Craftsmen of Zymurgy is a Sales Organization focusing on Quality, Education, and Professionalism with an emphasis on top-notch customer service. We are dedicated to promoting Family-Owned, Independent Producers who uphold the highest standards in the World of Brewing, Distilling and Vinification. Our Philosophy is that through respectful, courteous customer relations and promotional educational op
portunities we will achieve our mission to further culture our respective Sales Territory. We are honored and privileged to service one of the most Educated, Internationally Diverse and Enthusiastic Regions in the World- the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. We believe that by focusing on the District of Columbia, the States of Delaware and Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia we can maintain and develop growth for our Supplier and Distributor Partners while emphasizing fluid and knowledgable communication with On and Off Premise retailers and consumers. COZ was Founded by Jeff Wells
About Jeff Wells-
Jeff Wells is a Co-Founder of the Global Brewers Guild, Co-Founder of DC Beer Week and former On-Premise Sales Manager for DOPS, Inc. – one of the Washington area’s pioneering Craft Beer, Spirits & Wine Wholesalers. A 21-year veteran of the Washington, DC craft beverage movement, Jeff developed his love and passion for craft beer, fine wines and spirits while gaining experience in all three tiers of the industry. While calling the Washington, DC Mid-Atlantic Area his home market, he has also managed and helped develop brands in New York City, suburban Philadelphia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia & North Carolina. He has been employed by The Brooklyn Brewery/Craft Brewers Guild, Fresh Fields/Whole Foods Market, Total Beverage/Total Wine & More, Co-Founded the Global Brewers Guild, Founded Wells Ales & Lagers Craft Beer and Wine Bar in Brooklyn, NY and acted as an On-Premise Sales Manager for the pioneering Washington, DC, Delaware and Maryland Craft Beer, Fine Wine & Spirits Wholesaler- DOPS, Inc. He has been featured in the New York Times, Time Out NY, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, The Washington City Paper, Ale Street News, All About Beer Magazine as well as many other reputable publications and news outlets. The Craftsmen of Zymurgy Portfolio of World-Class Brands-
Chatham Imports, Inc. Michter's American Whiskey Co., Bubba's Secret Stills, Crop Organic Vodka's, Farmer's Gin, Foro Amaro and Vermouth, Faretti Biscotti Liqueurs, Santa Marina Winery, Tuffo Winery, Strada Via Winery, OZ Vineyards. http://www.chathamimports.com
http://www.michters.com
Moonlight Meadery
http://www.moonlightmeadery.com
New York Distilling Co. http://www.nydistilling.com
Pickett's Ginger Beer
http://www.pickettbrothersbeverage.com
Ornery Beer Company
http://www.ornerybeercompany.com
Underberg Natural Herbal Digestive
http://www.underberg.com
Our Distributor Partners and respective sales territories-
DC/MD/DE
Southern Wine & Spirits
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. is the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributor and broker with operations in 35 markets. The multi-state distributor currently operates in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming. Southern also holds operating licenses and permits in Nebraska and Texas. On a national basis, Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. Southern urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information about Southern and its responsible consumption program, see: http://www.southernwine.com. Southern Wine & Spirits Distributes NY Distilling Co. in Maryland and Washington, DC. DC/VA
Hop & Wine Beverage
Hop & Wine Beverage is dedicated to being the premier distributor of craft and import libations to our employees, customers and suppliers. We aim to achieve unprecedented growth, while providing value, as the craft and import specialty leader in the Northern Virginia and Washington metropolitan area. We strive to provide exceptional customer service to both our internal and external customers by providing operational excellence in ex*****on. We will be a great Logistics and Sales company by continually improving our processes, portfolio and customer service. We will invest substantially into our company year over year. http://www.hopandwine.com
Hop & Wine distributes Ornery Beer Company in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.
