product

what does meli taste like?

meli tastes like a crisp, refreshing beer with a hint of sweetness and minimal bitterness. It's highly aromatic, often described as smelling like an IPA but tasting more like a shandy.

what are the ingredients in meli?

We keep things simple and clean. Meli is made of: water, organic quinoa, hops, and yeast.

what is the alcohol content in meli?

Meli contains 4.4% ALC / VOL.

what is meli's nutrition profile?

Meli has 150 calories, 0g fat, 14g (5% DV) carbohydrates, 0g sugar, and 1g (2% DV) protein. For fans of electrolytes, meli also contains 35mg (2% DV) sodium and 280mg (6% DV) potassium.

what style of beer is meli?

Technically, it’s a blonde ale, but we’re not into labels.

is it really gluten free?

Yes! Every single ingredient in meli is naturally gluten free. We are legally classified as a gluten free beer, not a gluten reduced beer (a gluten-based beer that uses enzymes to neutralize gluten proteins).

is meli celiac safe?

Yes! While we produce meli in a mixed use facility, we take extensive measures to store our ingredients separately, decontaminate all machinery, and test the final product to ensure gluten is never present in our beer.

the can says “manufactured on machinery that also processes wheat” — what are your procedures for avoiding gluten contamination?

Before a meli brew day, we perform a full-day deep clean of the brewhouse to ensure no gluten remains in the machinery. Furthermore, each time we complete a production run, we test the finished cans for gluten using an ELISA assay designed for beer. This confirms that gluten is undetectable (<10ppm) in meli before it hits the shelves.

should I refrigerate meli?

Yes. Meli will taste best and last longest if stored in your refrigerator until you’re ready to drink it.

what's meli's shelf life?

If kept refrigerated, meli should last over 6 months. It’s not unsafe to drink after that, but you may notice a reduction in the aromas.

are you going to make other flavors?

We’re hard at work on new beers, so watch this space...

online orders

who fulfills meli's online orders?

Turns out beer isn't so easy to sell online! To ensure we are compliant with federal and state laws, we work with LiquidRails to get meli delivered to your door. When you place an order, you'll see an email come through from our friends at LiquidRails -- they help us process your orders and get everything shipped out to you.

which states do you ship to?

We ship to 45 states. Unfortunately, if you live in Alaska, Hawaii, Michigan, South Dakota, or Utah, we can't get meli to you... yet.

(we also can't ship to military bases or PO boxes)

is there a shipping fee?

LiquidRails charges a flat $19.99 per box (1 box will fit anything from a 4-pack to a Case of 24 beers).

how long does shipping take?

Depending on where you live, your order should arrive within 1 - 10 days.

can I get express shipping?

send an email to service@getliquidrails.com, and we'll help you out.

do I need to be present to receive my delivery?

Meli is an alcoholic product, so you must be 21+ to order. When your order is out for delivery, please ensure that you (or someone of legal drinking age) are available to receive the order, with a valid form of ID proving your age.

To ensure it's a smooth delivery, some of our customers ship to an office or doorman building, where there will be someone 21+ to receive the package on their behalf.

what happens if I'm not at home when my order is delivered?

We'll attempt delivery 3 times, but if no one 21+ is available to receive the order, our carrier will return the package to us. To re-attempt delivery again, you may be charged an additional $19.99 service fee. If you're concerned that no one will be available to receive your order, please email service@getliquidrails.com as soon as possible.

can you help deal with damaged packages?

Please email service@getliquidrails.com. We insure our shipments, so any damage to your order can be resolved if you let us know about it right away.

can I return my order?

We want to be sure you're happy with your purchase. Within 30 days of receiving your order, email service@getliquidrails.com, and they'll be happy to help you. Your entire order must be unused, and you will be responsible for shipping the product back to us.

Please note, refunds are subject to approval by the retailer who fulfilled the order.

I have another question about online orders.

Email service@getliquidrails.com. The team there will be happy to help you out.

sales

where can i find meli?

Visit our map to see who carries us.

i want to sell meli in my store or restaurant. who is your distributor?

Thank you for your interest! We have different distributors in various states, so please reach out here so we can direct you to the right contact.

i want to stock meli at my office. who should I talk to?

Thank you for your interest! Reach out here so we can help make this happen.

i want to serve meli at my event. can i order it?

Thank you for your interest! Reach out here so we can help make this happen.

company

how did you come up with the name meli?

When we first started this business, we often referred to our goal as creating a “better beer.” When it came time to pick a name, we found the Latin word “melior” (which means “better”) and abbreviated it to meli.

what efforts do you make towards sustainability?

We use printed cans (which are easier to recycle than sticker labeled cans or shrink-wrapped cans) and PakTech 4-pack holders (made from 100% recycled plastic). Additionally, our love of quinoa is not only because it’s delicious and nutritious; it also requires about half the water that typical beer grains like barley need to grow.

do you provide charitable product donations?

We love paying it forward however we can. Please reach out to tell us how we can support your organization.

do you have a brewery or taproom?

We don’t. Our goal is to get meli into the hands of eager drinkers across the country, so we’ve partnered with amazing breweries nationwide instead of running our own facility. Never say never, though!