Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

President: Jay Wiederhold

Communications & Outreach: Alyssa Gorman

Executive Assistant: Amanda Seltzer

Legal Counsel: Fran O'Brien

What's on Tap August Edition
08/25/2023

What's on Tap August Edition

All the beer news and updates you don't want to miss!     August 2023 Edition Industry News: Center for Alcohol Policy will be in Philadelphia next week - see details above PBA is a proud sponsor of t

Beautiful day for a BrewFest 🍻   Gettysburg BrewFest & Trail 5K
08/19/2023

Beautiful day for a BrewFest 🍻

Gettysburg BrewFest & Trail 5K

Tomorrow!
08/18/2023

Tomorrow!

20 local brewers are gathering at the Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg for the 2023 Brew Fest tomorrow August 19th!

VIP- 2:30
GA- 3:30

Tickets are still available! Visit our website at www.gettysburgbrewfestandtrail5k.com for more information!

08/14/2023
08/04/2023

Raise your glasses to 🍻🌍 Tag your beer buddies and share your beer of choice today!

Happy National IPA Day! What are you sipping on to celebrate? 🍻
08/03/2023

Happy National IPA Day! What are you sipping on to celebrate? 🍻

07/31/2023
07/31/2023

General Admission, VIP & DD Tickets are on SALE NOW for the 2023 Gettysburg Brew Fest!
*VIP Tickets are limited.

To purchase tickets visit our website at www.gettysburgbrewfestandtrail5k.com

July 2023 Edition
07/25/2023

July 2023 Edition

All the beer news and updates you don't want to miss!     July 2023 Edition REGISTER TODAY! Hotel Information: The Bellevue Hotel 200 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19102 Room rate: $199/night Book Hote

We are so pumped to be a part of this event! Be sure to grab your tickets!
07/13/2023

We are so pumped to be a part of this event! Be sure to grab your tickets!

We are excited to announce our 2023 Brew Fest VIP Tent Sponsor: Pennsylvania Beer Alliance! 🍻

Purchase a VIP ticket and enjoy perks such as a shaded tent area, bottled water, event t-shirt, snacks & other exclusive items! 🎟️

VIP Tickets are discounted until July 22. Purchase your ticket at www.gettysburgbrewfestandtrail5k.com!

07/12/2023

5K Trail Race in the morning followed by a BrewFest in the afternoon! Do both events or pick one!

Happy 4th of July! Stay cool and drink responsibly 🍻
07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July! Stay cool and drink responsibly 🍻

What's on Tap: June Editionhttps://conta.cc/43ax1wR
06/29/2023

What's on Tap: June Edition

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All the beer news and updates you don't want to miss! June 2023 Edition Congratulations to PBA member Durdach Bros. Inc. on celebrating their 85th anniversary this year! Cheers! Durdach Bros. was sta

Congratulations to PBA member Durdach Bros., Inc. on celebrating their 85th anniversary this year! Cheers! Durdach Bros....
06/28/2023

Congratulations to PBA member Durdach Bros., Inc. on celebrating their 85th anniversary this year! Cheers!

Durdach Bros. was started in 1938 by brothers John and Jacob Durdach. Their father Paul Durdach had been in the tavern business prior to. The business was started in Shamokin and later moved to Paxinos in 1965. That same year they incorporated, and the INC. was added to the name.

In 1966 Jacob died and John took over the ownership of the Company until his death. John’s son Richard, then a third generation in the beer business, took over the ownership of the Company and is its current CEO. In 1987 the company added Coors and Corona to its portfolio of Labatt’s and Genesee. In 1990 the company became a wholesaler for Yuengling.

With the 1997 purchase of an adjacent Coors Wholesaler located in Williamsport, their market coverage expanded from 6 to 11 full counties. In 2009 Durdach Bros., In. purchased the Miller franchise for 6 of those counties and 2 years later was able to purchase the Coors franchise for Schuylkill county to consolidate the MillerCoors brands in the lower 6 counties. Along with the Coors came additional brands such as Sam Adams, Guinness and later brand Heineken. Along with a variety of Top Selling Craft Brands such as Troegs, Appalachian, Victory came the addition of Bell’s, New Belgium, Lagunitas, Yards and Great Lakes expanding the distribution to 14 counties. Durdach Bros., Inc. currently employs 75 full time people with additional seasonal employees.

The Company received the MolsonCoors President’s Award in 2013 and MC’s Distributor Excellence award in 2022. It supports the local economy and various charities. It has raised over $200,000 for St. Jude and over $100,000 for Cystic Fibrosis along with contributions to the American Cancer Society and the Wounded Warriors. Durdach Bros., Inc. is very proud to be celebrating our 85th Anniversary in 2023.

Get home safely this holiday weekend!
06/28/2023

Get home safely this holiday weekend!

We're pleased to activate our Decide To Ride campaign for July 4th! We're offering two $15 vouchers good for pick up and drop off in Central PA. Scan the QR code or enter the promo code "myBudLight23" (case sensitive) into your Uber wallet under Add Voucher Code. Vouchers are good from Friday, June 30th - Wednesday, July 5th.

