Kegstar, the International Division of MicroStar Logistics, Accelerates Growth in the UK and Across EuropeMILTON KEYNES, England, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of the grand opening of its new 150,000 square foot Keg Quality Centre and headquarters north of London, Kegstar is exceeding expectations for growth as brewers rapidly adopt its outsourced keg solutions. Hawkstone, Tiny Rebel and other global brewers have recently chosen Kegstar for its unique ability to create value for brewers of all sizes, from small craft to the largest, most sophisticated in the world.
As New Belgium Assumes U.S. Production of Kirin Ichiban and Kirin Light, Selects MicroStar Logistics to Assure Supply of Quality Kegs and Support Sustainability GoalsDENVER, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Having converted to MicroStar’s shared-keg model in 2018, New Belgium will now add Kirin’s line of premium Japanese beers in order to benefit from a more cost-efficient, sustainable and flexible keg supply chain solution. Kirin brands will be available in MicroStar-branded kegs in the U.S. beginning in January 2025. These brands bring additional scale and growth to the New Belgium platform, complementing the #1 U.S. craft brand family by volume. Kirin joins the rapidly growing Voodoo Ranger portfolio, Fat Tire – America’s first certified carbon neutral beer and all of Bell’s highly-acclaimed brands including Two Hearted IPA - frequently voted the best beer in America - and Oberon Ale.
New Belgium Expands Partnership with MicroStar Logistics, Adding Bell’s Brewery to Industry-Leading Outsourced Keg Platform Under a Long-Term Partnership AgreementDENVER, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Having converted to MicroStar’s shared-keg model in 2018, New Belgium will now add Bell’s Brewing to the platform in order to benefit from a more cost-efficient, sustainable and flexible keg supply chain solution. All of Bell’s highly-acclaimed brands will soon be available in MicroStar-branded kegs with beers including Bell’s Two Hearted IPA (frequently voted the best beer in America) and Oberon Ale joining New Belgium Brands such as the rapidly growing Voodoo Ranger portfolio, and Fat Tire – America’s first certified carbon neutral beer. Combined, Kirin-owned New Belgium and Bell’s are recognized as the #1 craft brand family by volume in the United States.
Kegstar, the International Division of MicroStar Logistics, Expands With New Flagship Keg Quality Center in the UKLONDON, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To meet growing global demand for complete outsourced keg solutions, Kegstar has begun the buildout of a new flagship Keg Quality Services Center in Milton Keynes, UK. The ~150,000 square foot facility will expand on MicroStar’s industry-leading keg quality capabilities delivering quality and efficiency benefits for customers ranging from small craft brewers to some of the largest, most sophisticated breweries in the world. In addition, this expansion will help lower the beer industry’s carbon footprint by extending the lifespan, and therefore the reuse potential, of its growing network of 1MM+ reusable and shareable steel kegs in the UK and Europe.
Tilray Brands, Owner of 5ᵗʰ Largest U.S. Craft Beer Business, Selects MicroStar Logistics as Long-Term Keg Supply Chain PartnerDENVER, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Having recently solidified its leadership position in the US beer market with the acquisition of eight additional iconic craft brands, Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray Brands” or “Tilray”) (Nasdaq | TSX: TLRY) will consolidate and simplify its keg supply chain by converting to MicroStar’s complete outsourced keg management solution. This move will support Tilray’s strategy to grow efficiently, sustainably, and with the highest quality across its expanding national footprint.
MicroStar Logistics Expands Network of Keg and Pallet Quality Centers With New Tucson, Arizona FacilityTUCSON, Ariz., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroStar Logistics has expanded its investments in quality services for the beer industry with a commitment to build a new Keg and Pallet Quality Services Center in Tucson, Arizona. The ~270,000 square foot facility adds to MicroStar’s industry-leading repair and maintenance capabilities in order to service millions of kegs and new, reusable pallets each year benefiting its customers ranging from small craft brewers to the largest individual brewery in the world.
BrewDog Selects MicroStar Logistics as Long-Term Global Steel Keg Supply Chain Partner; Unlocks Sustainability, Efficiency and Quality BenefitsLONDON, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support BrewDog’s mission to get their beers into as many people’s hands as possible, as sustainably as possible, the multi-national brewer has chosen Kegstar (the international division of MicroStar) to power their global steel keg supply chain programs. This new, long-term agreement expands on MicroStar’s existing partnership with BrewDog in the US, adding exclusive steel keg supply and quality services to BrewDog-owned breweries in Scotland, Germany, and Australia.
MicroStar Logistics Delivers on Circularity, Lowers Beer Industry’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Over 10MM kg CO2e AnnuallyDENVER, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroStar Logistics, the proven global leader in outsourced keg management solutions, today announces the results of a new ISO-14040 Framework Lifecycle Analysis (LCA). The study, completed by Deloitte’s renowned U.S. Sustainability Practices team, found that MicroStar’s dense network of reusable, shareable steel kegs reduces the beer industry’s carbon footprint by over 10MM kg CO2e annually compared to owned kegs. These findings reinforce the results from previous LCA’s and are consistent with the concepts driving the global movement towards more circular models.
