FAQ
Donations
Ale-8-One Bottling Company has worked with the US Post Office to comply with overseas shipments of liquids to military personnel. When shipping to an APO or an FPO we must have the zip code to determine the exact shipping costs as they vary from zone to zone. Submit the military address using our contact form, and our shipping department will get back to you with a quote. Orders are sent parcel post, we can only ship cans, and package arrival takes between 4 and 6 weeks.
Donation requests should be received via email at least two weeks prior to your event. Please email our donations department using our contact form. Please note that all donations, once approved must be picked up at the Ale-8-One Bottling plant located at 25 Carol Road in Winchester during normal visiting hours 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Due to the amount of donation requests we receive we are only able to approve one request, per organization, per calendar year. If we have already approved a donation request for your organization you are welcome to purchase additional product from the plant at a discount.
Ale-8-One Bottling Company sponsors community-wide events with non-profit or charitable organizations in Clark County, Kentucky only. Our company policy forbids cash sponsorships for individuals or groups.
To rent the Ale-8-One Special Event Wagon for your fundraiser or civic event, the cost is $150 per event, which includes delivery and pickup of the trailer. The delivery area is limited to a 30-mile radius of Winchester and the cost of product is extra. Contact David Arnett, Cold Drink Sales Manager at (859) 744-3484 for more information.
Tours
Ale-8-One has been producing quality beverages for over one hundred years in our hometown of Winchester. To protect the livelihood of our employees and to keep the manufacturing process fully functioning, Ale-8 has made the decision to remain closed to the public. Our company continues to limit the number of people in our facility following social distancing protocol and continues remote work opportunities for employees whenever possible. We are currently evaluating the feasibility of curbside pick-up for company store items and are exploring ways to bring the tour experience to our fans virtually.
Tour Hours: Thursday and Friday at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Gift Shop Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
If you must cancel your tour, please contact us at 859-744-3484 or [email protected]. We often have a wait list so please be courteous, and send us a quick message if you are unable to attend or if your number of guests changes.
Please call 859-744-3484 to ensure we are operating on our regular schedule.
All ages are welcome to take a tour.
We can accommodate groups of up to 35 people. If you have larger groups, please call us at 859-744-3484 ext. 233.
Yes. Reservations are required.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time, and check-in at the front desk. Tours will start promptly at the scheduled time.
The tour takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Seeing Ale-8 produced is one of the highlights of the tour, however we cannot guarantee that the lines will be running.
Feel free to take pictures and videos of the tour. Cameras, video cameras and cell phones are allowed and we encourage you to post them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
There is plenty of visitor/general parking in our main lot. Overflow parking is available in the two rows between Fazoli's & El Camino.
After unloading at the door, please park in the lower part of the lot along the curb. The front drive must be kept clear for large trucks.
We have limited facilities. Large groups should allow extra time.
We are handicapped accessible. However, we do not have any assistive devices available.
General
If you do not have a credit card and would like to order our product please call (859) 744-3484 for more information.
There are a number of factors that determine the shipping and handling charges. The calculation requires your shipping zip code, your billing information, and the final weight of the package. Before you confirm the order, all the charges will be itemized for you in a printable format.
Ale-8-One packages usually take between three and five business days to arrive. Orders are filled daily Tuesday through Friday. If you have a more pressing need, please call 859-744-3484 to have your shipment expedited.
For complete instructions and guidelines for returns and exchanges read our Company Store Return Policy and print our Return/Exchange Form
Please click the Employment link in the footer to view a list of our current open positions. To apply for a position select Apply for Job. All applications are kept on file for a minimum of six months.
Bottles can be returned to the plant in Winchester 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Please bring your driver’s license. Drive past the front entrance, around to the far side of the building. There will be a door that says product pick-up/bottle returns. Ring the bell beside the door. Someone from the warehouse will take and count your bottles. The warehouse will notify the front desk of your bottle count and your driver’s license will be recorded. Cash or a check will be issued to you for the amount of the bottle return.
Yes. To send a picture or related attachment, the snail mail address is: 25 Carol Road, Winchester, KY 40391, or you can submit via our contact form. If you have a question, comment, or story please submit it using the contact form.
Allergen Questions
Caffeine Free Ale-8 Zero′s first full production run was March 1, 2011. It contains no sugar, no carbs, no calories and NO Caffeine. Check out our caffeine content in the Product Information section of the website. You will see that Ale-8-One actually has less caffeine than most other soft drinks.
Ale-8-One, Diet Ale-8 and Caffeine Free Diet Ale-8 do not contain any of the eight major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat or soybeans.
The ingredient listing natural and artificial flavors which make up the secret formula for Ale-8-One, contain flavor combinations, oils, and extracts that have been purchased by Ale-8-One Bottling Company.
With regard to flavorings, both artificial, and natural, the process for refining should destroy allergen proteins if present prior to processing.