Posts Tagged: Inputs, Price and Value
So What About The Price Of Ales And Lagers?
Posted by on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in - 16 comments
It's come up twice this morning's reading. Jordan posted this on Facebook: • Why is it that price figures into wine reviews but isn't mentioned at all in beer reviews? If a six pack of something is a 7.5/10 at $12, and another six pack is an 8/10 at $15, isn't that worth mentioning in discussion …
What Is The Value Of Value With Drinks?
Posted by on Monday, January 16, 2012 in - 4 comments
Value. Money. Opportunity. Knowledge. I got thinking about this when I read this from the beer columnist for the Star-Ledger about the wine columnist for the Star-Ledger: • I love reading John Foy's wine column in the Star-Ledger. His descriptions of the wines are quite evocative: • The 2004 …
Time For A New Dialogue About US Good Beer
Posted by on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in - 17 comments
Interesting intervention in a rather over the top bitching session over at the Beer Advocate pointing out the disfunctionality of a large part of the discourse. In response to some wildly weirdly accusations about which breweries in the US are "over rated", Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head in … read more »
Day 23: Kristen England Supports Properly Priced Beer
Posted by on Sunday, December 11, 2011 in - 8 comments
Ron has posted a great interview with Minnesota brewer Kristen England brought to us by Northern Brewer, the US home brew supply shop. I don't normally like web video due to production values (or surprisingly squeaky voices) but this is a straight one camera interview that does not pretend to be …
I Wonder If The Syrians Call It Premium Beer, Too
Posted by on Friday, August 12, 2011 in - 2 comments
If the subject were not so serious, this would be hilarious: • Syria’s national beer is a perfect metaphor for its government’s actions. Previously called Barada, after the river that runs through the capital, the beer was notoriously bad and came in stubby green bottles. Earlier this year, the …
OK, But If We Call It A "Listing Fee" I Bet They'll Pay!!!
Posted by on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in - 11 comments
You can hear the giggles in the accounts receivable department management meetings at Ontario's dynamically named "Beer Store," can't you. Imagine having someone pay you to make a profit off of their product. As Josh Rubin explains in the Toronto Star that is how things work when craft brewers … read more »
Oregon: LTD 5, Full Sail Brewing, Port Hood
Posted by on Monday, July 25, 2011 in - 10 comments
I bought this the other day over there but it does raise questions about whether I should have been able to buy it. All of a sudden, Full Sail's beers are in grocery stores and specialty shops in northern NY - tasty and at a good price. I've had this one, a six of pale ale as well as a bomber of …
Collecting And Drinking Extreme Beers... Extremely Old
Posted by on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 in - 12 comments
I cleaned out the stash tonight, replaced the cardboard boxes that had gotten a bit damp and musty, set new slates down to keep the air moving. I do it once in a while to keep things from going off in there. It was looking a bit rough. I wonder if these guys would care: • "I hope this tastes as …
Dear Mr. Customs Man - Thank You For Not Asking.
Posted by on Monday, July 4, 2011 in - 2 comments
It is always a bit of a crap shoot crossing the border with a load of good beer. I declare all and pay what is asked of me every time. I figure there is more harm in the hassle of being found out - and there are plenty of lessons to be learned from observing the misfortunes of others when your …
The Guy In Rochester Said "Good Call" And It Was
Posted by on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in - 7 comments
It's not that hard. Getting the word about good beer is simple. It's not about so many of the things people who like good beer fret about, talk about. It is about putting good honest beer in the hands of people in a simple way at an honest price. I reached for the Brooklyn 1 and placed it next to …
