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Keg and case delivery for Brooklyn breweries
Hudson Shipping Co is a Brooklyn cargo bike courier with a New York State license to deliver alcohol. We move cases and kegs from breweries to bars, restaurants and bottle shops on electric cargo bikes.
Licensed alcohol delivery
We have a license from the State of New York to deliver alcohol. That means a brewery can hand us cases and kegs for delivery to its accounts, and we handle the last mile.
Kegs and cases
Kegs go on the Flatbed. It is a custom-built open trike with a 16 ft² load area, a 5 ft × 38 in bed, 50 in of usable deck and side rails, built for palletized, oversized and awkward freight such as kegs. Cases and smaller packages go in the enclosed Venture, which has a 13 ft³ box and carries up to 400 lb per trip.
You can book a whole Flatbed for a heavy run. See the fleet page for exact dimensions.
How a brewery route runs
- You list your accounts and the day each one is delivered.
- We agree the pickup time at your taproom or production space and the order of stops.
- Our routing technology plans the stops around bike lanes and stop density.
- We deliver, and you receive a live tracking link and proof of delivery for each account.
Bars and bottle shops can follow the tracking link, which cuts down on “where is my delivery” calls.
Schedules
Many breweries deliver on set weekdays. We set the route to those days. We are based in Gowanus and fastest across South Brooklyn, and we deliver across all of NYC. ## Why a bike works for bars and restaurants
Many on-premise accounts sit on streets where a delivery truck blocks a lane. A cargo bike pulls up at the door. That helps with the tight drop windows many venues have before opening.
Related
Read about same-day courier for last-minute orders, or recurring routes for scheduled runs. Other drinks and food producers: coffee roasters.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up a recurring route for breweries?
Use our contact form. Tell us your pickup, your stops and the days and times you need. We agree a schedule and return a quote within 24 hours.
Can my customers track their deliveries?
Yes. Every delivery has a live tracking link you can share, plus proof of delivery once it is dropped off.
Where do you deliver?
We are based in Gowanus, Brooklyn, and quickest across South Brooklyn. We deliver across all of NYC.
Set up your recurring route
Tell us your stops and schedule through the contact form. Quotes come back within 24 hours.
Set up a recurring routeOr call +1 (917) 409-6033