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October 9, 2019
 

Today's News

The Next Draft: More evidence beer supports a healthy ... economy

When Craft Beer Week comes to town, it can often illustrate how the beer industry benefits the local economy, from driving tourism to creating jobs to donating to local nonprofits. A strong, independent beer distribution system allows craft breweries to flourish, not to mention the 141,000 jobs distributors provide nationally. 

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Ole Miss announces beer sales for Texas A&M game

On Oct. 19, Ole Miss will sell alcoholic beverages in its football stadium for the first time. The move comes as more college stadiums add beer sales to the Football Saturday experience. Interim Athletics Director Keith Carter said he expects “this decision to help reduce incidents associated with over-consumption on game days.” 

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Trending beers at Great American Beer Festival offer glimpse into our fizzy future

A breakdown of four trends that emerged from among the 800 breweries and 4,000 different beers displayed at last week’s Great American Beer Festival. From wood-aged beers to non-alcoholic offerings, here are some up-and-coming styles in craft beer.

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Walgreens and Kroger extinguish e-cigarette sales

Buying e-cigarettes is getting harder as a growing number of major retailers opt out of a market drawing heightened public scrutiny amid vaping-related illness that have killed at least 18 people. Walgreens and Kroger are now following in the footsteps of Walmart and Rite Aid in discontinuing sales of electronic nicotine-delivery products. 

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DISTRIBUTOR EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Mike Towle 
McQuade Distributing Company
Bismarck, ND

 

America's more than 3,000 licensed beer distribution facilities employ 141,000 men and women across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight Program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements. Nominate an employee today!

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