Last October, a study
by the University of Montana – Missoula* (commissioned by the Montana Brewers Association) was
released that highlighted the economic impact of craft brewing in the state. Yesterday,
a report by the National
Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) was released that highlighted its
impact across the U.S., including Montana.
It’s interesting to compare and contrast these numbers from both the brewers
who brew beer to the wholesalers who distribute it. Here are a couple
noteworthy comparisons:
Jobs – The brewing
industry in Montana represents more than 430 jobs. Montana beer distributors
directly employ 986 people.
Taxes – Montana beer
distributor activities contributes $54 million to the federal, state, and local
tax base, which does not include an additional $21 million in federal, state,
and local alcohol excise and consumption taxes on beer sold in Montana. Montana
brewers contribute $1.5 million in state government revenues and an additional
$1.8 million in government compensation.
While it might be easy to compare A to B, if we look at the
overall impact of beer and beer brewing in the state, this industry creates
jobs and revenue in our state. Let’s drink to that!
*data from this study includes 30 of
Montana’s breweries. Today, there are 38 breweries operating in the state of
Montana.
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