Free Flow Wines Celebrates Milestone: 1 Million Stainless Steel Kegs Shipped Across US 

Jul 31, 2023

Free Flow Wines, the pioneer of premium wine on tap and leader in reusable wine packaging for by-the-glass programs has reached 1 million steel keg shipments.

Sonoma, CA, August 25, 2023 – Free Flow Wines is proud to announce a significant milestone in its mission to deliver the freshest, best tasting, most sustainable glass of wine. The company has successfully shipped 1 million stainless steel kegs across the US market, marking a momentous achievement in its ongoing commitment to reducing waste and carbon emissions in the wine industry while improving the quality of wine pours and increasing restaurants’ margins on wine.

Since 2009, Free Flow Wines has provided innovative alternatives for wine packaging that benefit both the environment, the wine industry, and consumers. The use of stainless steel kegs for wine by-the-glass programs eliminates the need for traditional wine bottles, substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with glass production and transportation. Bottle waste is eliminated, and consumers receive the freshest glass of wine possible.

“We are thrilled to reach this milestone of 1 million kegs shipped,” said Rich Bouwer, CEO of Free Flow Wines. “Free Flow started by hand filling stainless steel kegs in a garage in San Francisco. We knew that we had a better solution for serving wine by-the-glass. Over the past decade, our employees have relentlessly focused on wine quality and superior service. We are humbled by the trust placed in us by the hundreds of winery partners and the thousands of restaurant and hotel locations pouring wine-on-tap. Through all the twists and turns, Free Flow stayed true to our ideals. While 1 million kegs is notable, Free Flow has just begun revolutionizing the US wine industry.”

The 1 millionth keg was shipped by Martin Ray Winery. Claire Ceklovsky, Marketing Communications Manager at Martin Ray Winery, notes “Our 10 years of partnership with Free Flow has been a key component of our sustainability efforts – for Martin Ray and Angeline, embracing wine in keg was an easy decision. As it becomes increasingly necessary to make a commitment to our climate and consider alternative packaging, it is incredibly inspiring to see other producers follow suit.”

About Free Flow Wines

Free Flow Wines, the pioneer of premium wine on tap, aims to deliver the freshest, best tasting, most sustainable glass of wine. Free Flow’s keg leasing, filling and logistics have allowed the wine and hospitality industries to move to a greener, fresher, better way to serve wine by the glass. Founded in 2009, Free Flow has more than 260 wine brands in keg, from wineries throughout the world. Premium wines in Free Flow kegs are available at restaurants, hotels, retail stores, sports and entertainment venues nationwide. Free Flow Wines currently has production facilities in Sonoma, California and Bayonne, New Jersey.