Posts Tagged: Inputs, Price and Value
Polling Canada's Beer Consumers Via Twitter
Posted by on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in - 2 comments
I am enjoying watching the results of a Twitter-based information gathering effort under the hash tag #BeerEh. What seems to be going on is a wide-raging study into the Great White North's beer consumer mindset and it is playing out in a number of ways. For example, what might be originally … read more »
California: Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada, Chico
Posted by on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in - 6 comments
So, a few weeks ago, Jeff asked of this beer was foundational. I was over in the states this afternoon and picked up a 12 pack for something ridiculous like sixteen bucks.* I was offered Molson Canadian at 19 bucks for 30 cans** at the same grocery store so SNPA is in no sense swill. • When did … read more »
Rhode Island: That Sample Of Summer Ale, Narragansett
Posted by on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in - leave a comment
I have received Narragansett samples before and have generally enjoyed them. The basic lager and especially the porter were solid as was the bock. But summer ale? What is that other than another name for "Lite"? At 4.2%, the beer is certainly light in the North American context but is it a good …
Your Much Awaited Northern New York Beer Update
Posted by on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in - 13 comments
Did I mention I love crossing the border? Have I ever mentioned that. I know I go on and on about somethings but I am sure I have never mentioned crossing the border. Things noted today include: • • The Brazilian overlords who now rule 98% of the global beer market have set up displays of …
Session 50: My Submission Is The Wrap Up
Posted by on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in - 6 comments
First, I apologize. This topic for this the 50th edition of The Session was all over the place. Messy even. Like mascara on prom night. Yet, it was a good exercise... at least for me. See, it allowed me to explore what we perceive we value about good beer. And, as I suspected, no one has the same …
What If InBev Keeps Everything But Lowers The Price?
Posted by on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 in - 10 comments
I find the debate between those who like big US craft beer but hate big macro beer always a bit odd. For me, neither now speak to anything but industrial scale production even if twenty years ago the owners of big craft breweries were something more like revolutionaries at a cottage industry level …
California: Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale, Stone
Posted by on Thursday, March 24, 2011 in - 3 comments
Two reviews in a row? Two stouts? Rut. Rut? Maybe rut. Really rut? Rutty at least. Too bad. Not really. I have a guilty secret. Maybe two. I really like Stone's big format beers... and I really like Canadian Federal elections. And we are moments away from the dropping of the writ up here and the …
What's The Difference Between Cheap and Good Beer?
Posted by on Sunday, March 20, 2011 in - 2 comments
So, it's all about value this weekend for me. Mainly because I haven't been in the mood for beer. Bought a bike. Made birthday dinner for Mom. Spring cleaning. Can't be much gooderer than that. Then I see this story and, again, I wonder... except today I wondered as I biked: • A budget-priced …
Would I Buy Beer With A Discount Voucher?
Posted by on Saturday, March 19, 2011 in - 1 comment
I am a little worried. Maybe Mr. B is right and my choice of a question or rather questions - or it is subject or rather subjects - for the next edition of The Session is way too broad. But then I read about this and it gets me thinking: • People will be able to buy a special £10 set of vouchers …
Prices Set To Soar To Point Well Below 2008
Posted by on Monday, March 7, 2011 in - leave a comment
We forget things. Things like what things cost us. Things are expensive now, we say. But we often fail to keep the receipts around it seems - at least at the wholesale level: • Poor weather in Canada, the world's largest malting barley exporter, and in Australia have cut supplies of barley short …
