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1 posted on 05/30/2002 12:25:22 AM PDT by HAL9000
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He said the deal's benefits would include combining the best operating practices of both Miller and South African Breweries, the latter of which is considered by some industry observers to be the most efficient brewer in the world.

Yes, the world needs a more efficient beer.

2 posted on 05/30/2002 12:30:24 AM PDT by HAL9000
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To: HAL9000
Who will own America?
3 posted on 05/30/2002 12:42:52 AM PDT by RLK
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I'm sorry. My PC circuits are out. And exactly how long will it be before South Africa is starving and/or completely wiped out from AIDS? Yeah....good move.
4 posted on 05/30/2002 12:48:43 AM PDT by guitfiddlist
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On a short-term basis, Miller expects to see an immediate benefit by bringing Pilsner Urquell, one of South African Breweries' better-known brands, into its U.S. distribution system. Bowlin said Pilsner Urquell, a Czech beer, would complement Miller's current main import, Foster's Lager, an Australian brand.

One of the world's best beers is Pilsner Urquell. On this factoid alone, I'm in favor of this buyout!

7 posted on 05/30/2002 5:17:21 AM PDT by Seeking the truth
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I guess for the old owners it's Miller Time!
8 posted on 05/30/2002 5:24:02 AM PDT by jordan8
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"We are going to be a company that's totally focused on brewing, marketing and selling beer."

They can start by making one that tastes good.

9 posted on 05/30/2002 5:41:01 AM PDT by Rodney King
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An example of the company's vaunted efficiency is its Ibhayi brewery, which opened in March 2001 in South Africa. The $90 million brewery can produce 1.9 million barrels a year with just 13 employees on each shift, according to the company. Miller's smallest brewery, at Tumwater, Wash., can produce 3 million barrels a year and has 410 employees. That brewery, formerly owned by Pabst Brewing Co., is much older than the Ibhayi facility.

It's too bad that there is no way to short real-estate. Tumwater, Washington is going to be losing a lot of jobs in the next two years.

10 posted on 05/30/2002 5:42:32 AM PDT by Rodney King
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Effula jig jig
13 posted on 05/30/2002 8:17:37 AM PDT by conserv13
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...would complement Miller's current main import, Foster's Lager, an Australian brand.

The Foster's I get here sure ain't the same stuff I got in Australia. Is it really imported, or does Miller brew it in the USA?

17 posted on 05/30/2002 9:33:13 AM PDT by laredo44
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Basically, South African Breweries knows the Southern half, indeed all, of Africa is a lost cause. They are making investment elsewhere so that they will not be destroyed along with that section of the world.
19 posted on 05/30/2002 4:18:16 PM PDT by RLK
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20 posted on 06/13/2002 6:54:56 PM PDT by WIMom
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Dear SABMiller here's your list of does and don'ts:
DO bring in a real beer recipe, while back in the old days I drank Miller because it was better than ButtWiper and RockyMountainPissWater it's still a pretty skanky beer and with the modern age of microbrews and imports there's just no reason for a man to drink 2nd rate beer (note, you guys make a lot of money from me on Pilsner Urqel so this shouldn't come as news).
DON'T change advertising firms. Whoever has been doing Miller commercials the last 4 or 5 years (since the 70s cop show style commercials) kicks butt. Brilliant commercials that I actually look forward to.
22 posted on 06/13/2002 7:11:58 PM PDT by discostu
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zulu brew ping


26 posted on 05/30/2004 10:17:08 AM PDT by cyborg
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Good, maybe they can teach them how to make a good beer. S. Africa has some good ones, I'd like to see Lion get imported.


27 posted on 05/30/2004 10:19:25 AM PDT by Central Scrutiniser (Hilarity ensues)
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Good, maybe they can teach them how to make a good beer. S. Africa has some good ones, I'd like to see Lion get imported.


28 posted on 05/30/2004 10:19:26 AM PDT by Central Scrutiniser (Hilarity ensues)
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