ALEXANDRIA, VA—This Tuesday, America’s beer distributors will join citizens throughout the country in commemorating Constitution Day, which celebrates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA)President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement:

“NBWA raises a glass in celebration of our nation’s Constitution, including its role in establishing the effective state-based alcohol regulatory system that we have in America today. Alcohol is the only product in commerce with two constitutional amendments of its own. The 18^th Amendment, which established National Prohibition, was a failure because it was a one-size-fits-all policy imposed by the federal government on a large and diverse population. The 21^st Amendment recognized this failure and not only repealed the 18^thAmendment but established today’s successful system of alcohol regulation and distribution, which gives each state primary authority to enact and enforce alcohol laws consistent with the desires and needs of its citizens.  America’s 3,300 independent, licensed beer distributors – and the 130,000 men and women in the industry – are proud to be part of this effective system of alcohol controls that works to protect the public and provide consumers with unparalleled choice and variety.”

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) represents the interests of America’s 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributor operations in every state, congressional district and media market across the country. Beer distributors are committed to ensuring alcohol is provided safely and responsibly to consumers of legal drinking age through the three-tier, state-based system of alcohol regulation and distribution. To learn more about America’s beer distributors, visit www.AmericasBeerDistributors.com. For additional updates from NBWA, follow @NBWABeer on Twitter and visit NBWA on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/NBWABeer.