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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Latest from NBWA

NBWA’s Next Generation group brings together future leaders in the beer distributor industry. NBWA will hold its inaugural Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference in Chicago, August 4 – 5, 2013. The conference kicks off Sunday evening with a social event, and Monday’s program will feature Matt Dahlstrom, the founder of LearnBeer.com, and NBWA President & CEO Craig Purser.

NBWA 76th Annual Convention & Trade Show

NBWA's 76th Annual Convention & Trade Show will take place September 29 - October 2, 2013, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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!

NBWA’s Rebecca Spicer Recognized as Rising Star by American Society of Association Executives

May 29, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs Rebecca Spicer received the Rising Star Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) today.

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.

MT: A history of Blue Rock Distributing Company

June 19, 2013

Blue Rock Distributing Company has a long history that dates back to 1913 when it was first established in Fairview, Montana. Today, Blue Rock is the largest soft drink, wholesale beer and wine distributing organization in Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. The Blue Rock family employs over 125 people at five locations.

OR: Laurelwood Brewing Company expands distribution

June 19, 2013

Laurelwood Brewing Company based in Portland, Oregon, has announced a major expansion into national markets by partnering with Craft Brew Alliance. Odom Corporation Wholesale Beverage Distributors will also begin to distribute their beers in Idaho and Alaska, with California and British Columbia in the works.

NY: Grimm Artisanal Ales launches next month

June 19, 2013

Grimm Artisanal Ales based in Brooklyn, New York, has announced the release of their very first batch of beer called “From the Hip.” Beginning in July 2013, their ales will be available on draft in craft beer bars across New York City as well as a select few outlets in upstate New York including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica and Albany.

OR: Deschutes Brewery announces upcoming Black Butte XXV release

June 19, 2013

Deschutes Brewery based in Bend, Oregon, is toasting 25 years with the 6th vintage of its imperial porter, Black Butte XXV. In the next few weeks, Black Butte XXV will be introduced in 22-ounce wax-dipped bottles and on draft to most of the 21 states where Deschutes Brewery beers are sold.

California Beer Distributor Hosts Member of Congress for Warehouse Visit

June 18, 2013

(L-R): Markstein Beverage Co. Executive VP Travis Markstein, Rep. Duncan Hunter, On-Premise Sales Manager Kevin Luckey and Director of Operations Ron SanchezU.S. Representative Duncan Hunter (CA-52) toured the beer distributor Markstein Beverage Co. in San Marcos, California, to gain a...

Pennsylvania Beer Distributor Honors Local Veterans with Night at the Ballpark

June 7, 2013

W&L Sales Company of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, recently thanked local veterans for their service by inviting them to a special night at the ballpark. W&L Sales invited local veterans and their families to the Harrisburg Senators Metro Bank Park for an evening of family, fun and baseball.

Florida Beer Distributor Highlights Choice & Variety at Craft Beer Festival

June 3, 2013

Pepin Distributing Company, a Tampa, Florida, beer distributor, celebrated American Craft Beer Week by hosting the Third Annual Brews with Attitude Craft Beer Festival.

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.