn-based brewery founded in 2013 by Joe and Lauren Grimm. Specializes in concise, elegant ales with limited edition releases pushing boundaries of style and flavor.
• Jester King BrewerycoreOthersAustin, TX farmhouse brewery committed to mixed culture and spontaneous fermentation. Uses local grains, fruits, vegetables, foraged plants, and native yeast to create beer tied to place and people.
• Lawson's Finest LiquidscoreOthersVermont-based brewery producing beer of highest quality with outstanding freshness, featuring world class IPAs and unique maple brews. Sip of Sunshine IPA is their flagship product.
• The AlchemistcoreOthersFamily owned Vermont brewery focused on triple bottom line and Certified B Corp. Specializes in fresh, unfiltered IPA with unmatched focus on quality. Powered by solar energy.
• Great Lakes Brewing Co.coreOthersFounded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. Ohio's original craft brewery, employee owned since 2018, serving 14 states and Washington D.C.
• Jack's AbbycoreOthersFounded in 2011 by three brothers Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler in Framingham, MA. Brews lagers only using traditional German brewing standards with locally grown ingredients and American innovation. Official craft beer of the Boston Celtics.
• Left Hand BrewingcoreOthersFounded in September 1993 in Longmont, Colorado by Air Force friends Eric Wallace and Dick Doore. Known for inventing American Nitro beer in bottles and raising millions for Multiple Sclerosis research.
• Weyerbacher BrewingcoreOthersFounded in 1995 in Easton, PA. Known for big, full-flavored, high quality brews, predominantly Belgian-style. Has an extensive barrel aging program producing Insanity and Riserva.
• Prairie Artisan AlescoreOthersOklahoma-based company started by two brothers, self-funded, focused on working with people who care about super good beer. Known for Bomb! Imperial Stout at 13% ABV.
• Perennial Artisan AlescoreOthersMissouri-based brewery focused on adventurous craft beer drinkers with hand-crafted small batches using local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Strong barrel aging program.
• Oxbow Brewing CompanycoreOthersSmall farmhouse brewery in rural Newcastle, Maine, nestled in enchanted forest. Named after bends in tidal rivers, takes months or years to create beers commonly produced in days.
• de Garde BrewingcoreOthersLocated on Oregon Coast, dedicated to unique offerings drawing on historic traditions and local experimentation. Uses natural cooling in coolship, no lab yeast, oak barrel fermentation for 6 months to 5+ years.
• Night Shift BrewingcoreOthersStarted in 2007 by trio of roommates in Somerville, MA kitchen. Grew from homebrewing hobby to full microbrewery, named after the late-night brewing sessions, logo inspired by hops and nocturnal nature.
• Lord Hobo BrewingcoreOthersFounded in 2015, one of fastest growing breweries in US. Located in Woburn, MA with taproom. Known for Boom Sauce DIPA. Planned expansion to Boston's Seaport and 50,000bbl production target.
• B.Nektar MeaderycoreOthersMichigan-based meadery founded in 2006, first meadery named to top 100 best breweries in world by Ratebeer.com. Combines mead, cider, and beer with sub-pop culture influences.
• Smuttynose Brewing Co.coreOthersNew Hampshire's original craft brewery since 1994. Known for Finestkind IPA and Old Brown Dog Ale, setting beer trends with quality, high flavor beers.
• Two Roads BrewingcoreOthersFounded in 2012 by four friends in Stratford, CT with 'road less traveled' philosophy. Award-winning Brewmaster Phil Markowski created extensive lineup. Named top 10 brewery by Paste Magazine.
• Global Beer NetworkcoreOthersEmployee owned company, exclusive US importer for five Belgian, two German, one Austrian, one Italian brewery and one Belgian cidery. Distribution in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and US & British Virgin Islands.
• Hardywood Park Craft BrewerycoreOthersFounded in late 2011 in Richmond, VA as one of only two craft breweries in the city. Co-founders Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh. Hosted signing of SB 604 enabling taproom sales.
• Nine Pin CiderworkscoreOthersAlbany, NY cidery supporting local agriculture using 100% New York apples and fruit. Named after Rip Van Winkle legend. Featured Nine Pin Signature Cider at 6.7% ABV.
• ShacksburycoreOthersVermont cidery in Champlain Valley making organic and complex ciders. Pushing forward while honoring natural beauty of Vermont. Located in Vergennes, VT.
