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October 10, 2019
 

Today's News

Woman-owned beer distributor Markstein celebrates 100th anniversary

Founded in 1919 with one horse and one wagon, Markstein Sales Co. now employs more than 160 people in California’s Bay Area, supports numerous not-profit organizations and serves as a great example of success for a woman-led company in a typically male-dominated industry. Laura Markstein, the fourth-generation owner, was honored at an anniversary ceremony last week. She thanked all those who helped the company achieve success and longevity. 

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Oktoberfest Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese sauce: Get the recipe

There’s no better time of year to master the art of pretzel-dough-wielding than fall. Pretzels are the perfect pairing for a crisp German Oktoberfest beer, lager or pilsner, and a great comfort food as the weather gets colder. Get the recipe here! 

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This 'reverse Guinness' stout is a white beer with a black head

A couple ingenious, and persistent, brewers in the UK have perfected the ‘reverse Guinness,’ and you’ve probably never seen a beer like it. No word yet on if or when this brew will come to the US, but you can bet that if it does, independent beer distributors will make it available to you. 

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How Instacart has outsmarted Amazon

Despite losing out on Whole Foods, Instacart’s grocery delivery service is growing. Instacart’s legion of shoppers now roam the aisles of more than 300 grocers and food retailers in the U.S., around 100 more than last year. The grocery delivery service now covers 80% of U.S. households, up from 35% in 2017. Further, the grocery delivery company has set its sights on the next area of grocery growth: alcohol delivery. Instacart has expanded alcohol delivery to 14 states and Washington, D.C., from nearly 100 different retailers.

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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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