America’s Beer Distributors

NBWA Celebrates 75 Years

NBWA is celebrating its 75th anniversary! View a timeline of the association's history and a video tribute from some of America’s 3,300 beer distributors. Cheers to 75 more great years!
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America’s Beer Distributors Generate 130,000 Direct Jobs

A new economic impact report provides the first-ever comprehensive report on beer distribution companies' total impact on national and state economies, including $54 billion in overall U.S. economic benefits.
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Nominations Open for Seventh Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are seeking nominations for the Seventh Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award. The award recognizes an American beer distributor who goes above and beyond in their efforts to actively market, sell and promote craft beer.

Hero 2 Hired: Hire a Veteran Today!

America’s beer distributors offer great careers in communities across the country. Many of these jobs are perfectly suited for soldiers who are transitioning to civilian life! Use the Army’s approved automated jobs pipeline,www.Hero2Hired.com, which assists job-seeking service members with civilian career readiness resources. Post your company’s job openings to www.H2H.jobs/employers.

The Value of Independent Beer Distributors

America’s independent beer distributors deliver regulatory, economic, and commercial value in the communities where they do business. They value their role in the state-based system of alcohol regulation that works to keep communities and citizens safe while encouraging healthy competition and a robust marketplace. Beer distributors are local businesses that provide more than 130,000 quality jobs with good benefits. They also get new brands to market and ensure that consumers can choose from a vast selection of beer – more than 13,000 labels!

Special Edition Beer Route: 2013 Legislative Conference

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Read the special 2013 National Beer Wholesaler Association Legislative Conference issue, which provides a look at the activities and services offered by NBWA and news from beer distributors across the country.

Stop Underage Drinking Resources

StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov is a gateway to comprehensive research and resources on the prevention of underage drinking, provided by the 15 federal agencies of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking.

America’s Beer Distributors Celebrate Craft Beer Week

May 10, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – America’s 3,300 licensed beer distributors will celebrate the excitement that craft beer brings to the beer industry during American Craft Beer Week, May 13-19, 2013, a national celebration highlighting the culture and contributions of craft beer and the 2,400 craft breweries across the United States.

America’s Beer Distributors Celebrate May as Tavern Month

April 30, 2013

America’s Independent, Licensed Beer Distributors Celebrate Independent, Licensed Taverns

Value of Beer Distributors, State Alcohol Regulation Highlighted at 2013 NBWA Legislative Conference

April 15, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s beer distributors arrived in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2013 National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Legislative Conference to advocate for effective state-based alcohol regulation and to educate members of Congress about the 130,000 quality jobs that independent beer distributors provide.

America’s Beer Distributors Celebrate Anniversary of Michigan’s Vote to Ratify 21st Amendment

April 9, 2013

21^st Amendment Repealed Prohibition and Launched Today’s State-Based Alcohol System

ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Wednesday, America’s beer distributors will commemorate the 80^th anniversary of Michigan’s first-in-the nation vote to ratify the 21

IL: Louis Glunz beer distributor promotes gluten free beers

May 24, 2013

To celebrate May’s National Celiac Disease Awareness month, the team at Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. thinks that even Chicagoans with wheat allergies can and should celebrate with a hearty cheers. The Chicagoland distributor promotes an impressive list of gluten-free beers, meads, and ciders from around the world.

Craft Beer To Help Military Families

May 24, 2013

Craft breweries from around the country are teaming up to raise money for military families by selling a beer aged on baseball bats. The Hops for Heroes project began in 2011 as a collaboration between Center of the Universe Brewing Co. in suburban Richmond and Fremont Brewing Co. in Seattle. All proceeds are being donated to local chapters of Operation Homefront. The national organization provides emergency financial assistance to military families.

NJ: Crackdown on bars switching out booze finds 1 sold rubbing alcohol with caramel as scotch

May 24, 2013

At one bar, a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring was sold as scotch. In another, premium liquor bottles were refilled with water — and apparently not even clean water at that. State officials provided those new details on raids they conducted a day earlier as part of a yearlong investigation dubbed Operation Swill. Twenty-nine New Jersey bars and restaurants were accused of substituting cheap booze — or worse — for the good stuff while charging premium prices. The establishments face suspensions of their liquor licenses and possible revocations if there are enough violations.

Coors Light brand launches “The World’s Most Refreshing Can”

May 24, 2013

Coors Light has unveiled its latest packaging innovation: the World’s Most Refreshing Can, with a smoother pour thanks to a new double-vented wide mouth. The new can also features past innovations such as the Frost Brew liner, cold-activated mountains and two stage cold indicators.

Variety in the Beer Aisle Highlighted at NBWA Beer Pairing Dinner

May 23, 2013

The National Beer Wholesalers Association recently sponsored a beer pairing dinner at the national Shopping for Health conference to show representatives from regional and national grocery store chains the abundant choice and variety that beer distributors make available in the beer aisle.

Compressed Natural Gas Fleet Highlighted During Congressman’s Visit to Arizona Beer Distributor

May 16, 2013

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Indiana Beer Distributor Participates in Statewide Service Challenge

May 10, 2013

Hedinger Beverage of Jasper, Indiana, recently participated in the Indiana Service Challenge by volunteering for a five-hour shift at the Dubois County Humane Society (DCHS).

California Beer Distributor Hosts Member of Congress for Warehouse Visit

May 6, 2013