• Tripping Animals BrewingcoreOthersFounded in 2018 in Doral, Florida by Daniel Chocron, Ignacio Montenegro, Iker Elorriaga, and Juan-Manuel Torres. Started brewing in Caracas, Venezuela garage in 2011 before moving to Miami.
• The Veil Brewing Co.coreOthersCraft brewery in Richmond and Norfolk, VA focusing on hop-forward ales and high gravity barrel aged beers.
• Widowmaker BrewingcoreOthersBraintree, MA brewery started as homebrew project in 2015, opened September 23, 2017. Grown from 7-barrel to 15-barrel brewhouse with 345 barrels fermentation space.
• Great Notion BrewingcoreOthersPortland, Oregon brewery started by three friends. Known for hazy, fruit-forward IPAs, culinary-inspired sours, smoothies and stouts. Won #1 IPA in America from Paste Magazine in 2018.
• KerelcoreOthersBelgian beer brand revived from original family brewery closed in 1966. Original yeast DNA extracted from bottle found in basement rubble. Rooted in centuries-old Belgian tradition.
• Wetten ImporterscoreOthersChantilly, VA importer specializing in high gravity beers from family-owned, independent breweries. Sources highest quality ingredients and strictest brewing technique standards.
• Lime Venture ImportscoreOthersConcord, CA company committed to providing high quality beverages with equally high quality service. Competing on superiority of beverages rather than scale economics.
• Zero Gravity Craft BrewerycoreOthersBurlington, VT brewery making beautiful and balanced beers since 2005. Brewing modern originals while rooted in classic styles. Has brewery and taproom in South End Burlington.
• Upper Pass Beer Co.coreOthersFarmhouse brewery in Tunbridge, VT founded by Chris Perry and Andrew Puchalik, joined by Ivan Tomek in 2015. Released first beer at Tunbridge World's Fair September 2015.
• Graft CidercoreOthersCreated by siblings Kyle and Sara Sherrer to develop new kind of cider company. Combines old-world cider making with modern brewing techniques using wild yeast and bacteria.
• Drowned Lands BrewerycoreOthersWarwick, NY brewery exploring terroir concept in American craft beer. Creating exceptional craft beer expressing native mineral profile of water, seasonality of local agriculture, and local microbes.
• Tonewood BrewingcoreOthersFamily owned and operated brewery in Barrington, NJ founded by brothers Eli and Taylor Facchinei in June 2016. Now operates both facilities producing over 14,000 barrels distributed in NJ and PA.
• Foley Brothers BrewingcoreOthersBrandon, VT brewery founded in 2012 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Foley with sister Christine. Motto 'do it the hard way', focusing on finest ingredients and diligent brewing techniques.
• Fat Head's BrewingcoreOthersMiddleburg Hts, OH brewery and restaurant started in 1992 by Glenn and Michelle. Known for craft beer bar and restaurant, brewpub, and full scale production brewery with beer hall.
• Edmund's OastcoreOthersCharleston, SC company starting with beer store in 2008, creating Greenville Beer Exchange and Brewvival festival. Now operates restaurant and brewpub designed to push limits in craft beer.
• Finback BrewerycoreOthersQueens, NY brewery founded in 2011, found space in 2013. Aims to make great beer with passion for flavor and complexity from quality ingredients and small batch artisanal brewing.
• SchlaflycoreOthersSt. Louis, MO brewery, The Saint Louis Brewery. First new brewpub since Prohibition opened in 1991 at 2100 Locust. Multiple locations across St. Louis region and Highland, IL.
• Cider Creek Hard CidercoreOthersCanisteo, NY cidery founded in 2013 on family farm. Produces high-quality craft hard cider with authenticity, never adding water, sugar, artificial flavors or sweeteners.
• Westbrook BrewingcoreOthersMt. Pleasant, SC craft brewery with mission to make most interesting, drinkable, and awesome beer possible. Known for White Thai, IPA, One Claw, and Gose.
• Stillwater Artisanal AlescoreOthersBaltimore, MD brewery where goal is living art, offering fine crafted beverage and occasion that evokes emotion. Draws inspiration from season, location, and humanity.
• Stormalong CidercoreOthersSherborn, MA cidery founded in 2014 by Shannon Edgar. Committed to quality using culinary and rare heirloom apple varieties, traditional and modern fermentation techniques.
