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Springfield, OH

Expanding inventory and operations to enhance non-alcoholic beverage offerings.

• Inventory Expansion: Beyond Bottleshop is expanding its inventory to include a wider variety of non-alcoholic and functional beverages.
• Warehouse Leasing: The company plans to lease a warehouse to centralize inventory storage and operations.
• Distribution Enhancement: Acquiring a delivery vehicle will streamline distribution and improve service to hospitality partners.
• Kalm Klub Initiative: Beyond Bottleshop will curate the Kalm Klub, a pop-up kava bar experience that educates on traditional kava tea sharing methods.
• Community Engagement: Through strategic partnerships and community events, Beyond Bottleshop is promoting wellness and choice in the beverage industry.

Beyond Bottleshop is expanding its operations to bring a wider variety of non-alcoholic and functional beverages to more venues. The company aims to enhance its inventory, ensuring a diverse selection of high-quality drinks such as kava, kombucha, and alcohol-free spirits. To support this growth, Beyond Bottleshop plans to lease a warehouse for centralized inventory storage and operations. Additionally, the acquisition of a delivery vehicle will streamline distribution, improving service to hospitality partners. Marketing initiatives will be implemented to increase brand awareness and consumer engagement, while training and education will ensure the team is well-versed in product knowledge and customer experience. Hiring an additional employee will further strengthen operational capacity and support continued growth.

Beyond Bottleshop, founded by Amanda Ortega, is Central Ohio’s first curated hub for non-alcoholic and functional beverages. The company serves both consumers and hospitality venues, meeting the growing demand for intentional, alcohol-free drinking experiences. Beyond Bottleshop is also pioneering the Kalm Klub, a pop-up kava bar experience that educates participants on traditional methods of sharing kava tea. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, Beyond Bottleshop is positioning itself as a cultural catalyst in the beverage industry, promoting wellness and choice in every glass.

Company Info

Beyond Bottleshop offers a curated selection of non-alcoholic and functional beverages, serving both consumers and hospitality venues in Central Ohio.

Beyond Bottleshop is a beverage shop and platform focused on providing non-alcoholic and functional drinks. As Central Ohio’s first curated source for such beverages, it offers a range of products including kava, kombucha, alcohol-free spirits, and adaptogenic mocktails. The business serves both individual consumers and hospitality venues, catering to the increasing demand for intentional, alcohol-free drinking experiences.

Beyond Bottleshop also engages in educational events and pop-up experiences, such as the Kalm Klub, to promote traditional methods of sharing kava tea. The company aims to expand its inventory and distribution capabilities to better serve its growing customer base, while also enhancing its eCommerce platform to deliver curated drink experiences directly to consumers.