BEER

History
Beer has always been the drink of the people.  Malt and hops may not have inspired as many precious pens as the noble grape, but they have always provided good company.  Beer is much more sociable.  It is the best long drink in the world.

There are no barriers around a shared jug.
Beer cheers and heartens.  It is the accompaniment of simple friendliness,” said a churchman during the dark days of the Second World War.  “In times such as these, people need some liquid sunshine.”  Beer is a most ancient drink that has had a chequered and varied history.  It has been used by preachers as a religious symbol, by doctors as a medicinal treatment and by workers as a means of relaxation after a hard days toil.

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Anheuser-Busch

The undisputed giant of the American brewing industry has 12 breweries and a lion’s share of the U.S. beer market. The Anheuser-Busch Mission is “To be the first choice of customers everywhere…” The brewer produces and sells the world’s no. 1 and no. 2 best-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. The company’s beer brands are the leaders in all major U.S. beer categories: premium, super-premium, popular, price and non-alcoholic.

Budweiser is the world’s best-selling beer and is available in more than 80 countries worldwide. “The King of Beers” is particularly strong in the United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, Ireland, and China. Anheuser-Busch operates two international breweries, one in China and one in the United Kingdom. Under direct supervision of A-B, Budweiser is locally brewed under license in seven countries outside the U.S., including Argentina, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Spain.

It all began in 1860, when Eberhard Anheuser (1805-1880), a prosperous soap manufacturer, purchased a failing Bavarian Brewery.  A short time later, Adolphus Busch (1839-1913), his son-in-law, joined him as a salesman and manager, becoming a full partner in 1869.  Following Anheuser’s death in 1880, Busch became company president.
From a business that had failed three times in early years, Busch built the brewery into the industry leader through the application of modern technology and marketing. He was the first U.S. brewer to use pasteurization, artificial refrigeration, and refrigerated railcars, as well as the first to bottle extensively.  These technological innovations allowed him to produce a higher-quality beer more efficiently and to market it throughout the country in an era when most brewers were strictly local. 
To Provide Our Customers With The Finest Beverage Products Along With The Highest Level Of Service.
It is our philosophy to supply our customers with only the best quality brands…not necessarily the largest amount.
In our country it is a right to consume beer in a responsible manner. Unfortunately, not everyone acts responsibly. With this in mind, we have actively participated in programs to address issues concerning the use of our products.
As beer reaches its expiration date (code date), we bring the beer back to be destroyed…no old beer is tolerated in our market. We hold the highest standard of quality in any beverage distributing company from any industry in our market…and we’re proud of it.

 

 

Larry’s Distributing
Distributing Quality Beer Since 1947

Why buy beer distributed by Larry’s Distributing?

FRESHNESS!
All Larry’s Distributing products are kept cold to preserve their great taste.  We are the only distributor that does this in our selling territory.  All our products are rotated in the market…meaning you get the freshest possible beer every time you reach for a Larry’s brand.  As beer reaches its expiration date (code date), we bring the beer back to be destroyed…no old beer is tolerated in our market.  We hold the highest standard of quality in any beverage distributing company from any industry in our market…and we’re proud of it.

Quality Brands
You may notice that other distributors have a lot of other brands.  It is our philosophy to supply our customers with only the best quality brands…not necessarily the largest amount.  In this respect, we focus on a healthy variety of brands that consumers will find the most enjoyable.

Local Company – Family Owned
Larry’s Distributing is family owned and operated since it’s beginning in 1947.  The Gutschow family has been a successful company employing people from every county in our market.  First generation; Lawrence and Marie Gutschow, second generation; Bob and Donna Gutschow, and third generation: Pam Decker, Lisa Crocker, Todd Gutschow, and Tyson Gutschow, have met the challenges of operating a small, locally owned business.  Our commitment to quality has been the secret to our success and it is reflected in our Company Mission…

 “To Provide Our Customers With The Finest Beverage Products
Along With The Highest Level Of Service.”

Community Involvement
Community involvement has been a particular effort on behalf of our company.  Not so much because there are people in need…but because the people in need may be our friends or neighbors.  A few years ago during the floods that put many people out of their homes and many more without electricity and water…Larry’s Distributing and Anheuser-Busch donated hundreds of cans of fresh drinking water through the Red Cross to those in need.  When there is a member of the community stricken with an illness we have always been there to help with donations to raise money for expensive treatments.

The list of charities, community groups, and awareness programs that we have been involved in is far too long to list.  We feel, as a business member of the community, that it is our privilege to help our neighbors in any way we can.  Along with the satisfaction of helping others, their support of our business is our reward.

Responsible Business Ownership
In our country it is a right to consume beer in a responsible manner.  Unfortunately, not everyone acts responsibly.  With this in mind, we have actively participated in programs to address issues concerning the use of our products.  We have teamed with local law enforcement, schools, public organizations, and community action organizations to help solve these problems.  In fact, we spend over $10,000 each year to bring the responsibility message to those that choose to drink.  Letters in local papers, awareness advertisements, and alcohol awareness programs bring the issues to the minds of consumers so they can make informed decisions.  Our commitment to be a part of the solutions to community problems gives us a point of difference from our competition.

The Bottom Line

“Drink What You Like, But Like What You Drink”