About - Erie Beer Company

Mission

To be a trusted partner to our suppliers and customers by supporting local businesses, growing brands responsibly, and serving our communities with reliability, accountability, and integrity.

Vision

To be the beverage wholesaler people trust most in northwest Pennsylvania, by building strong relationships, adding value, and helping our partners succeed for the long term.

Our Territory

Erie Beer Company proudly serves 12 counties across northwest Pennsylvania. From busy city neighborhoods to small-town main streets and rural communities we deliver to all types of accounts. Our team delivers directly throughout full counties of Erie, Crawford, Venango, Clarion, Mercer, Forest, Warren, McKean, Cameron, Elk, Jefferson, Potter and partially to the northwest corner of Clearfield county. Our headquarters is located at 812 West 14th Street in Erie, where we have grown alongside the region for generations.

Our History

Erie Beer Company has been delivering since 1933. Founded by John T. McCormick and Harold Mulvihill shortly after Prohibition ended, the company then secured Anheuser-Busch franchise rights in Erie County. In those early years, Erie Beer supplied taverns, retailers, and even delivered directly to homes—reflecting a time when beer distribution was truly local.

1933
Erie Beer is founded by John T. McCormick and Harold Mulvihill shortly after Prohibition ends. The company secures Anheuser-busch franchise rights in Erie County and begins supplying taverns, retailers, and even delivering directly to homes.
1960
In 1960, John McCormick bought out his partner and brought his oldest son Michael into the business. As the company continued to grow, the other sons Philip and Ed would join the business.
1968
In 1968, Erie Beer began distributing Stroh’s, which became a top-selling brand throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Erie Beer would continue to strengthen its brand portfolios with other brand families and continue to grow Anheuser-Busch throughout the 90s.
2006
In 2006, Erie Beer expanded its distribution footprint to five total counties. In 2012, more Anheuser-Busch growth expansion would continue with Mercer county. In 2020, the company introduced a dedicated non-alcoholic portfolio featuring brands like Sparkling Ice, Essentia, and Liquid Death.
2026
In 2026, Erie Beer expanded again, acquiring Anheuser-Busch rights across Warren, McKean, Potter, Cameron, Elk counties and partially into Jefferson and Clearfield counties. Today, Erie Beer proudly serves 12 counties, with the third generation of the McCormick family leading day-to-day operations.

Our Practices

What Set Us Apart

Community Involvement

Modern Distribution Services

We believe business works best when it is personal. Erie Beer Company is more than a wholesaler—we are a partner who shows up, listens, and follows through. We take the time to understand our customers’ businesses and our suppliers’ goals, then connect the two in ways that make sense for the local market.

From dependable delivery and knowledgeable sales support to local promotions and in-market execution, we focus on doing things the right way.

Become a Partner

Supporting our community is part of who we are. Erie Beer Company is involved with dozens of local events, festivals, fundraisers, and nonprofit organizations each year. Whether it’s a charity event, neighborhood celebration, athletic tournament, or grassroots fundraiser, our team is proud to be there. We believe showing up matters, and we are committed to giving back to the communities that support us.

Become a Partner

While our roots are local, our approach continues to evolve. Erie Beer Company offers full-service beverage distribution supported by smart planning, reliable logistics, and hands-on account support. We help customers manage inventory, plan promotions, and keep shelves and taps stocked with products people want.

With online ordering, consistent delivery, brand education, and marketing support, Erie Beer works as an extension of the businesses and suppliers we partner with.

Become a Partner

Our Team

Behind every delivery is a team of people who take pride in what they do.

Behind every delivery is a team of people who take pride in what they do. They are supported by sales managers, sales representatives, brand specialists, warehouse staff, delivery drivers, and helpers. Many of our team members live in the same communities we serve, and the local connection shows in how we work.