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Zip Beverage is an distributor of Anheuser-Busch products. Beholden to the
highest standards in the industry, we carry that to all of our independent
suppliers no matter how small or large. Check out our portfolio to see all that
we cater too.

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As we continue with those values we want to adapt to the changing marketplace to
bring you the best products we can.

We would love it if you could help us, we are always looking for the latest and
best products we can supply to our community.

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BEES is a mobile app and online portal that gives retailers a convenient way to
order beer from Zip Beverage, anytime.

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OUR HISTORY.

Harry Watkins Sr. started a small beer distribution business in Shelby, MT
shortly after the end of prohibition. He later opened a second operation in
Havre, MT. called Havre Distributors. Harry passed away in 1950 so Wilbur
“Bunts” Watkins, Harry’s 2nd son, took over the Havre business and not long
after brought in his younger brother, Ted Watkins, as his partner.

In 1969 Bunts and Ted had the opportunity to purchase Zip Beverage, a small beer
distribution and pop bottling company, from Leonard Zipperian, who went by the
nickname “Zip”. Ted originally managed Zip which at the time was located on the
corner of Waverly and Phillips. In the early 70’s the business moved to 1200
Shakespeare. Bunts Watkins moved to Missoula in 1973 to take over Zip Beverage
as Ted moved to Washington State to pursue another business venture. With the
growth of the community and the increase in brands and packages Zip moved again
just across the railroad tracks to its current location, 1301 Scott Street, in
September 1999.

Bill Watkins, Bunt’s son, started at Zip Beverage in 1979 and Harry B. Watkins,
Ted’s oldest son, joined the business in 1987. Bill and Harry bought their
fathers out in 1993.

On December 30, 2011 Zip Beverage purchased the beer distribution assets of
Thompson Distributing in Butte, MT. Zip continues to run a separate warehouse
for the Butte operation.

In May 2015 Jordan Watkins, Bill’s oldest child, joined Zip Beverage making her
the 4th generation of Bill and Harry’s grandfather to be involved with the
Montana beer distribution business. Kyle Watkins, Bill’s son and Jordan’s young
brother, joined Zip Beverage in 2017.

Zip Beverage runs two branches located in Missoula(Headquarters) and Butte,
Montana. Missoula region covers the counties of Missoula, Ravalli, Mineral,
Sanders, and the southern portion of Lake County along with the western portion
of Powell. Butte region covers the counties of Silver Bow, Beaverhead, Granite,
Deer Lodge, the south west portion of Jefferson, and most of Madison County.


OUR MISSION AT ZIP BEVERAGE IS TO SEAMLESSLY CARRY OVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY
STANDARDS OF THE BRANDS WE REPRESENT, FROM THE RELATIONSHIPS WE BUILD WITH OUR
BREWERS TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE BEEN FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE THE
1950’S AND WE BRING THOSE FAMILY VALUES TO THE 2020’S JUST AS WE HAVE OVER THE
LAST 70 YEARS.

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ZIP BEVERAGE - MISSOULA

1301 Scott Street, Missoula, Montana 59802

406-728-9543

 

ZIP BEVERAGE - BUTTE

2950 Washoe Street, Butte, Montana 59701

406-723-6528

 

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