Supporting Beer Distributors throughout the Commonwealth

The Massachusetts Beer Distributors Association supports the state's diverse and thriving industry of independent distributors working to ensure consumers enjoy a wide variety of beer brands through a safe, transparent and accountable system.

Massachusetts’ economy has significantly benefited from the local beer industry. State beer distributors directly employ thousands of people, and contribute millions of dollars to the federal, state and local tax base.

They also are small business owners, civic leaders, parents and philanthropists who are active in their communities. Beer Distributors of Massachusetts play a vital role in working to keep the communities where they live and work safe by promoting responsible consumption and other educational programs.

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BREWERIES BILL BECOMES LAW

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law “An Act Relative to Craft Brewers” late on the 12th of January. The Act is effective immediately.

The legislation reflects an agreement reached in July with the Massachusetts Brewers Guild that expands opportunities for breweries to grow their businesses while allowing Massachusetts consumers to continue to enjoy a wide selection of high-quality beers.

The new law will allow breweries that produce less than 250,000 barrels (or 3,445,000 cases) of beer, over a 12-month period, to terminate their relationship with a distributor at any time with 30 days’ notice, while recognizing the beer distributor’s investment in marketing, sales, promotion and inventory.

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The partnership between beer distributors and breweries make for powerful success stories. In Massachusetts, Merrimack Valley Distributing and Newburyport Brewing Co. began with a simple connection that has broadened the market for a beloved line of craft brews. Watch this video of a distributor-brewery partnership that, ultimately, benefits beer drinkers!

About the Beer Distributors of Massachusetts

Association

The Beer Distributors of Massachusetts is a full service, professional trade association representing thirteen beer distribution companies in Massachusetts.

We support our members through representing our industry on Beacon Hill and being a voice for distributors throughout the Commonwealth.

Industry

Beer distributors are a critical link in the established and regulated system which includes brewers and importers, distributors, and retailers. Distributors are regulated by the Commonwealth and provide a variety of beer brands to licensed retailers at a great value while protecting the public.

Members

Our members serve communities throughout Massachusetts with quality and diverse products, responsible educational programs, and community outreach. Beer distributors of Massachusetts 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.