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| Posted by | Message | Fratastic423 
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Baton Rouge
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| re: Big Beer dresses up in craft brewers' clothing (Posted on 11/19/12 at 8:58 am to LSUBoo)
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I don't think anyone is allowed to self distribute in LA.
Abita was originally able to do it, but they had to open up a separate business space.
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| re: Big Beer dresses up in craft brewers' clothing (Posted on 11/19/12 at 8:59 am to Fratastic423)
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Abita was originally able to do it, but they had to open up a separate business space.
So they had their own distribution company, basically? Similar to how the Abita Brewpub isn't owned by the brewery?
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| re: Big Beer dresses up in craft brewers' clothing (Posted on 11/19/12 at 12:48 pm to fightin tigers)
if a beer stands the test and people demand it from stores, which is where the consumer has a voice, then the distributor will respond or another will...that is America.
I like some craft beers, but there are a ton that are terrible and even some that are good are somewhat inconsistent.
There is no strong arm tactics, and the concept of it is a little ignorant. The lack of demand is what keeps most craft beer unavailable.
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| re: Big Beer dresses up in craft brewers' clothing (Posted on 11/19/12 at 1:43 pm to Fratastic423)
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If I wanted to support Tin Roof or Parish by buying their beer, I have to buy it from Mockler. Unfortunately the breweries have to make money to survive regardless of the quality of their beer. So new breweries get approached by a distributor who has access to a bunch of markets which means more exposure for the little guys. So you are in a catch 22 as a consumer and as a small brewery.
No doubt. Ignoring the big 3 distributors and going with small independents would inadvertently take out some craft brewer market in this area. However, if there was a true concerted effort a craft brewer wouldn't commit to Mockler or the like.
Like I said, it is a cop out or at least hypocritical to shun Big 3's attempt to have a craft line while giving money to the goon squad hired to carry out their hits.
| | Back to top | | Sid in Lakeshore
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| re: Big Beer dresses up in craft brewers' clothing (Posted on 11/19/12 at 2:18 pm to Fratastic423)
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the BMC portfolio, as does Bass, Hoegaarden, Pilsner Urquell, etc.
How does one find out exactly which brands are actually produced by one of the BMC corporations?
I like Hoegaarden and will prolly continue to drink. Has anyone gobbled up the Budvar or Chekvar labels yet?
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| re: Big Beer dresses up in craft brewers' clothing (Posted on 11/19/12 at 2:21 pm to Sid in Lakeshore)
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Has anyone gobbled up the Budvar or Chekvar labels yet?
They are independent as far as I know. Ironically Budweiser markets/distributes them in the USA.
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