What is a Beer Distributor?
South Dakota's independent beer distributors, licensed at both the federal and state levels, get bottles, cans, cases and kegs from a brewer or importer to the shelf of your favorite store, local restaurant or neighborhood bar through a safe, transparent and accountable system. They work to help new brands get to market and to ensure that consumers can choose from a large selection of beer.
Beer distributors do more than buy, store, sell and deliver beer. They are small business owners, civic leaders and philanthropists who are active in their communities. Beer distributors work to keep our communities safe by sponsoring a wide array of programs to promote responsible consumption, combat drunk driving and work to eliminate underage drinking. Beer distributors also value their role in the state-based system of alcohol regulation that works to keep communities and citizens safe while encouraging healthy competition and a robust marketplace.
Above photo courtesy of NBWA.org