• Small Beer Brew Co.coreOthersLondon, UK brewery pioneering lower alcohol beer up to 2.8% ABV in world's first dedicated small beer brewery. Reinvigorating lost tradition of session beers.
• Salt City CoffeecoreOthersSyracuse, NY specialty coffee roaster opened in 2017. Expanded to 4 locations, supplies wholesale partners, hosts events with mobile espresso bar.
• Mortalis Brewing Co.coreOthersAvon, NY brewery fostering heartfelt human connection through brewing wide range of delicious unconventional beers using finest ingredients and relaxed taproom experience.
• Mighty Swell Spiked SeltzercoreOthersCharlotte, NC seltzer brand from techniflavor makers. Original Pack featuring Cherry Lime, Blackberry, Watermelon Mint, and Peach flavors at 5% ABV and 100 calories.
• Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.coreOthersWaltham, MA brewery focused on four ingredients: water, malt, yeast, hops. Constantly pushing horizon on what next exciting beer will be.
• Mikkeller BrewingcoreOthersSan Diego collaboration between gypsy trailblazer Mikkeller and AleSmith. Merging best of European and Southern California craft traditions, exploring boundaries of modern beer brewing.
• Medusa Brewing CompanycoreOthersHudson, MA brewery of fine ales and lagers located on Main St. in downtown Hudson.
• Lough Gill BrewerycoreOthersSligo, Ireland brewery, first in Sligo Town borough in over 100 years. Brews interesting, tasty handcrafted beers with best ingredients and some unique indigenous ingredients.
• Magnify BrewingcoreOthersFairfield, NJ craft brewery focusing on hop forward IPAs, pastry stouts and fruited sours.
• Little Willow Brewing Co.coreOthersFlorence, MA brewery making beer for people passionate about beer.
• Hermit Thrush BrewerycoreOthersBrattleboro, VT brewery specializing in New American Sours with 100% wild yeast. Proud of region's wild yeast character with stone fruit and pecan notes.
• Hudson Valley BrewerycoreOthersBeacon, NY brewery influenced by rural and urban, traditional and modern, rustic and industrial. Brews beer they love to drink, always changing.
• Flying EmberscoreOthersOjai, CA company with imaginative flavors for modern drinker. Created Embers Foundation nonprofit to address firefighter, first responder, and community needs nationwide.
• Foam BrewerscoreOthersFounded in 2016 by eclectic group of industry professionals with shared appreciation for brewing, science, art, music, and culture.
• Five Boroughs Brewing CompanycoreOthersBrooklyn, NY brewery part of craft brewing evolution, creating great beer focusing on quality, community, and authenticity.
• D&V InternationalcoreOthersJupiter, FL importer established in 1998, premier importer of specialty beers from Belgium and Poland. Represents major Belgian specialty beer styles.
• Common Roots Brewing CompanycoreOthersSouth Glens Falls, NY brewery opened December 2014. Concept rooted in family history and heritage traced to Old World, mixing old world traditions with new world inspirations.
• Arrowood FarmscoreOthersAccord, NY farm brewery brewing with ingredients grown on farm. Sources remaining ingredients from small farms committed to sustainability.
• Bissell BrotherscoreOthersPortland, ME brewery started with goal to craft flavors Maine hadn't had before and serve fresh. Now shares beers regionally, nationally, and internationally with Maine always first.
• Vermont Beer MakerscoreOthersSpringfield, VT brewery making high-quality, carefully crafted, delicious beer. Rebranded from Trout River in 2014.
• Lone Pine Brewing Co.coreOthersPortland, ME craft brewery from East Bayside.
• Four Quarters BrewingcoreOthersWinooski, VT brewery founded in 2014, small craft brewery specializing in unique and innovative sours, stouts, and hoppy beers.
• Coyote Hole CiderworkscoreOthersMineral, VA cidery using 100% Virginia apples from Blue Ridge Mountains. Sources fresh fruit from local farms and collaborates with local small businesses.
• Community Beer WorkscoreOthersBuffalo, NY's first nanobrewery providing fresh, high quality, local beer since April 2012. Goal is to foster sense of community and place.
• Departed Soles Brewing Co.coreOthersJersey City, NJ brewery opened 2015 with diverse tap list. Caters to Haze Boiz, Lager Heads, Sour Sallies, and Gluten Free Folk.
