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NBWA announces latest initiative

Organization celebrates 81st convention
November 21, 2018
At its 81st Convention, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Craig Purser and outgoing NBWA Chairman Jim Matesich, CEO of Matesich Distributing, welcomed a crowd of more than 1,600 people and highlighted the many accomplishments of the industry during the past year.
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Black Friday Beer

Lakefront Brewery continues Black Friday beer tradition

Craft brewer releases 2018 varietal, XXX Vintage Reserve
November 20, 2018

For the past eight years, Milwaukee-based Lakefront Brewery has released its Black Friday beer. On Nov. 23, Lakefront Brewery will release both the 2018 vintage of its famed, Black Friday beer, and the Black Friday XXX Vintage Reserve, created with 2015, 2016 and 2017 Black Friday.


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Sazerac Co. purchases 19 brands from Diageo

Purchase includes spirits, beer categories
November 12, 2018

Sazerac Co. Inc., Metairie, La., announced it will be purchasing 19 brands from London-based Diageo plc, including brands across the spirits and beer categories, the company says.


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Harpoon Dunkin Coffee Porter

Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter

October 25, 2018

Dunkin' and Harpoon Brewery have come together for the first time to combine the taste of Dunkin's Espresso Blend Coffee with Harpoon's craft beer. 


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2018 Wholesaler of the Year: Hand Family Companies

Multi-state beer, beverage distributor continues growing
Barbara Harfmann
October 24, 2018
Now in operation for nearly 70 years, the Hand Family Companies, Clarksville, Tenn., has grown from humble beginnings to becoming a multi-state beer and beverage distributor operating seven plants in three states, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois.
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Planters Peanuts IPA

Planters Peanuts makes first steps into beer market

Brand launches IPA-style beer
October 23, 2018

Planters Peanuts, a brand of The Kraft Heinz Co., Pittsburgh and Chicago, launched Mr. IPA-Nut, the company’s first foray into the craft beer market. Citing a study conducted by 1Q from July, 64 percent of men agree nuts are the best salty snack to pair with beer, the company says.


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National Beer Wholesalers Association educates, advocates for beer wholesaler network

Advocacy and representing 3,000 distributors top goals of NBWA
Barbara Harfmann
September 24, 2018
Whether it’s the repeal of Prohibition, legalization of cannabis and its impact on the alcohol industry, or the ways in which eCommerce is impacting the sale and distribution of beer, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) has been on the pulse of many hot-button topics during the past 81 years.
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