Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

08/27/2020

August 2020 Edition

What’s on Tap: August 2020 Edition

08/25/2020

Gov. Wolf Calls on Legislature to Act Immediately on COVID-19 Recovery and Government Reform

"Gov. Wolf Calls on Legislature to Act Immediately on COVID-19 Recovery and Government Reform"

Governor Tom Wolf today presented his fall legislative agenda for worker and family support and protections, COVID-19 recovery, and government reform. The initiatives were introduced to focus the General Assembly after a spring and summer of Republican efforts to curtail the administration’s effor...

08/21/2020

We are sad to see the end of Harrisburg Beer Week but we are honored to have been a sponsor of such a great event! Cheers!

After a lot of careful consideration, we have made the tough decision to discontinue Harrisburg Beer Week.

We want to thank every single person who has helped make Harrisburg Beer Week such a success over the last six years -- sponsors, breweries, bars, restaurants, all businesses, volunteers, and every #DrinkLocal enthusiast who supported us from day one.

YOU are the reason we were able to keep going and achieve our ultimate goal of propping up local craft beer while raising nearly $200,000 for Harrisburg River Rescue and Emergency Services.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to push forward Harrisburg Beer Week's mission! Individually, our team continues to support our local craft beer community and to give to our friends at Harrisburg River Rescue.

Here are some ways you can help Harrisburg River Rescue:
🏌Sign-up for their Par 3 Golf Tournament at Harrisburg Golf Simulator on Aug. 29: fb.com/events/326626671678698/
👕 Buy merch -- harrisburgriverrescue.org/Merchandise_c_7.html
🎅 2nd Annual Cocoa with Santa for the Kids - Dec. 12 (pending)

THANK YOU again from the entire Harrisburg Beer Week team. We've had a blast making memories with all of you in the name of #BeerForGood!

08/17/2020

Great work Penn Beer Sales & Service on delivering water to local volunteer firefighters! #PBAmember #GivingBack

Hydration is mission critical for firefighters. That is why we've partnered with Anheuser-Busch and delivered 9,408 cans of water to provide critical hydration to the men and women at Bushkill Volunteer Fire Company. Thank you for all you do to protect our community!

08/06/2020

Happy National IPA Day!🍺

What’s your favorite IPA beer to enjoy on a hot summer day? ☀️

08/04/2020

Inside a PA Beer Wholesaler Virtual Tour

Due to COVID-19, our PBA legislative warehouse tours have been put on hold. Thankfully, we have a virtual beer wholesaler tour we can share of Wilsbach Distributing in Harrisburg, PA. Enjoy 🍻

This is "Inside a PA Beer Wholesaler Virtual Tour" by PA Beer Alliance on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/03/2020

Employee Spotlight

Congratulations to Angela Fortney of Ace Distributing in Wrightsville, PA for being nationally recognized in NBWA’s Employee Spotlight! Amazing work!

America’s 3,000 independent beer distribution facilities employ more than 140,000 men and women in communities across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements.

07/23/2020

Our PBA quarterly newsletter “Tapped In” has been sent to membership. Now is the perfect time to become a member or an associate member! pabeer.com/membership

07/21/2020

July 2020 Edition

July 2020 Edition

07/15/2020

Wolf Administration Announces Targeted Mitigation Efforts in Response to Recent COVID Case Increases

Wolf Administration Announces Targeted Mitigation Efforts in Response to Recent COVID Case Increases

Governor Tom Wolf and Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today signed new orders for targeted mitigation efforts in response to the recent rise in COVID cases, primarily in southwest Pennsylvania, but also in other counties in the state, influencing the decision for statewide mitigation efforts for ba...

07/07/2020

Employee Spotlight

Congratulations to Mike Steinbaugh of Wilsbach Distributing in Harrisburg, PA for being nationally recognized in NBWA’s Employee Spotlight! Great work!

America’s 3,000 independent beer distribution facilities employ more than 140,000 men and women in communities across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements.

