WILTON, Conn., March 16, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. (OTCBB:DKAM), a leading developer and marketer of beverage products, today announced that an agreement has been reached with Ben E. Keith Distributing of Dallas to sell Rheingold Beer in its territory in Texas. The first container order has been sold and will ship in May.
Joe Belli, National Sales Manager for Rheingold Beer, stated, "Rheingold Beer now has complete coverage in the great state of Texas. This is an exciting beer market for us and a wonderful sales opportunity."
Ben E. Keith Company, established in 1906, began selling Anheuser-Busch products in 1933. Today, Ben E. Keith Company - Beverage Distributors, guided by President Kevin Bartholomew, has become the fourth largest beer wholesaler in the country. Their diverse portfolio also includes crafts such as Real Ale, Dogfish Head and Oskar Blues, as well as imports, including Spaten, Chimay and Duvel. Bartholomew stated, "We are very happy to become partners with Rheingold. They will be a great addition to our portfolio and we look forward to a long and successful partnership."
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About Drinks Americas
Drinks Americas develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholic premium beverages including Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon, Olifant Vodka, Aguila Tequila and Rheingold Beer.
For further information, please visit our new websites at www.drinksamericas.com and www.rheingoldbrewingcompany.com.
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