date:Mar 15, 2013
Beer drinkers now have a new justification for guzzling suds: Its good for the economy.
A new report from the National Beer Wholesalers Association shows Maryland beer distributors generate a $784 million total economic impact and directly employ 1,787 people.
The study, Americas Beer Distributors: Fueling Jobs, Generating Economic Growth and Delivering Value to Local Communities, found that beer Maryland beer distribution generates $177 million in local, state and federal taxes. The industry