07/03/2020

The PA Beer Alliance would like to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! Please stay safe and be responsible this holiday weekend. Cheers! 🍻

06/30/2020

June 2020 Edition

June 2020 Edition

06/30/2020

Liquor Control Board Details

State Police, Liquor Control Board Remind Licensed Liquor Establishments to Require Masks, Follow Social Distancing

​Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today called on licensed liquor establishments and their patrons to abide by social distancing and masking requirements to help slow the spread of COVID-19...

06/29/2020

Very important message! We must all do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

A Message to Licensed Restaurant Owners, Staff and Patrons.

As we have seen in other states and now in Pittsburgh, bars are becoming the center of debate concerning the spread of COVID-19.

To avoid this, we all must do what we can to follow guidance provided by the state to limit the spread of COVID-19. Our industry will only be hurt if we do not.

Below is a story from Physicians Weekly, titled "Packed Bars Serve Up New Rounds Of COVID Contagion." This is a non-political story that does a good job of explaining why health officials across the country have a concern about bars.

We know it is unfair to target all within the industry, and the article cites some examples of bad apples packing their establishments. And, we know establishments are having difficulty with some patrons who don't want to follow guidance, particularly since the mask issue has been politicized.

But, we hope everyone realizes that those types of actions will hurt everyone ... tavern owners, employees, and patrons. And, it could be a death sentence to some businesses.

Please take a moment to read this story from Physician Weekly.

https://www.physiciansweekly.com/packed-bars-serve-up-new-rounds-of-covid-contagion/

06/24/2020

Great work! Congratulations!

Last night, Regina Bilotta McLeod, SVP of Operations was virtually celebrated by Central Penn Business Journal during the 2020 Women of Influence Awards! Please help us congratulate Regina once again on being named an honoree this year! #followyourbeer #beerstothat #CPBJEvents

06/23/2020

Way to go Brewery Products!

Vicki and Tony delivered a total of 160 donated cases of Teavanna among 7 Nursing home locations for their staff to enjoy. Thank you for all you do!

06/21/2020

Happy Father’s Day! Cheers to all the great dads out there! 🍻

06/10/2020

Thank you Speaker Mike Turzai for your service and leadership! We wish you the best in the future and in the private sector. Cheers!

06/05/2020

Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association

Patios and decks are now open throughout Pennsylvania. While we are all excited for some kind of normalcy, please remember to be patient and kind as your local businesses tackle new obstacles. Cheers!

A Message To Patrons of Pennsylvania taverns and licensed restaurants from the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association ...

Yes! patios and decks are now open throughout Pennsylvania! And our Members are very excited to serve you!

Please remember that this is a new world with new rules for restaurants and taverns. You're most likely going to a restaurant that recently put together an outdoor seating plan in hopes of generating enough money to hire back staff and keep their business alive. They are trying their best but everything may not be perfect.

Some may even be setting up in the streets or in parking lots. It's going to be fun but it's also going to be hard on the employees. You'll see them wearing masks no matter how hot it gets. And, possibly you'll see them walk a long distance to get more water. They are going to be hot and most likely overwhelmed because restaurants are not set up for this, and they'll be navigating new guidance from the state.

Please help your servers in this journey by doing the following:

1. Don't over-run your server. Try your best to ask for everything you need at once. Remember it could be a long walk from the street into the building for more water or anything else. Help them out by asking all at once.

2. No mask jokes or your views on them. The server has to wear it. They have no choice.

3. The server is wearing the mask to protect you and you have nothing on to protect them. Please remember if you sneeze or cough, do so into your elbow or into a tissue. COVID-19 has not gone away.

4. Wash your hands. It's for both your good health and that of restaurant staffing.

5. Be mindful of your time. Turning over tables in a timely manner will help others. So, eat your meal. Have some drinks but please do not sit at a table all night unless you continue to spend money. These restaurants are working with very limited space. They can't afford for you to sit there 4 hours without ordering. Yes people do do that. All the time.

