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The Beer Institute, established in 1986, is the national trade association for the brewing industry, representing both large and small brewers, as well as importers and industry suppliers. The Institute is committed to the development of sound public policy and to the values of civic duty and personal responsibility: www.beerinstitute.org.
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Beer makers are saying that when scrap metal prices go up, so do thefts of beer kegs. No big deal, you think? The Beer Institute (yes, this is real.) says kegs stolen and sold for scrap cost them up to $50 million dollars a year. "It really got people's attention because that's a significant flow of our kegs that we'll never see again," [a spokesperson] said. "We know some of it's very innocent but some of it's not." more
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The Beer Institute was organized in 1986 to represent the industry before Congress, state legislatures and public forums across the country. It is committed to developing sound public policy that focuses on community involvement and personal responsibility.
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"Colorado is tremendously important to the beer industry and produces a number of high quality brews enjoyed by adults around the country," said Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute. "With a strong beer culture and a rich brewing history, it's no surprise the state has become number one."
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"These figures demonstrate that the beer industry extends beyond those who make and distribute our products," added Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute. "As the single largest purchaser of rice in the country and one of the leading purchasers of other agricultural goods, the beer industry's contributions to America's farm economy are helping support rural families and small businesses coast to coast."
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