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From tip‑off to the final buzzer, beer sales jump as high as the athletes during March Madness — all powered by America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors. 🏀🍺

Every stout and red ale you enjoy this #StPatricksDay is delivered by America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors, who use state‑of‑the‑art technology and generations of expertise to ensure quality in every sip. Sláinte! Enjoy responsibly 🍀

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing CEO Col. John Saputo and President Andrea Saputo recently visited with @SenAshleyMoody to share how independent beer distributors support growth and job creation across Florida. Conversations like these help policymakers better understand the important work NBWA members do. Share your company’s story at our 2026 Legislative Conference, returning to Washington, D.C., April 19–22.

Alcohol isn’t like other consumer products — and state-based regulation helps ensure a safe, competitive marketplace that reflects local values and needs. In a new op-ed, NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser celebrates this American success story and cautions against undermining a system that serves consumers, communities and the industry well. Read more: beltwaybeers.substack.com/p/celebrating-…

Join us Tuesday, April 21, for Cheers: A Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary — a special patriotic reception during NBWA’s Legislative Conference 🇺🇸 Hundreds of beer distributors, policymakers and industry leaders will raise a glass to our nation in a spectacular setting: the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History. 🎥 Watch NBWA President & CEO Craig Purser and EVP, Government Affairs Laurie Knight preview this star-spangled celebration.

Cheers to Team USA! We’ll be raising a glass to our hockey stars as they hit the ice: 🥇 Women’s Gold Medal Game: Today at 1:10 PM ET vs. 🇨🇦 🏒 Men’s Semifinal: Tomorrow at 3:10 PM ET vs. 🇸🇰 Crack one open and cheer them on! 🍺🥅

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NBWA’s Legislative Conference returns April 19–22 in Washington, D.C. 🍺🇺🇸 Join beer and beverage distributors from across the country to advocate on Capitol Hill, learn from policy experts and help shape the future of our industry. Register now at the link below ↓

Happy Mardi Gras! As beads fly and brass bands play, America’s beer and beverage distributors are hard at work keeping celebrations rolling along.

All you need is love (and beer) 🍻💕 Post your own Valentine from our toolkit ➡️app.sosha.ai/toolkit/a53b1d…

In a new op-ed, NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser reflects on beer’s important role in bringing Americans together and helping bridge our country’s divides. “Whether it’s meeting friends for a happy hour after a long day or coming together to watch the big game, beer often serves as the anchor that helps fulfill a basic human need for connection.” Read his column: substack.com/home/post/p-18…

Thank you to @RepEscobar for visiting NBWA member @lnfdistributors at its new East El Paso facility! This 225,000 sq ft warehouse represents a $40 million investment in the El Paso community — driving local job creation and economic growth. Visits like these give policymakers a firsthand look at the vital role family run distributors play in strengthening local economies.

There’s still time to be the hero of your big game watch party. #GameDayEssentials #EnjoyResponsibly

Road to Game Day Part 4: New England 🦞🍺 On the opposite side of the field, Burke Distributing is getting Boston-area fans ready for another championship run. Cheers to the behind-the-scenes stars of playoff season: America’s 135,000 beer distributors 🍻

Road to Game Day Part 3: Kickoff 🏟️🍺 NBWA members like Olympic Eagle Distributing don’t just deliver fresh beer — they bring brands to life 🪄 From eye-catching store displays to hyping up 1,000 fans at a watch party, the Olympic Eagle team uses creativity and expertise to take Seattle game day to the next level.

Road to Game Day Part 2: Delivery 🚚🍺 Before Seattle fans can enjoy their favorite beer on game day, Olympic Eagle Distributing's fleet of 30+ trucks hits the road with fresh supplies. Fun fact: Americans will spend ~$1 billion on beer for the big game — and it all arrives on your local, independent distributor’s trucks. Next stop: the fans 🏟️

Road to Game Day Part 1: The Warehouse 📦 🍺 It all starts here. Before fans crack open a beer at kickoff, Olympic Eagle Distributing employees pick orders, build pallets and load trucks bound for 1,300 retail accounts across the Puget Sound region. Next stop: the road 🚚

Seattle is headed to the big game! This week, follow along from warehouse to watch party as NBWA member Olympic Eagle Distributing gets fans ready for game day. 🏈🍺

That Q4 beer data really tied the room together. 🍻🎳 In our latest Beer Industry Update with @FintechBevAlc, NBWA Chief Economist Lester Jones embraced his inner Lebowski as he broke down macroeconomic trends, on/off-prem performance and the brands poised for growth in 2026. Watch the full webinar here: vimeo.com/1157351095?sha…

During #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth, NBWA members are taking action in the fight against human trafficking. ▪️Heimark Distributing, LLC is spreading lifesaving information with hotline signage on its fleet ▪️Doll Distributing's commitment to anti-trafficking efforts was recognized by the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery Across America, beer and beverage distributors continue to play a vital role in combating this heinous crime. Learn about their efforts and get involved at NBWA.org/against-traffi…