About Us
We are a family-owned, community-centered company comprised of diverse individuals who love selling beer.
Mission
Connecting consumers to their preferred beverage brands, while delivering value to our employees, suppliers, retailers, and community.
Core Values
Our Core Values form the foundation of how we conduct business, and our team lives by them day in and day out.
Leadership
Integrity
Mutual Respect
Pride with Humility
Continuous Improvement
Community Involvement
Who We Are
West Side Beer Distributing is one of the largest beverage distributors in Michigan, with operations in each of the four largest metropolitan areas. We provide industry leading beverages from over 60 suppliers to over 4,400 customers across 16 counties.
History
The story of West Side Beer Distributing began in 1965 in Dearborn, Michigan when Don Klopcic Sr. started a three-truck wholesale beer operation named Don Lee Distributor, Inc. and succeeded by continuously evolving in order to meet changing customer needs.
In 1981, the company began a new era when the Klopcic family purchased West Side Beer Distributing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Throughout the early 2000s, under the leadership of Don Klopcic Jr. and Keith Klopcic, West Side Beer acquired adjacent territories and expanded its operations to Metro Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. In 2023, West Side Beer acquired a neighboring operation in Battle Creek, expanding its territory to Calhoun County.
Today, West Side Beer Distributing remains family-owned and is operated under the leadership of Kyle Klopcic, Ryan Klopcic, and A.J. Mathews.
Community
Community Involvement is a Core Value at West Side Beer. Interested in learning more about how we are serving our communities?
