Pallets for Craft Breweries

A standard 48x40 pallet generally accommodates 80-100 cases of 24-pack beer, depending on case height and whether cases are stacked in a 4x5 or similar layout across 5-6 tiers. Actual capacity depends on case dimensions, pallet overhang tolerance, and load stability requirements for transport.

Flats of beer (typically 12 or 24-can trays) generally fit 100-140 per standard 48x40 pallet, depending on flat height and stacking configuration. Breweries often use custom or half pallets for smaller batch runs, so actual flat counts should be confirmed against your specific case dimensions and load height limits.

Most craft breweries use the standard 48x40 GMA pallet for case goods, as it's compatible with most warehouse racking, trucking, and retail distribution systems. Breweries shipping kegs or smaller specialty batches often use 24x40 half pallets or 20x24 quarter pallets to reduce wasted space and freight costs.

Yes. Any brewery shipping product internationally on wood pallets requires ISPM-15 compliant heat-treated pallets, kiln-dried to a core temperature of 56°C/132.8°F for at least 30 minutes and stamped with the IPPC logo, country code, and treatment provider ID. Non-compliant pallets risk rejection or destruction at the port of entry.

Yes. Used and recycled (remanufactured) wood pallets are available in standard 48x40 GMA sizing, offering a lower-cost option for internal warehouse handling and domestic distribution where new pallet specifications aren't required.

Yes. Custom pallet solutions are available in nearly any dimension, deck configuration, and construction type to match keg racks, specialty can sizes, or non-standard case dimensions, with block, stringer, or wing construction options depending on load and handling needs.