Or click here: https://r.uber.com/myBudLight23

Get your tickets now for Lititz Craft Beer Fest!
06/27/2023

Get your tickets now for Lititz Craft Beer Fest!

Taste your way through all the beer abbreviations and then some!
• Over 80 Craft Breweries
• Bands
• Food Trucks
• Homebrew Competition
• All the Proceeds are Donated Back into the Community

The Lititz Craft Beer Fest is Saturday, Sept. 23, 3pm to 6pm.

BTE (Best Time Ever)

Tickets on Sale now: http://bit.ly/lcbf2023

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06/13/2023

It was great to catch up with John DiMario from Allegheny Beverage Co this morning to talk beers and bills. Allegheny Beverage has a state of the art facility in Fairview Township that keeps your local stores and restaurants stocked with beer. John visited the Capitol to advocate for his industry as a member of the Pennsylvania Beer Alliance.

Thank you to all our PBA members, PBA associate members, legislators and staffers who attended our events yesterday for ...
06/13/2023

Thank you to all our PBA members, PBA associate members, legislators and staffers who attended our events yesterday for our PBA Legislative Conference.

We look forward to connecting with legislators and staff today for our day on the Hill! 🍻

PBA is a proud sponsor of the Lititz Craft Beer Festival - Saturday, September 23rd from 3-6pm. Tickets go on sale Frida...
06/06/2023

PBA is a proud sponsor of the Lititz Craft Beer Festival - Saturday, September 23rd from 3-6pm.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 23rd at 5:30pm. Don't miss out on this great event!

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸 in rememberance of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🍻
05/29/2023

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸 in rememberance of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🍻

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05/25/2023

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All the beer news and updates you don't want to miss! May 2023 Edition Happy Memorial Day weekend! Please drink responsibly and get home safely! REGISTER TODAY! Hotel Information: The Bellevue Hotel

We want to give a huge thank you to all the legislators and legislative staff that came out to check out 31st & Wharton ...
05/19/2023

We want to give a huge thank you to all the legislators and legislative staff that came out to check out 31st & Wharton yesterday for a warehouse tour. 🍺 31st and Wharton

Happy Cinco De Mayo! 🍻
05/05/2023

Happy Cinco De Mayo! 🍻

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04/26/2023

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All the beer news and updates you don't want to miss! April 2023 Edition  REGISTER TODAY! Hotel Information: The Bellevue Hotel 200 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19102 Room rate: $199/night Book Hotel

Happy  ! It’s our job to continue to innovate the beer industry so we can take care of Mother Earth for generations to c...
04/22/2023

Happy ! It’s our job to continue to innovate the beer industry so we can take care of Mother Earth for generations to come. Cheers! 🌎🌱🍻

A great guide for this is NBWA’s Efficiency and Sustainability Roadmap.https://nbwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NBWA-Efficiency-and-Sustainability-Roadmap-Final_Compressed.pdf

04/19/2023

Check this out! Ace Distributing will be doing Warehouse Wednesdays to show you all the cool behind the scenes of a beer wholesaler distributor. Cheers!

04/15/2023
Every April 7th is National Beer Day, a time where we can raise a toast to the oldest of all beverages. People have been...
04/07/2023

Every April 7th is National Beer Day, a time where we can raise a toast to the oldest of all beverages.

People have been making beer for over 5,000 years; in fact, the oldest recorded recipe we know of is for beer. National Beer Day celebrates the day in 1933 that the Cullen-Harrison act was signed into law, reversing the prohibition on selling beer in the United States.

What will you be drinking to celebrate National Beer Day? Cheers! 🍻

Credit: https://nationaltoday.com/national-beer-day/

03/30/2023

Best part of PA Flavor? Your ticket also includes FREE food samples from a variety of local chefs & restaurants. 🤤 Bring your appetite, you won't go hungry.

Oh, and you can also visit & shop from 20+ vendors including local businesses, food producers, industry organizations, and more. Check out who you'll find at PA Flavor 2023 - The Ultimate Beer & Food Pairing:

RESTAURANTS:
🍽️ Appalachian Brewing Company
🍽️ Chef Tony's Food Group
🍽️ Devon Seafood + Steak
🍽️ Chili's Grill & Bar
🍽️ Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery
🍽️ Old Trail Tavern + Steak
🍽️ Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
🍽️ The Englewood
🍽️ The JDK Group Catering & Events

VENDORS:
🛍️ American Culinary Federation - Harrisburg Chapter
🛍️ Brewscuits
🛍️ Central Wedge Cheese Shop
🛍️ Feeser's Food Distributors
🛍️ Forkin' Good Nuts
🛍️ Frisco's Chicken
🛍️ GettysGear/Great Gettysburg Addresses
🛍️ Hop Barons
🛍️ Revolutionary Hot Sauce
🛍️ Pennsylvania Beer Alliance
🛍️ Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation
🛍️ Poured in PA
🛍️ Saint Obnoxious
🛍️ Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats
🛍️ Steer Snacks
🛍️ The Lancaster Stroopie Co.
🛍️ Sweet G’s Bakery and Drinkin’ Pretzels
🛍️ Taps Across Town Brewery Tours
🛍️ TBJ Gourmet
🛍️ Visit Hershey & Harrisburg

Get your tickets now at: paflavor.com

What's on Tap March Edition: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
03/15/2023

What's on Tap March Edition: Happy St. Patrick's Day!

