Wisconsin beer distributor taking care of their local bar
Danielle Baerwald, a Wisconsin bar owner, admits she cried a little when her beer distributor, Beer Capitol, offered to buy back unused cases and untapped kegs. She had just made the difficult decision to close the bar and had about $1,300 worth of beer, including some left from St. Patrick's Day. Dan Graziano, vice president of sales and marketing at Beer Capitol, said the company wanted to make sure of two things: that they were taking care of their customers who support the brand, and that if and when things return to normal, the beer they serve is fresh.
Indiana distributor working with Anheuser-Busch to deliver more than beer
Anheuser-Busch announced it would be donating hand sanitizer it's producing to partners nationwide, including the American Red Cross and other non-profits, to meet demand during the pandemic. Zink Distributing, Indiana's largest Anheuser-Busch distributor, will be helping get the hand sanitizer to where it is needed most. Jim Zink, Jr., president of Zink Distributing, said they have "a long history of providing community support year-round, including in challenging times like what we are facing now. We are pleased Anheuser-Busch is utilizing their vast supply and distribution network to help our fellow Americans as we fight COVID-19."
Alcohol companies across the country brewing hand sanitizer
In addition to Anheuser-Busch, Dogfish Head and other local breweries have gotten involved with making hand sanitizer to help meet local demand and service their communities. Check out this list to see the companies in each state who have switched gears during the pandemic.
Last month, British archaeologists dug up a stash of over 600 beer bottles believed to be from the 1800s. After lab analysis, they found out the beer inside contained 3 percent ABV and, though it wouldn't be safe to drink, was similar to a mild English Session Ale.
