Legislative Conference Creates Some Heat

Every beer convention seems to be accompanied by an issue which creates buzz, and the NBWA/Brewers Joint Legislative Conference in Washington DC this week didn't disappoint. After the tensions last year with the MillerCoors agreement, the terminations, and the black roses, coupled with the uncertainty out there of AB InBev's future, distributors are apparently letting their frustrations with their suppliers be known and NBWA seems to be listening.At the pre-conference board meeting, NBWA's leaders felt compelled to take a stronger