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hen talking about beer, you may hear the "International Bittering Units" scale, or simply IBU scale, used to approximately quantify the bitterness of beer. But what is the IBU? And how does it affect a beer's taste? NBWA asked Derek Hass, a Certified Cicerone and director of craft & imports at Columbia Distributing in Portland, Oregon, to explain.
Watch highlights from the 2017 NBWA Legislative Conference , held April 30 - May 3, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Independent beer distributors representing all 50 states met with nearly 400 congressional offices to educate them about America’s system of open and independent beer distribution, which generates competition, builds brands, supports innovation and increases consumer choice.
Guy Badeau of Farrell Distributing in Burlington, Vermont, was selected as the winner of NBWA's 2017 Share Your Story Contest and traveled to Washington, D.C., as a first-time attendee of NBWA's Legislative Conference. Guy has worked at Farrell Distributing for more than 37 years, starting as a janitor and working up to his current role as a state inventory manager. While in Washington, D.C., Guy attended meetings on Capitol Hill to share his story with members of Congress and gave a firsthand account of the quality jobs and benefits that family-owned beer distribution companies provide. NBWA...
Watch as brewers from across the country describe how independent beer distributors are helping to build their brands.
Some of the 135,000 men and women who make up the beer distribution industry – from truck drivers, inventory specialists and graphic artists to sales representatives, warehouse workers and administrative personnel – explain why they love working in the industry.
Did you know that the foamy head on a glass of beer can impact the beer-drinking experience? NBWA asked Certified Cicerone Joe Shipley, craft & import sales manager for Frank Beer Distributors, Inc. in Wisconsin, why foam is important to beer. Watch his response from Cask & Ale in Madison, Wisconsin, and visit @FollowYourBeer on Instagram for more beer tips. If you are an employee of a beer distribution company and a Certified Cicerone, please contact Communications Director Kathleen Joyce at kjoyce@nbwa.org to participate in the Ask a Beer Expert video series.
St. Patrick's Day is a great time to enjoy a pint with traditional Irish dishes, so NBWA asked Dan Doherty, Certified Cicerone and training and development coordinator for Burke Distributing in Boston, to recommend a few food and beer pairings for the occasion. Watch his response from The Field Pub in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and visit @FollowYourBeer on Instagram for more food and beer pairing suggestions. If you are an employee of a beer distribution company and a Certified Cicerone, please contact Communications Director Kathleen Joyce at kjoyce@nbwa.org to participate in the Ask a Beer...
Mardi Gras celebrations are a great time to enjoy a beer with classic Cajun and Creole recipes, so NBWA asked Pete Teske, a Certified Cicerone and craft brands inventory manager for Gulf Distributing Co. of Mobile, LLC , "What are some of the best Mardi Gras food and beer pairings?" Watch his response from Wintzell's Oyster House in Downtown Mobile, and visit @FollowYourBeer on Instagram for more food and beer pairing suggestions. If you are an employee of a beer distribution company and a Certified Cicerone, please contact Communications Director Kathleen Joyce at kjoyce@nbwa.org to...
Jamie Bartholomaus of Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, shares how the brewery has grown since its founding in 2005 through partnerships with local independent distributors. Working with distributors, the brewery has been able to focus on investing capital in brewing more volume, while distributors provide trucks, personnel and relationships to help access more retail accounts. Paul Weisler of United Beverages of North Carolina , Jeff Mims of Mims Distributing and Rick Stell of Carolina Premium Beverage & Caffey Distributing explain their passion for bringing amazing...
Valentine’s Day is not just for wine and champagne. Some of the flavors in chocolate are best accompanied by beer! So NBWA asked beer experts and Certified Cicerones Tony Walldroff and Jennifer Balik from Mims Distributing Company in Raleigh, North Carolina – What are the best beers to pair with chocolate this Valentine’s Day? If you are an employee of a beer distribution company and a Certified Cicerone, please contact Communications Director Kathleen Joyce at kjoyce@nbwa.org to participate in the Ask a Beer Expert video series.