• Dewey Beer Co.coreOthersDewey Beach, DE brewery specializing in hop-forward ales and unique fruited beers.
• New England BrewingcoreOthersWoodbridge, CT brewery started with passion to brew beer they wanted to drink. Strives for highest quality beer experience following simple core values.
• Black Hog BrewingcoreOthersOxford, CT brewery celebrating food, family, and love of craft beer. Founded by brothers Jason and Tom Sobocinski and family friend Tyler Jones.
• Thin Man BrewerycoreOthersBuffalo, NY brewery in historic Elmwood Village. Known for versatile and innovative beer offerings while improving traditional styles. Expanding barrel ageing program.
• Notch BrewingcoreOthersSalem and Brighton, MA brewery with bierhall and biergarten locations.
• Kettlehead BrewingcoreOthersTilton, NH local craft brewery in Lakes Region. Offers variety of craft beer and unique pub food with exciting atmosphere and outdoor patio.
• Greater Good BrewingcoreOthersWorcester, MA brewery specializing in imperial beers. Founder Paul Wengender is microbial geneticist who wanted imperial beers that were big, bold, and smooth without bitter high-alcohol taste.
• Jolly Pumpkin Artisan AlescoreOthersDexter, MI brewery where every step is carefully considered to bring most complex and refined beers. Most beers continue to mature when cellared.
• Bottle Logic BrewingcoreOthersAnaheim, CA brewery.
• 450 North Brewing Co.coreOthersColumbus, IN brewery blending traditional farmhouse concepts with modern approaches. Known for seeking out traders and pushing industry boundaries.
• Prohibition PigcoreOthersWaterbury, VT craft brewery.
• Bitter BubblecoreOthersNo alcohol, no calories, no sugar beverage with custom blend of gentian, chicory, and dandelion. Taps into history of bitters and digestive benefits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Beer Distributors: Major New York metro beer and craft beverage distributor with deep route coverage across NYC, Long Island, and Westchester. Direct overlap with Remarkable Liquids' downstate NY footprint but at substantially larger scale and a wider brand portfolio.
• Empire Merchants: One of the largest beer, wine, and spirits wholesalers in the New York/New Jersey market, with a substantial craft and import portfolio. Competes with Remarkable Liquids for craft retailer accounts but at much greater scale, with a broader macro/import mix.
• The Sheehan Family Companies: Holding company for multiple regional craft and import beer distributors across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to Remarkable Liquids as a craft-focused distributor roll-up, and a likely strategic acquirer of a well-positioned three-state craft book.

Direct peers

• Shelton Brothers: Massachusetts-based importer and craft beer wholesaler focused on family-owned and farmhouse breweries from Belgium and beyond. Highly comparable to Remarkable Liquids' importer arm, with overlapping supplier philosophy and East Coast distribution.
• Boening Brothers: Family-owned New Jersey-based beer and craft beverage distributor with a multi-generation route business. Comparable to Remarkable Liquids as a NJ-anchored craft-leaning wholesaler serving overlapping on- and off-premise retail customers.
• B. United International: New York-based importer and distributor of specialty and craft beers, ciders, and meads. Closely comparable to Remarkable Liquids in product mix (independent, import-led craft) and geography, with overlapping supplier sets and similar retailer base.
• Craft Beer Guild of New York: Specialty craft beer distributor serving New York and Connecticut retailers with a curated portfolio of independent breweries. Operates the same three-tier distribution model with a similar quality-over-volume positioning to Remarkable Liquids.

Emerging players

• CraftCANN / CraftCann Distributors: New England craft beverage distributor with a curated portfolio of independent breweries, cideries, and meaderies. Comparable in portfolio philosophy to Remarkable Liquids, with overlapping craft producers, though operating further north in MA/NH.
• Vermont Cider Company: Specialty cider producer and self-distributor with a strong Northeast retail footprint. Adjacent peer to Remarkable Liquids in the cider category that the company distributes, illustrating the brand-side of the same craft ecosystem.

Regional players

• Specialty Beverage of Vermont: Vermont-based craft beer, cider, and mead distributor serving on- and off-premise accounts across VT and adjacent states. Comparable to Remarkable Liquids in product mix (beer/cider/mead) and independent-supplier focus, but anchored one state further north.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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