6. Don't come out if you're sick. That's not good for anyone.

7. Social distancing. Keep your kids at the table. Yes. They're cute but don't let them run around.

8. Cut everyone some slack. Everything may be a bit slow at first because this is basically a new job for everyone. We're all navigating this new world with new rules. Please be kind and understanding.

9. Tip generously. Please treat servers and bartenders right and leave a decent tip. Remember, many in the restaurant industry have not been able to work for nearly two months. They need your help.

10. Be pleasant. You should be happy. You're finally out!

11. Realize that the staff is doing their best.

Finally, on behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association, WELCOME BACK. Our Members are ready to serve you.

06/02/2020

Pennsylvania primary election: The polls are open for an election like no other

Don’t forget to vote today!

Polls opened this morning for the pandemic-delayed primary election in which results are expected to take longer than normal because of what will be an extensive number of mail-in ballots.

05/27/2020

May 2020 Edition

May 2020 Edition

05/25/2020

Happy Memorial Day!

05/22/2020

PA Beer Alliance - Going Above & Beyond Beer

We are so incredibly proud of our entire PA Beer Alliance membership who have given back to their local communities in numerous ways during this difficult and unprecedented time!

We want to say a huge thank you and we are proud to represent our PBA beer wholesale distributor members!

This is "PA Beer Alliance - Going Above & Beyond Beer" by PA Beer Alliance on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/21/2020

Gov. Wolf Signs Cocktails-to-Go Bill

Gov. Wolf Signs Cocktails-to-Go Bill

Governor Tom Wolf today signed House Bill 327, now Act 21 of 2020, allowing the temporary sale of cocktails-to-go from bars, restaurants or hotels with a liquor license. The law takes effect immediately.

05/10/2020

Cheers to all the moms out there! Happy Mother’s Day! 🍻

05/08/2020

Great work Wilsbach Distributors, Inc.!

Wilsbach Distributors, Inc. in Pennsylvania is helping their community by donating more than 7,000 cans and bottles of non-alcoholic water and energy drinks to local hospitals, The Salvation Army and the Central PA Food Bank. Additionally, Wilsbach employees volunteered at the Central PA Food Bank to pack crisis response boxes. #DeliveringMore

05/06/2020

Great work by PBA member Ace Distributing! Thank you for your hard work in giving back!

#HappyNursesDay to all of the wonderful men and women on the front lines in the healthcare industry. We stopped by WellSpan Health's York Hospital to give employees a variety of Red Bull products to say "Thank You" and give them that extra push to keep them going during their shifts. #ThankYouNurses #NationalNursesDay #NursesWeek2020 #Followyourbeer

05/06/2020

‪A huge THANK YOU to all the nurses out there who are on the frontlines during this pandemic, working hard to keep their patients safe and healthy. Cheers to you! #NationalNursesDay‬

05/06/2020

A huge THANK YOU to all the nurses out there who are on the frontlines during this pandemic, working hard to keep their patients safe and healthy. Cheers to you! #nationalnursesday

05/05/2020

PBA would like to give a big cheers to all teachers who have stepped up and adapted to online learning during this pandemic. We can’t thank you enough for all you do for future generations! #teacherappreciationweek

05/05/2020

We are incredibly proud to announce PBA member, Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale is giving back in a big way - Very generous donation to these two great programs with the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association and Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association. Great work by all!

05/04/2020

‪We couldn’t be more proud of our PBA membership in giving back during this challenging time. Great work Wilsbach Distributors, Inc.!

05/02/2020

Way to go Ace Distributing! Incredibly proud of our PBA members who are helping out their local communities during this time of need.

We are proud to say that our team members have been busy during these unprecedented times by making it a point to live out one of our Ace Core Values: Community! Check them out volunteering in their local communities. #beerstothat #followyourbeer
- Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury
- Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
- New Hope Ministries in Pennsylvania
- York County Food Bank
- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

04/28/2020

April 2020 Edition

April 2020 Edition