All the beer news and updates you don't want to miss! March 2023 Edition Happy St. Patrick's Day! We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday this weekend.  REGISTER TODAY! Hotel Information: The Bel

Cheers to celebrating all the remarkable women in the beer industry 🍻
03/08/2023

Cheers to celebrating all the remarkable women in the beer industry 🍻

02/28/2023

THANK YOU to everyone who attended our PBA Freshman Legislator Reception last night. It was great meeting everyone and we look forward to working together in the coming months. The JDK Group did an amazing job with the food and setup!

A few captured moments from last night’s PBA freshman legislator reception. 🍻
02/28/2023

A few captured moments from last night’s PBA freshman legislator reception. 🍻

What's on Tap: February 2023
02/28/2023

What's on Tap: February 2023

All the beer news and updates you don't want to miss! February 2023 Edition Industry News: THANK YOU to everyone who attended our PBA Freshman Legislator Reception last night. It was great meeting eve

Who is ready for the Super Bowl on Sunday?! We are so excited to watch the Philadelphia Eagles play and hopefully come o...
02/10/2023

Who is ready for the Super Bowl on Sunday?! We are so excited to watch the Philadelphia Eagles play and hopefully come out on top with a victory!

What will you be drinking during the big game?

PBA’s 2023-2024 Membership Directories are now available! We have hard copies in our office and members/associate member...
01/31/2023

PBA’s 2023-2024 Membership Directories are now available! We have hard copies in our office and members/associate members also have access to a digital copy on our website under the “Members Only” tab. 🍻

PBA What's on Tap - January 2023 Editionhttps://conta.cc/3WFDxbV
01/27/2023

PBA What's on Tap - January 2023 Edition
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All the beer news and updates you don't want to miss! January 2023 Edition Industry News: 9 Beer Trends to Watch in 2023 The Best NA Beers Available in Most Stores Right Now! Pennsylvania Beer Guide -

Our very own PBA President, Jay Wiederhold is listed as  #75 on City & State PA’s 2023 PA Government Relations Power 100...
01/17/2023

Our very own PBA President, Jay Wiederhold is listed as #75 on City & State PA’s 2023 PA Government Relations Power 100.

This list is a roundup of the most influential leaders helping their companies, organizations and associations communicate their legislative priorities and needs to elected officials and policymakers on all levels. Congratulations Jay!

You can see the entire list here: https://www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/2023/01/2023-pennsylvania-government-relations-power-100/381695/

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Have you ever wondered how beer gets on the shelves of your local grocery store or favorite bar?

The three-tier system makes this process super sufficient and effective. Beer goes from the suppliers (brewers) --> wholesale distributors --> retailers (bars, taverns, grocery stores, convenience stores, etc.)

Check out the whole video here to learn a little more about PA's booming beer business: https://vimeo.com/746905529
Thank you to our PBA members who attended our virtual statewide meeting today. We had some great discussions and look forward to seeing everyone in December. Cheers!
We are saddened by the loss of former PA Representative and Chair of the House Liquor Committee Jeff Pyle. He was always a great ally to the beer industry in PA. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. (Photo from Tribune Review)
PA beer wholesale distributors are essential to getting beer into the hands of today's consumers.

Check out the whole video here to learn a little more about PA's booming beer business https://vimeo.com/746905529
What's on Tap: June 2022 Edition

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Thank you to all of our PBA members and associate members who came to our PBA legislative conference meeting/reception yesterday and legislative meetings today! It’s so great to see so many familiar faces in person at our membership events again. Cheers 🍻
May 2022 Edition - Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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Happy Cinco De Mayo! 🍻
We are proud to announce that PBA member Shangy's The Beer Authority raised over $13,000 for Ukraine efforts. For one month, Shangy's hosted a "We Stand with Ukraine" fundraiser, donating $5 of every growler purchased and $3 of every crowler purchased. Donations were equally distributed to UNICEF, International Rescue Committee and Save the Children. What an incredible way to give back to those in need!

https://www.mcall.com/business/retail-watch/mc-biz-emmaus-beer-authority-shangys-nearing-completion-second-location-20220425-ojnxymvupfhqnk5qs6hx2mmpfe-story.html
April 2022 Edition
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Free this Saturday? Be sure to check out the West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Festival. For more info, check out www.visitwestreading.com
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Cheers to all the wonderful women out there! The beer industry wouldn’t be the same without you. 🍻
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