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Beer Is Losing Ground in Alcohol Market
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| 1/11/05
Posted on 01/11/2005 9:16:33 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
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To: Mr. Mojo
I realize you're not all privileged with
easy access to this fine brau, but at
least know quality when you hear of it.
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:41:43 PM PST
by
Petronski
(Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?)
To: Mr. Mojo
Yes, well, that would probably be the cause of my confusion, then! LOL
Thanks. :)
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:41:44 PM PST
by
exnavychick
(There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart?)
To: Lurker
I'll bet this article isn't entirely accurate. I'm willing to believe that AB, Coors, and Miller are losing market share, but I'll give you dollars to donuts that at least half of that money is going to local microbrews.It seems to be going to vodka distillers. Have you seen the number of high-end vodkas now on the market? They make Absolut look cheap by comparison. I priced a 750ml bottle of Ketel One at $23 yesterday.
I think a possible reason for the decline in beer sales is due to crackdowns on beer sales on college campuses.
I visiting my old college campus a couple of years back and one of the first things you notice is that jack & coke replaced beer as the drink of choice.
In many areas authorities have cracked down on beer drinking by forcing kegs to be registered and forcing those who buy kegs to sign liabilit statements stating that minors won't drink, and that the place where the keg is located must be open to police inspection.
As a result, college parties now more than ever feature mixed drinks instead of beer.
To: exnavychick
"It seems there is no real middle ground between watery junk and motor oil."
For me...a good Italian beer like Morretti is good with food, as are the Czech Pilsners.
Ive always like Guiness, and if youre hard core...Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout..but maybe thats motor oil for you!
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:43:57 PM PST
by
Dat Mon
(will work for clever tagline)
To: exnavychick
This troubles me as just turning 40. Can't do the Micros, Love my Coors lite. Crown now and then is O.K.. (martini & ROSSI ping too for us in Wa.) Beer covers 2 of the 4 food groups! We must support nutrition!
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:45:14 PM PST
by
ermmt
To: Dat Mon
Ive always like Guiness, and if youre hard core...Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout..but maybe thats motor oil for you!
____________________________________________________________
Yup, if it's stronger than Guiness, then that would qualify, for me. :)
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:45:29 PM PST
by
exnavychick
(There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart?)
To: exnavychick
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:46:38 PM PST
by
Mr. Mojo
To: ermmt
We must support nutrition!That's what the Department of Health sez, anyway! LOL!
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:46:48 PM PST
by
exnavychick
(There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart?)
To: GSlob
I don't think that I will taste many beers as good as the Czech beers I had on draft in the Czech Republic. And so cheap (~15 cents for a half pint).
I know a local brewing society and they make some decent beer as does the local microbrew but...
And the bottled stuff just doesn't compare.
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:47:42 PM PST
by
weegee
(WE FOUGHT ZOGBYISM November 2, 2004 - 60 Million Voters versus 60 Minutes - BUSH WINS!!!)
To: exnavychick
Try Moretti...You may like it.
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:48:46 PM PST
by
Dat Mon
(will work for clever tagline)
To: Mr. Mojo
Even better! You are a good man, Mr. Mojo!
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:48:50 PM PST
by
exnavychick
(There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart?)
To: Dat Mon
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:49:24 PM PST
by
exnavychick
(There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart?)
To: 1LongTimeLurker
Someone should tell those buyers that Jack Daniels has recently been diluted (they claimed that customers WANTED less alcohol content!).
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:49:56 PM PST
by
weegee
(WE FOUGHT ZOGBYISM November 2, 2004 - 60 Million Voters versus 60 Minutes - BUSH WINS!!!)
To: Mr. Mojo
The metrosexual fad will pass and men will feel okay drinking beer in public again.
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:51:52 PM PST
by
weegee
(WE FOUGHT ZOGBYISM November 2, 2004 - 60 Million Voters versus 60 Minutes - BUSH WINS!!!)
Comment #35 Removed by Moderator
To: Robert Lomax
Bud and Miller have absolutely no taste. And neither does their advertising.
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:52:53 PM PST
by
Paleo Conservative
(Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Dan Rather's got to go!)
To: Mr. Mojo
Ah, I just found out I was even more misinformed than I thought. After reading the link you provided, I realize that it was actually Geuze/Gueuze that I had and loved so much.
Thanks. I love FR. :)
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:54:19 PM PST
by
exnavychick
(There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart?)
To: Mr. Mojo
Beer Is Losing Ground in Alcohol MarketI didn't realize that me switching to the hard stuff would have such an effect.
To: Mr. Mojo
I've got a great recipe for a Hacker clone that is easy to brew, and tastes great. The only problem is that we've gotta brew it 10 gallons at at time or it just disappears too damned fast.
Now, let's talk about IPAs.....
L
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posted on
01/11/2005 9:54:57 PM PST
by
Lurker
(Caution: Poster is too old to give a s*** anymore.)
To: Robert Lomax
August Busch IV, here's to you -
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