To-Go and Hi-XO: Anxo’s Beer and Cider Strategy

“We only really did this because DC’s COVID relief measures allow for to-go sales,” says Sam Fitz, co-founder and co-owner of Anxo. “This” is partnering with Craft Collective, which distributes Anxo’s ciders in New England. Taking advantage of DC’s grey laws, Anxo is importing some of the Craft Collective portfolio into the District, including Battery Steele and Bunker from Maine, and Honest Weight and Idle Hands from Massachusetts, among others. 

Bringing in out-of-market beers has proved a modest success for the cidery, so they’re going to expand importation into the District with another distributor, Lime Ventures, out of California. This will mean more options for area beer aficionados looking to try something new, including Garden Path, Heater Allen, the return of Holy Mountain, and Wayfinder. “Beechwood’s taproom pours Anxo cider, and it’ll be nice to return the favor,” notes Fitz. Lambic and gueuze fans should pay special attention to Lime Ventures, as they’ve taken over much o

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