Our History

Beginning In 1933

We're proud of our heritage. From the end of Prohibition to present day, we've been here serving Delaware's finest brews with pride.

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1933
The first delivery of alcohol in Delaware after the repeal.
French Street location in Wilmington, DE
Late 1940s
Acquires rights to represent Miller Brewing, Van Munching Company & Guinness Import Company products
1966
Acquired a portion of Globe Distributors, Inc.
1979
Standard Wine & Spirits opened Dover warehouse at Lafferty Lane & Horsepond Road
1982
Moved Broom Street office & warehouse facilities to 903-905 S. Heald Street in Wilmington
1984
Acquired portions of Major Dist. Co. and Molson
1985
Acquired State Distributors Inc.
1988
Coors Brewing Company arrives in Delaware
1988
Coors Golden Commitment Award, 2nd year in a row
1990
Coors Golden Commitment Award, 3rd year in a row
2005
Heineken Red Star Award
Yuengling Milestone Award
2011
First Corporation in the City of New Castle to install Solar Paneling
2013
Standard Distributing Company celebrates 80 years
MillerCoors awards Standard Distributing Co. it’s President’s award, which is based on performance with their total portfolio, Coors Light and Miller Lite, the on premise and Tenth And Blake brands.
2014
MillerCoors awards Standard Distributing the Bill Coors Quality Award for 2013.
2017
2017 Miller Coors Quality Award Winner

What's Happening At Standard

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We go above and beyond

If you sell beer, we’ve got what you’re looking for. In fact, our business is configured around helping you be as successful at our product as possible. We can help you with your sales force, promotion & special events, design needs, and we’ll even maintain your taps.