The latest Beer Serves America report, released yesterday by NBWA and the Beer Institute, details the beer industry’s immense impact on the nation:

• Supporting over 2.4M jobs
• Contributing $471B to the economy each year
• Generating nearly $58B in federal and local taxes

“The beer industry is a true American success story, with 135,000 beer distribution professionals proudly joining their industry partners to deliver economic growth while providing the world’s safest, most competitive beer marketplace,” said NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser.