Who We Are

Beer Serves America is sponsored by the Beer Institute and National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), representing America's leading brewers and distributors of fine quality beers.

Beer Institute

Beer Institute was organized in 1986 to represent the industry before Congress, state legislatures and public forums across the country. It is committed to developing sound public policy that focuses on community involvement and personal responsibility.

As the recognized and authoritative source of information on aspects of the industry, Beer Institute focuses on these principles through its representation, information and service. Beer Institute assures a role for industry members in formulating public policy goals and works to implement our goals by providing representation before federal and state governmental bodies.

Today, over a thousand breweries in the U.S. are responsible for billions of dollars that flow each year through channels of American trade and commerce. From agricultural products, food processing, food stores and general retail, to wholesaling, construction and real estate, brewers, along with their wholesale and retail partners, directly or indirectly employ millions of Americans who earn billions in wages and benefits each year.

For more information about becoming a member of Beer Institute, please call 202-737-2337 or email info@beerinstitute.org.

NBWA

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) was founded in 1938 as a trade association for the nation's beer distributors. The purpose of NBWA is to provide leadership which enhances the industry of the independent malt beverage distributor; to advocate before government and the public on behalf of its members; to encourage the responsible consumption of beer; and to provide programs and services that will enhance members' efficiency and effectiveness.

The beer industry which includes brewers, distributors and retailers is a major player in the U.S. economy. The US is the second largest producer of beer in the world. Over 90 million Americans enjoy a glass of beer, and beer represents 88 percent volume of all licensed beverages sold in the U.S.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association represents the second tier of licensed independent beer distributors, with operations located in every congressional district across the country. For more information regarding NBWA and its activities, please contact the Public Affairs office at (703) 683-4300.

Together, the Beer Institute and NBWA are proud to brew and distribute some of the world's finest, quality beers. And we're proud to represent Beer, America's beverage. For more information, please contact us.