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Ballast Point Brewing Company

Andrews Distributing Company is very excited to announce that Ballast Point Brewing Company from San Diego has decided to bring their award winning brews to Texas. The much anticipated arrival cannot come soon enough for fans who will line up for beers such as Big Eye IPA, Calico Amber, Black Marlin Porter, and Sculpin IPA.

Sculpin IPA was recently named the best IPA in the world by LA Weekly.

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Diageo's Golden Bar

Beer Excellence Award: Guinness

Presented to: Andrews Distributing

The President's Award honor those distributors who have demonstrated high levels of sales capability & were top performers on volume and sales driver execution in the country. The winners have successfully delivered against a combination of priority targets for the business, including Off Premise, On Premise, Innovation, Distribution, Display and Compliance, while delivering the committed annual points plan plus a 5% growth in the On Premise.

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Krombacher USA

Krombacher USA, LLC. has finalized its North Texas distribution network with the appointment of Andrews Distributing. Andrews will deliver Krombacher to DFW retailers beginning in late summer.

"For years, Andrews has been one of the country’s best performing distributors and is one of the leading companies in the beer business. We are pleased to have Andrews represent Krombacher in North Texas", stated Geoff Westapher, President/CEO of Krombacher USA.

“With Krombacher comes an incredible team with a wealth of knowledge and history. We are energized to work together to unite forces in the North Texas market”, said Mike Barnes, Executive Vice President/GM North Texas of Andrews Distributing Co.

Westapher commented, "Andrews market leadership and Krombacher's position as the largest selling brand in Germany will provide the North Texas consumer the opportunity to experience the legacy brands of Krombacher Pils, Dark and Weizen."

“The Krombacher brands are a perfect fit for the Andrews portfolio. Our portfolio is built around the top selling imports brands from countries all over the world and Krombacher is no exception. The Pils, Dark and Weizen styles will be available in both draught and package” said Jim Campbell, Vice President Import Specialty & Craft at Andrews Distributing Co.

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Ballast Point Brewery

Andrews Distributing is proud to announce a new partnership with the craft brewery, Ballast Point out of San Diego, CA. Ballast Point was the recipient of 3 gold medals at the 2010 World Beer Cup for Sculpin IPA, Fathom IPA and Bourbon Barrel Aged Piper Down Scottish Ale. They were also named Small Brewer of the Year for 2010. Andrews will begin distributing Ballast Point beverages this fall.

For more information on this new partnership, please visit www.DestinationBeer.com/articles/ballast-point-brewery

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Summer Seasonal Beers

Andrews is proud to announce our full line of Summer Seasonal Beers.

Please visit www.DestinationBeer.com to learn more about these exciting seasonal selections.

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Cattle Baron's Ball

Andrews is thrilled to announce the featured entertainers for the 2011 Cattle Baron's Ball.

DARIUS RUCKER will perform on the Dr Pepper Main Stage, DIERKS BENTLEY will entertain guests on the Bank of America Live Auction Stage, and donors at the VIP Baron level and above will enjoy a private performance by CLINT BLACK on the Andrews Distributing VIP Barons' Party Stage.

To learn more, please visit www.CattleBaronsBall.com.

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Andrews Distributing & SMU

Dallas, TX – Andrews Distributing Company (ADC) is proud to support Southern Methodist University (SMU), Cox School of Business and the O’Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom.

SMU O’Neil Center Director W. Michael Cox, “The generous gift from Andrews Distributing will allow the O’Neil Center to start a speakers’ series this fall. We will invite distinguished scholars from universities and think tanks to the SMU Cox School of Business, where they will discuss how markets work, the power of economic freedom and the role of government in a free society. By helping start the O’Neil Center speakers’ series, Barry Andrews and Mike McGuire clearly recognize the importance of making North Texas a beacon of economic freedom.”

ADC President Mike McGuire, “Dr. Michael Cox's work reveals why Texas and North Texas is prospering and what is driving our growth. Barry and I believe that spreading and supporting Dr. Cox's message is important. We also enjoy being involved with SMU who give so much to our community.”

The O’Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom is one of a dozen institutes for excellence in the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The O’Neil Center’s mission focuses on reviving economic freedom in America and preparing students and business leaders for success in the 21st Century’s globalizing economy.

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Andrews Distributing is headquartered in Dallas with operations throughout North Texas. Andrews is the Nation’s sixth largest beer distributor as ranked by volume representing 23 brewing partners and over 250 beer brands.

To see the Andrew’s full portfolio and get beer information, visit www.destinationbeer.com

Based in Dallas, Texas, Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private university of 11,000 students offering strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools — in the humanities and sciences; business; the performing, visual, and communication arts; engineering; education and human development; law; and theology.

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Craft Achievement Award

Andrews Distributing proudly accepts the 2010 Craft Beer Distributor Achievement Award.

This award was presented at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado and was given by The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and Brewers Association (BA).

“NBWA is proud to recognize Andrews Distributing with the 2010 Craft Beer Distributor Achievement Award for its efforts to help strengthen the craft beer segment and for bringing a wide choice and variety of craft beers to consumers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area,” said NBWA President Craig Purser. “Andrews Distributing and its hardworking employees have shown dedication to delivering unique and innovative craft beers to consumers by stocking store shelves with these brands.”

BA President Charlie Papazian, “America’s beer drinkers are experiencing an unprecedented variety of beer in the marketplace. The exceptional efforts of beer distributors like Andrews Distributing to educate licensed alcohol retailers and consumers of legal drinking age about craft beers have helped to expand the market for craft brands and build widespread enthusiasm for craft beer among American consumers.”

ADC CEO Barry Andrews, “We are passionate about growing the craft beer category. With great suppliers and brands, we have seen tremendous retailer and shopper interest in our market. There has been double digit growth in our craft portfolio in the last five years and we look forward to continuing that path.”

ADC President Mike McGuire, “Our Craft and Specialty portfolio strategy is to have the leading national, dominant local and acclaimed regional craft beers for our North Texas beer lovers. Our craft and specialty brand families include Shiner, New Belgium, Rahr and Sons, Blue Moon, Samuel Adams, Leinenkugel’s, Boulevard, Abita and Big Sky .”

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Welcome Victoria Beer

Andrews welcomed Victoria Beer to our growing portfolio in 2010.

Victoria Beer is a perfectly balanced Vienna Style Lager. This beer has a has a rich amber color, a light malty sweetness and a clean, crisp finish. First brewed in 1865 in Mexico, Victoria is still brewed in the traditional fashion and has grown to Mexico's #2 Volume Brand.