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Beverage Wholesalers Inc. is a socially responsible corporate citizen. We distribute legal products that are enjoyed and consumed responsibly by the majority of citizens of legal drinking age in our market area. Our products are socially acceptable and are subject to extensive government controls. Government regulations define how our products should be distributed, who can legally use our products, and licenses businesses (after extensive background checks) to sell our products to legal drinking age consumers.

We are not drug dealers and take exception with individuals or groups who would imply that we are involved in immoral or illegal activities. The people employed at Beverage Wholesalers are of sound moral character and most are heads of families. They are constructive members of society and are actively involved in community activities and organizations.

As a good corporate citizen in our community we want our consumers to have fun when enjoying our products, but we emphasize responsible use and consumption in moderation. We do not condone irresponsible use of our products and are vocal in expressing our disapproval of excessive consumption or use of our products by individuals who do not meet the legal age requirements.

Like many other ingested products, that may or may not be alcoholic in nature, our products have an impact on the human body. The reaction to consumption varies with the physical and chemical make up of the individual consuming these products. Humans have enjoyed forms of our products all over the world for the past 4,000 years. Over that period of time society has realized that beer is a beverage of choice by a majority of responsible members of our society. Medical studies consistently demonstrate that moderate beer consumption can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

As an industry we are actively involved in educating and training individuals to use our products responsibly and expend significant resources yearly to make this happen. Reducing the problems associated with drunk driving is a high priority among beer wholesalers. The fact is, drunk driving and underage purchase and consumption are on the decline thanks to all those involved in educating the public. Over the past seventeen years, our nation has made remarkable progress in reducing drunk drinking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, between 1982 and 1999, drunk driving fatalities have decreased.

We believe attempts to strengthen drunk driving laws should focus on high-BAC drivers and repeat offenders who cause more than 82% of the alcohol-related traffic fatalities. The real problem on roads is the alcohol abuser.

In summary, the beer industry actively promotes responsible consumption of our products and is making a difference. Our Company delivers more than just beer. We give back to our local communities in jobs provided, taxes paid and charities supported.

We encourage you to take our quiz, which is included at this site, to learn more about our industry and the world of beer. We wish you well, thank you for using our products, and encourage you to be responsible citizens and drink beer in moderation.