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Beer Portfolio

Beer Portfolio

EXPLORE OUR BRANDS

Here at Mutual, we nurture all of our beer brands from hop to pint.

Mutual’s beer portfolio focuses on high-quality and unique offerings from craft and quality imports to non-alcoholic beer. We partner with both growing and established brands to increase their presence in the state of NC.

Sales representatives here at Mutual provide exceptional customer service by:

  • Taking great pride in the partnerships they build with suppliers

  • Offering a tailored approach to represent the brands in the state

  • Serving as ambassadors for each brand

  • Believing in offering an outstanding variety of quality beer to fit the needs of any account / customer

  • Having a growing portfolio of outstanding local, regional, and national craft beer and leading brands in imported beer

Weekly Beer Update

Michael Hayek

Statewide Beer Division Manager

Michael Hayek joined Mutual in 2013. After spending over a decade in operations management in the restaurant industry, and developing a strong passion for beer, Michael joined Mutual as Beer Manager for Raleigh and Eastern NC.

In 2015, Michael moved into the role of Statewide Beer Division Manager. He is responsible for developing new partnerships, marketing plans, brand management, and strategic planning. Michael’s hometown is Cedar Rapids, IA.

Michael Hayek

Statewide Beer Division Manager

Michael Hayek joined Mutual in 2013. After spending over a decade in operations management in the restaurant industry, and developing a strong passion for beer, Michael joined Mutual as Beer Manager for Raleigh and Eastern NC.

In 2015, Michael moved into the role of Statewide Beer Division Manager. He is responsible for developing new partnerships, marketing plans, brand management, and strategic planning. Michael’s hometown is Cedar Rapids, IA.

Local Partnerships

We like to create unique opportunities for our team members to learn more about every step of the brewing process. By brewing beer with local breweries or attending major industry events, such as the Great American Beer Festival, our sales team broadens its knowledge base.

These opportunities contribute to a comprehensive knowledge of all things beer related and, specifically, knowing the beers we carry in our portfolio well enough to confidently recommend what is best for each customer’s menu.

The Mutual team has the skill set to tell the story as well as a shared enthusiasm for the industry. We believe the more our team understands the unique nuances of each of the breweries, the more we can partner with them and confidently place their products. We are committed to the beer business.

By growing our portfolio the right way, being dedicated to ongoing education, and bringing exciting brands to the market, we strive to be the distributor of choice for all beer-related decisions in North Carolina.

Contact Us
We were very fortunate to develop a relationship with Mutual soon after beginning operations which quickly led to signing up with them as our statewide distribution partner. Mutual has been an integral part of our growth and success, providing direction on format, marketing strategies, promotions, etc. We consider everyone at Mutual part of our Double Barley family!

- Larry Lane

Owner / Brewer, Double Barley Brewing

The passion and experience of the Mutual Distributing team has enabled us to grow our brand faster than we'd ever expected. Their knowledge of the market has enabled us to meet our goals, ensure quality, and promote our products throughout the state. Their passion for the brands they sell is evident through their constant feedback, communication and engagement with our brand. Our partnership with Mutual Distributing has spanned the entire product life cycle, from planning and prototyping to launch and promotions. Their staff is exceptionally trained, thoughtful and professional. We are proud to call Mutual Distributing our partner.

- Andrew Durstewitz

D9 Brewing Company

I have worked with Mutual Distributing Company for the past 20 years as one of their suppliers. This experience spans many years in the fine wine business, as well as the past 6 years as a craft brewery owner. Over all of these years, Mutual has proven to be a great partner in our business and has helped to grow our brands and execute in the proper channels. No other wholesaler in the state of North Carolina offers the depth of market coverage on a state wide basis. They have a great understanding of the chain business, as well as the independent and on premise channels. Mutual is also committed to hiring a great team of sales leaders, and place a great emphasis on product education as well as sales training, to help maintain a competitive edge in the market. I have seen Mutual Distributing grow and evolve along with the wine and craft beer industries over the years. Their responsiveness to a changing market and commitment to leading the market is commendable.

- Bill Butcher

Port City Brewing

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