Malt Beverage Distributors Association

Pennsylvania’s Leader in Advocacy and Education for Pennsylvania Beer Distributors

The Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA has been the leading voice in the Alcohol Industry in Pennsylvania since the end of Prohibition. Our mission is to promote, protect, educate, and improve the lives of those who own and operate Beer Distributors.

Join us in shaping the future of the alcohol industry in Pennsylvania. 

Distributor Membership

For those who own and operate a Beer Distributor in PA.

Allied Trade Supplier

For those who work to supply products and services to Beer Distributors.

Producers / Manufacturers

For those own make the products sold by Distributors.

Recent News:

MBDA Elects Officers and Directors

The Association is managed by a Board of Directors who approve all statewide activity including legislation. MBDA thanks our officers and directors for their commitment. They are not paid employees, but give generously of their time to benefit all industry...

MBDA Elects Officers

MBDA Elects Officers At the June 15, 2022 meeting, MBDA directors unanimously elected a full slate of officers to serve for our current fiscal year, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.  They are:  President: Frank Pistella, Pistella Beer Dist.,...

Buying Co-Ops for Beer Distributors

Buying Cooperatives by Distributors – In a recent advisory opinion, the PLCB, Office of Chief Counsel confirmed that beer distributors may form “buying cooperatives” with other beer distributors in order to receive the benefit of “special pricing” being offered by...

PLCB Rescinds Permission to Sell CBD Products

At its March 23, 2022 public meeting, the PLCB rescinded its decision to allow licensees to sell consumable CBD products. Previously, at its June 23, 2021 session, the Board had granted permission for retail licensees to sell CBD products; similarly, at its December...

SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs and Services Zoom Link

The U.S. Small Business Administration will present information on pandemic assistance available for small businesses and an overview of its programs and services.  Steve Dixel, Eastern PA District Director, and Jim Verbeck, Lender Relations Specialist, will conduct...

Contact Us

Malt Beverage Distributors Association of Pennsylvania
PO Box 6, Camp Hill, PA 17011 | 215-732-6258