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Family-owned & operated

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Our company is built on a foundation of family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in the world

1972

Our Founder, Anthony von Mandl, founded a wine importing & distribution company in Vancouver, Canada called Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, which today is known as the Mark Anthony Group.

1999

Mark Anthony launched Mike's Hard Lemonade in the U.S. on April Fools' Day in New England.​

2002-2006

Mark Anthony Group invested in & created a patentable technology that created a new category in the U.S. Beer Selection: Premium Malt Cocktails.

2016

Mark Anthony Group launched White Claw in the U.S.

2019

Mark Anthony Brewing set off on a journey that would transform our business model, taking us from 100% contract manufacturing to creating in-house capability through building 3 state-of-the-art breweries over the course of 30 months.

June 2020

Mark Anthony Brewing establishes the Hillside Brewery in Hillside, New Jersey. Their first production run was on June 8th, 2020.

October 2020

Mark Anthony Brewing establishes the Glendale Brewery in Waddell, Arizona. Their first production run was on October 7th, 2020.

November 2021

Mark Anthony Brewing establishes the Columbia Brewery in Columbia, South Carolina. Their first production run was on November 10th, 2021.

January 2023​

Glendale, AZ Brewery became officially certified by the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) and earned an AA rating which is the highest possible rating achievable for an announced audit.​

February 2024​

Hillside, NJ Brewery became officially certified by the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) and earned an AA rating which is the highest possible rating achievable for an announced audit.​

November 2024

Columbia, SC Brewery became officially certified by the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) and earned an AA rating which is the highest possible rating achievable for an announced audit.​

January 2025

Glendale, AZ Brewery became officially certified by the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) and has earned an AA+ rating which is the highest possible rating achievable for an unannounced audit.​

April 2025

Mark Anthony Brewing now manufactures more than 80%+ of its products in‑house, a transformative leap from 0% in 2019. This expansion strengthens our quality control, enhances efficiency, and reinforces our long‑term commitment to operational excellence.​

June 2025

Hillside, NJ Brewery celebrated their 5-year anniversary​.

October 2025

Glendale, AZ Brewery celebrated their 5-year anniversary​.

February 2026

Hillside, NJ Brewery became officially certified by the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) and has earned an AA+ rating which is the highest possible rating achievable for an unannounced audit.​

We pride ourselves in cultivating partnerships that drive growth and excellence

We blend advanced technology with a commitment to efficiency to deliver premium products that set the standard in the beverage industry.

Collaborating with us means accessing a robust distribution network, award-winning logistics, and a culture of continuous progress. We are dedicated to driving mutual success and delivering value at every step.

As an entrepreneurial drinks company, we understand the vital role that industry partnerships play in our business success. We are committed to building trusted supplier and customer relationships that result in extraordinary business outcomes for both parties. This value resides at the core of our Made with Humility purpose principle. We look forward to learning about new opportunities to partner with your organization.

Ryan Vice President of Direct Procurement at Mark Anthony Brewing, Chicago, IL
Awards and Recognitions

Honors that reflect our commitment to excellence

We host the annual Mark Anthony Brewing Awards to recognize our manufacturing team members for their hard work and achievements.

We were awarded the 2022 Manufacturing Innovation Award from ProFood World for building the largest and most technologically advanced brewery built in the U.S. in last 28 years.

We are proud to partner with Sustain SC to connect the sustainability goals of businesses in South Carolina with local solutions for the benefit of the economy, environment and people.​

We received the CONNECT 2022 Logistics as a Service Excellence Award for best-in-class collaboration with e2open’s Logistics as a Service team.

We are committed to cultivating an environment with zero injuries, near zero environmental impact, and zero physical security risk. We call this commitment the Zero Zone, and it has helped our breweries achieve a team member safety record that is 60% better than the beer industry average.

We are proud to partner with Arizona Forward with a shared goal of improving environmental sustainability and the economic vitality of Arizona and local regions.​​

We received the 2023 Environmental Impact Award from PRATT for our use of 100% recycled paper in our packaging materials.

Our 3 breweries are AA Certified through the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) which is a leading Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized provider offering rigorous certification for food safety, packaging, and other industries.​

Leading with Purpose

Crafting a thoughtful supply chain

We strive to preserve our environment, empower our people, and uplift our communities while delivering best-in-class products. We have invested over $90 million into sustainability projects within our state-of-the-art facilities.

Our Impact
Our Focus
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    People
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    Planet
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    Communities
Leading With Purpose

Extraordinary Leadership that is ignited by our purpose and propelled by growth

Our leadership team sets the course for our company and inspires our team members across the country to take on new challenges and lead the future growth of our industry every day

Our Leadership

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Our People

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Our Breweries

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