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

Founded in 1938, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is a trade association that represents the interests of more than 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributors - with operations located in every state and congressional district across the United States - before government and the public. NBWA works to strengthen the state-based system of alcohol regulation that facilitates an orderly marketplace; creates a transparent and accountable system of alcohol distribution that protects American consumers; and promotes responsibility in the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of alcohol.

The purpose of the National Beer Wholesalers Association is to provide leadership which enhances the independent beer distribution industry; to advocate before government and the public; to encourage the responsible consumption of alcohol; and to provide programs and services that will benefit its members.