Beer importers have a crucial role to play in the beer industry. An importer’s role is highly dependent on relationships. Breweries often work with the same importer for a long period of time. Importers frequently have a hand in store’s first sales or events. Obtaining excellent beers from other domains, regions and countries would be impossible without them.

The latest statistics show that the United Kingdom is a highest beer importing country after the United States. Here is a list of several top beer importers in the UK.

World Beers

World Beers has experience of decades in the UK drink industry. It deals at all levels within both the on and off trades. It represents many of the major supermarket groups and cash and carries groups. Portfolio of World Beers includes beer brands from Brazil, Germany, Italy, Sri Lanka, and the USA. Some of them are Amazon Bacuri from Brazil, DAB Original Germany, Na Biretta Chiara from Italy, Lion Lager from Sri Lanka and Huber Bock from the USA.

Address: Allen House, The Maltings, Station Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 9JX

Phone: 01279 600044

Email: sales@world-beers.co.uk

James Clay

James Clay is an independent importer and distributor of specialist beers and beverages in UK, USA and worldwide. The company distributes over 400 different beers. The portfolio of James Clay includes bottled and draught beers from USA, UK, Belgium, Germany and other worldwide breweries.

Address: River Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1LU

Phone: 01422 377 560

Email: info@jamesclay.co.uk

Heathwick

Heathwick is an importer of craft beer and distributor of unique beverages in the UK. It started with importing the Fordham and Dominion American craft beer brands in 2011. The portfolio of Heathwick has unique craft beers including Sixpoint beers, Fordham Beers, Dominion Beers, Saugatuck Beers, Tailgate Beers, Wingtip Beers, and Camerons Beers.

Address: 25a Holland Street, London, W8 4NA, United Kingdom

Phone: 0207 938 3991

Email: info@heathwick.com

Morgenrot

Morgenrot is one of the top beer importers and distributors of imported world lagers and craft beers. The portfolio of Morgenrot consists of beer, lager and cider such as Alhambra, Avalon Sidra, Eichbaum, Krombacher, Pelforth, Quilmes, Sleeman, Windhoek, as well as Palax and Ceriux. This portfolio is distributed nationally through regional wholesalers, national distributors and into the trade in North and South West.

Address: Morgenrot Group plc, Unit 2, Canary Way, Agecroft Commerce Park, Swinton, Manchester, M27 8AW

Phone: 0161 925 9140

Email: enquiries@morgenrot.co.uk

Cave Direct

Cave Direct is a leading importer, distributor and supplier of craft and specialist beers in the UK beer industry. Cave Direct operates from four depots, Kent, Bristol, Newcastle and Manchester, directly supplying over 300 lines of premium draught and hundreds of packaged beers. It boasts of having a great range of beers including Paulaner, Kona, Red Hook and Lervig.

Address: Unit B10 Larkfield Trading Estate, New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Kent, ME20 6SW

Phone: 01622 710 339

Email: info@cavedirect.com

Vertical Brands

Vertical Brands is the UK’s one of the top importers of premium beer from around the world. The portfolio of Vertical Brands comprises of finest beers from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Oscar Blues Brewery and many more. Vertical Brands has invested in larger warehousing space with extensive cold storage facilities to store all beers to make sure that they are fresh when delivered to customers.

Address: 100 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS3 1HJ, UK

Phone: 0113 8980280

Pivovar

Pivovar is UK’s specialist beer importer and craft beer wholesaler. Pivovar champions real ale and other craft beers from around the world. It offers an extensive range of cask ale and bag in Box ciders.

Address:  Station Yard, York Road, Elvington, York, North Yorkshire, England, YO41 4EL

Phone: (0)1904 607197

Email: jan@pivovar.co.uk