America’s independent beer distributors deliver fresh beer, hard cider and seltzer to more than 600,000 licensed retailers in every state and congressional district. Altogether, America’s 3,000 beer distributor companies employ more than 140,000 hardworking people and contribute over $30 billion to the U.S. economy each year. Collectively, the alcohol industry contributes over $55 billion in annual federal, state and local tax revenue. Click on the map to see the jobs and economic impact of the industry by state.
