Contract Production Partners
The Abita team has over 35 years of experience in the craft brewing and packaging industry. Located in Abita Springs, Louisiana, our brewery utilizes a 200-barrel Steinecker brewhouse and Krones packaging line. We currently make beer, spirit-based & malt-based RTDs, seltzers and sodas. With a proven track record of success with contract brewing and co-packing partners, we are expanding our services to additional clients.
COME BREW WITH US!
Welcome to Abita’s Contract Production services, where passion meets precision in crafting exceptional beverages tailored to your unique brand’s vision. We understand that creating a beverage requires more than key ingredients; it demands expertise, commitment and an understanding of your brand’s essence. Abita offers a comprehensive suite of contract brewing services, designed to bring your brand to life.
Whether you are a startup looking to break into the market or an established brand looking to expand your offerings, our team will guide you through the entire process. From brewing to production and shipping, your dedicated contract service contact will ensure that our team delivers results that exceed your expectations. When it comes to quality assurance, brewing capabilities, packaging expertise and supply chain management, we are industry leaders. Let’s work together to unlock limitless possibilities for your brew.
Crafted with Experience. Powered by Quality.
With nearly 40 years of brewing expertise, Abita Brewing Company is proud to offer comprehensive contract production services to help you scale your beverage business. From craft beer to RTDs and sodas, and everything in between, our team is here to bring your vision to life—with exceptional quality, flexibility, and speed.
Segment Overview & Market Growth
The beverage alcohol industry is changing fast, with explosive growth around ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs), flavored malt beverages (FMBs), non-alcoholic beer, and functional beverages. Brands need contract brewing and beverage manufacturing partners who can provide scalability, flexibility, and speed to market. At Abita Brewing Company, we leverage over 40 years of brewing expertise and a 400,000-barrel capacity to meet the demands of this evolving market, helping 77 brands bring innovation to shelves faster and more efficiently.
Expert Guidance Through Regulatory Complexity
For brands entering or expanding within the U.S. market, navigating regulatory compliance is critical to long-term success. Partnering with Abita gives your company access to strategic production solutions supported by a team experienced in the complexities of alcohol regulations. Our experts ensure your products meet federal and state requirements seamlessly, so you can protect margins, avoid costly missteps, and focus on growth.. With Abita, compliance isn’t a hurdle – it’s an advantage in today’s competitive marketplace.
Geographic Benefits in the Southeast
Abita Brewing Company is strategically located in the heart of the Southeast United States, an area that represents one of the fastest-growing beverage markets for beer, spirits, and new-age beverages. With direct connections to Interstates I-10 and I-55 and close proximity to the Port of New Orleans, our brewery offers unmatched freight and distribution advantages. Our central location allows us to serve brands efficiently across Texas, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and beyond. By producing closer to your end consumer, you reduce shipping costs, shorten lead times, and ensure fresher products reach retailers and customers.
Convenient Location
Looking for a contract production partner that’s perfectly positioned for accessibility to the southeast? Look no further. At Abita, we’re strategically located to serve your needs better from start to finish. Our customers will have access to our contracted vendor networks which include ingredients, packaging materials and supply chain and freight operators.
Proximity to Port of New Orleans
Direct access to Interstate 10 and Interstate 55
Gateway to the southeast – hub centrally located between Texas and Florida
FAQ
Contract production, also known as contract manufacturing, is when a company partners with an outside manufacturing company – like Abita Brewing Company – to produce products under their own brand. There are several benefits to partnering with a contract manufacturer.
When you start a partnership with a contract manufacturer like Abita, it allows you to bring your products to market faster and more cost-efficiently by leveraging our existing facility and infrastructure, production experience, and regulatory compliance. The partnership eliminates the need for a large capital investment in equipment or facilities, reduces operational risk and provides flexibility to scale as your brand grows. In the long run, you are able to focus on building your brand while we handle the brewing, blending and packaging.
Abita offers turnkey, full-scale contract manufacturing for a wide range of beverages. Our capabilities include:
- Alcohol Types: Spirit-based RTDs, malt-based beverages, sugar brew, non-alcoholic beer and products
- Formats: 12oz, 16oz & 19.2oz cans (standard & sleek), 12oz heritage bottles, kegs and variety packs
- Batch Sizes: Scalable from pilot runs to high-volume production
- Packaging: On site canning, bottling, kegging & custom pack-out options
- Annual Capacity: Over 250,000 barrels per year with room to scale
We also manage compliance, labeling and warehousing to streamline your path to market.
Getting started with Abita as your contract manufacturer is easy:
- Initial Outreach – Contact our team with details about your beverage concept, volume needs and timeline.
- Project Evaluation – We’ll assess fit based on your beverage type, packaging formats and regulatory needs.
- NDA & Discovery Call – Upon signing a non-disclosure agreement, we’ll schedule a call to discuss the project in detail.
- Cost Proposal – You’ll receive a detailed pricing model.
- Production Planning – Once a contract is initiated, we move into onboarding.
From concept to shelf, our team guides you through every step to ensure a smooth and successful launch.