ABOUT
Services
Import/Export
We are the only exporter and importer to ship small business craft beverages between the United Kingdom and North America.
Distribution
Buy our beer for your venue, whether it’s a store, bar, restaurant, festival or any size event.
Marketing
We promote your brand within the UK through our distribution network, special events and online.
E-Commerce
Consumers can purchase directly through our E-Commerce platform.
History
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Early Summer 2019
World of Beer
Mikey visited Columbus, Ohio mutiple times during 2019. He was impressed with the amount of taprooms offering beer from so many local breweries, which was something not seen in the UK.
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Late Summer 2019
Return to America
After several return trips, the idea was born: Bring this beer adventure to the rest of the world, and share craft beer from the USA and Canada.
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October 2019
Founding
The Craft Guys Trading Company was formed in the UK.
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November 2020
First Shipment
The first shipment of beer from the Back Forty Beer Company out of Gadsden, Alabama was sent to the UK.
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May 2021
American Founding
The Craft Guys Trading Company was formed in the US.
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2021
Canada
The first shipment from Canada was sent to the UK expanding on the company's product portfolio and offering some of the finest beers Ontario has to offer.
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2022
Western Canada
First Shipment from Western Canada hits the UK offering even more unique beers from over a dozen breweries
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Cheers
To The
Future
Team
Mike Shemeld
Founder & CEO
Mikey became hooked on craft beer after his initial trip to Columbus and from then has aspired to find the finest craft beers possible across North America & Canada. His passion to share what he finds with other craft beer enthusiasts is what drives him to keep hunting for the best the world has to offer.
He is partial to a good IPA & Imperial Stouts. If you see him in a bar somewhere in the world go and say hi, he is happy to chat to anyone who has a passion for good beers.
Jason Cooper
President North America Operations
Cooper is where the North America Development happens. From Ohio, Cooper is an advocate of good craft beer and likes most styles, but his firm favorite is a New England IPA and all things hazy. Well, we all can’t be perfect I guess.
Laura Eft
North America Buying Representative
Laura is a momma and a beer lover with a passion for discovering the best beers out there. U.S. craft beer and spirits are more than just our favorite drinks, they are the product of an authentic and passionate community. Her years of management and restaurant experience lead her here and she is incredibly proud to be part of this community. Her palate is rather eclectic, but loves New England IPAs and sour beers.
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