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Ben E . Keith Beverages dallas @ benekeith . com Phone : [phone] Record Crossing Dallas , TX 75235 www . benekeith . com / beverage Ben E . Keith Company , established in 1906 , distributes domestic , import , and craft beers , wine products and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the state of Texas . Today , Ben E . Keith Company- Beverage Distributors , guided by President Kevin Bartholomew , has become the fourth largest beer wholesaler in the country . Fierce competition for market share in the beer industry is reflected through aggressive sales and marketing programs in fourteen branches throughout the state of Texas including : Abilene , Austin , Brownwood , Commerce , Dallas , Denton , El Paso , Fort Worth , Houston , Llano , Kerrville , Palestine , San Antonio and Waco . TPSA Gold Associate Member Booth AA-711

Bernardus Winery Robert Baker , Director Sales and Marketing rbaker @ bernardus . com Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone] West Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley , CA www . bernardus . com Wine Table 20

Beverage Marketing Associates Umberto Erpillo , Owner bmabev @ sbcglobal . net Cell : 214-675-2065 7209 Lavendale Circle Dallas , TX 75230 H-1 , Hospitality

BlackEyed Distilling Co Todd Gregory , Co-CEO tg @ blackeyeddistilling . com Phone : [phone] Scott Billings , Co-CEO sb @ blackeyeddistilling . com Phone : [phone] Bryan Avenue Fort Worth , TX 76104 www . blkeye . com The story behind BLK EYE Vodka started with a bold idea . From that ,

72-2017 TPSA Convention we created something entirely unique . By combining a surprising signature ingredient with an artisan ’ s commitment to craftsmanship , we ’ ve taken the fine art of distilling in an all-new direction . With 100 % Texas roots from farm to bottle , BLK EYE is the first vodka crafted by hand from black-eyed peas . The result is a smooth-tasting stroke of genius . At BlackEyed Distilling Co ., we just believe an ultra premium experience should be evident from the first sip . Booth A-315

Bloody Revolution Gourmet Bloody Mary Mixes Chantz Hoover , Managing Partner Chantz @ bloodyrevolution . com Austin , TX 78741 www . bloodyrevolution . com After years in the service industry successfully crafting innovative and signature cocktails , the creators of Bloody Revolution set out to revolutionize the Bloody Mary mixer brand . We pulled the highest quality ingredients from our travels , experiences , and imaginations to create something we really love . Finally , a nothing-elseneeded mix that ’ s great for cocktails as well as cooking . Check out our bold flavors and start a Revolution ! Booth C-922

Blue Agave Importers Suavecito Tequila Bill Foss , President bill @ suavecitotequila . com Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone] 15th Street , Ste . 14A Denver , CO 80202 www . suavecitotequila . com Suavecito is branded as the World ’ s Smoothest Tequila . And in seven years , we have not found one person who disagrees with this statement . Booth A-902

Blue Chair Bay Rum Justin Johns , Senior Vice President of Sales justin . johns @ fishbowlspirits . com Phone : [phone] Woodland Street Nashville , TN 37221 www . bluechairbayrum . com Inspired by Kenny Chesney ’ s island lifestyle , Blue Chair Bay is a collection of award-winning white rum , premium-blended flavored rums , and rum creams created on the shores of the Caribbean . Booth A-426

blueoco , LLC Judy Cauley , Strategic Account Manager Western Region of the United States judy @ blueoco . com Phone : [phone] Sam Ambrose , Vice President of Sales Eastern Region of the United States sam @ blueoco . com 2950 Prairie Street SW , Ste . 1000 Grandville , MI 49418 www . blueoco . com * blueoco offers a complete line of products that complement the sale of beer , wine and spirits . blueoco products feature stainless steel and on trend barware and accessories in high-quality , eye-catching , durable packaging made to withhold high traffic retail environments . * blueoco helps clients sell more products by developing a crossmerchandising strategy and a plan to capture the impulse purchase and drive more profitable revenue , without taking up any shelf-space . * blueoco prices products so retailers make 50 %+ in gross margin ! blueoco also provides free fixtures and offers free shipping on all orders of $ 150 or more . Booth A-322

Bogle Winery JD Johns , Regional Sales Manager jjohns @ boglewinery . com Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone] Hamilton Road Clarksburg , CA 95612 www . boglewinery . com A legacy rooted in family farming and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement in both growing and winemaking . Bogle Vineyards strives to make artisan crafted wines . All plots of fruit are tracked individually , from harvest through the entire winemaking process , allowing for optimal lot blending that achieves quality while also maintaining