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.
Brewing Capabilities & Capacity
With our team of experienced brewers at the helm, we have the expertise to brew a wide range of products from classic lagers to bold innovations. Our expansive capacity allows us to accommodate small-batch specialties to large-scale productions, no matter the scale of your project.
- Beer (Lagers, Ales, IPAs), spirit-based RTDs, seltzers, malt-based cocktails & sodas
- Brewed with all-natural pure artesian spring water that is never chemically treated – perfect for brewing
- 300-800 barrel UV tanks
- 200 barrel Steinecker Four Vessel Brewhouse
- Proprietary Hop Forge System
- Minimum batch size is 300 barrels per SKU
Packing Capabilities
Our state-of-the-art production line packages bottles or cans at 400 containers/minute and has advanced technology to ensure that your brews not only taste exceptional, but they look the part, whether its cans, bottles, or kegs. We can pasteurize both package and kegged products and offer configurations that meet consumer demands.
Filling & Packing
- Standard Cans 12oz: 4pk, 6pk, 12pk, 15pk & 24pk in paperboard cartons
- Standard Cans 16oz: 4pk, 6pk or 12pk
- Standard Cans 19.2oz: 12pk no tray or 24pk with PakTech in tray
- Sleek Cans 12oz: 4pk, 6pk or 12pk
- Heritage Bottles with Pryoff Cap: 12oz in 6pk basket or 12pk
- Longneck Bottles: Coming Spring 2025
- Kegs: 1/2 barrel, 1/4 barrel & 1/6 barrel
Additional Packing Options
- Can PakTech: 4pk & 6pk (standard & sleek)
- Can Variety: 2, 3 or 4 Brands in 12pk
- Bottle Variety: 2 or 4 Brands in 12pk
- Loose in Trays: 24-pack cans or bottles
- Can Labeling: Pressure Sensitive (standard & sleek)
Extensive Quality Assurance
Our commitment to quality is unwavering, backed by a rigorous QA program that ensures every batch meets the highest standards.
- Superior Rating by the ASI Food Safety Certification Auditors
- Quality control team with full service lab that ensures consistency & testing across all brewing components & all points of production:
- Microbiological Media
- Universal Beer Agar – UBA
- Hsu’s Lactobacillus Pediococcus – HLP
- Lee’s Multi-Differential – LMDA
- Microbiological Petri Film (Aerobic Plate Count, Rapid Yeast & Mold, m-Endo)
- Chemistry/Quality
- Fermentation Gravity
- Yeast Cell Count & Viability
- Nitrogen (Primary Amino Nitrogen)
- Gas Chromography – VDKs
- Specific Gravity, Org. Gravity
- Real & App. Extract
- Calories
- pH
- Total Acidity
- Color & IBU with a Spectrophotometer
- Dissolved Oxygen
- Test for O2 using a Haffmans Meter
- Test for Density, ABV, Haze & CO2 on all finished products using Anton Paar Equipment
- App. Deg Ferm & Real Deg Ferm
- Container Fill Height Verification
- Can Seam Inspection
- Other
- Gluten
- Microbiological Media
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
The contract brewery can help with overseeing brewery operations of behalf of the guest brewing company. Typically this includes assisting with brewing beer, co-packaging and distribution. Some other terms for contract brewing include gypsy brewing and ‘nomadic brewing’.
What is the benefit of working with a contract brewer?
We have the expertise to brew a wide range of products from classic lagers to bold innovations. Our expansive capacity allows us to accommodate small-batch specialties to large-scale productions, no matter the scale of your project. The Minimum batch size is 300 barrels per SKU.
Getting started with contract brewing involves several important steps to ensure a successful partnership and product launch. Here are the key steps to follow before contacting a contract brew partner: Define your Vision & Objectives: Product Concept: Clearly define what type of beer you want to produce. Brand Identity: Develop your brand identity, including logo, packaging design. Goals: Set specific goals for your product, such as volume, distribution channels, and sales targets. Develop Your Recipe: Either create your own beer recipe or work with a brewmaster to develop one that aligns with your vision. Prepare Your Pitch Pitch & Launch Plan: Prepare a professional presentation that outlines your brand, product, business plan, and specific requirements for launch.