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Well, I could see how you, or anyone, might feel that way given the fun poked at the big breweries in thread. For me, its not judgment, its harmless fun.
DBR wrath seems a bit exaggerated. I’ll just speak for myself and say if someone wants to drink and review Bud, Bud Light, Miller, Coors, etc products and share their insight here, all are welcome. Like I said, beer is like ice cream- there’s a flavour for everyone.
If I’ve offended someone, or helped contribute/create an environment where someone didn’t feel comfortable posting their thoughts on beer, shame on me. I’d far rather have more posters involved in the conversation than fewer.
Cheers (and thanks Reilly for sharing your perspective)! 🍻
I learn a lot from folks here, and would hope this thread projects a welcoming atmosphere.
There's still room for that on DBR:
https://forums.dukebasketballreport...8179-Ycch-Beer!
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Is Duvel Moortgat "big" beer? Good or bad? (not sure it they meet the publicly-traded criteria)
How about Constellation (Ballast Point and Funky Buddha) and Mahou San Miguel, owners (minority vs majority; not sure here either) of Avery and Founders.
https://isitbigbeer.com/brand/duvel-moortgat
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A lot has changed since a year ago, its the most recent info I could find:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystoller/2018/03/20/craft-breweries-dominate-the-top-50-but-guess-which-giants-rule-the-beer-market/#384d9428dcad
I leave how you feel about the brewery as an exercise for the reader.
I missed this:
https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com...mixed-12-pack/
Anyone seen or tried this mix pack?
I’ve never heard of Perrin.
Nice find. Thanks for sharing. Still no surprise that "big" beer still rules the market.
My (simple-minded) conclusion would be that considering AB probably spills/wastes more beer in a day than the top 50ish US "craft" brewers package/sell in a year (WAG here), it's nice to know the craft industry has expanded market share from 1-2% a couple decades ago to >12% today and has continued to grow over the last several years from ~3000 brewers a decade ago (?) to >7000 in 2018.
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Devildeac asked for my opinion of Sleeman’s since they may be owned by Sapporo now. My opinion of Sleeman’s is that it was one of the first breweries that I would have tried where the beers were not all just lagers. It would have been one of my first attempts at “beer with flavour.” I would classify it as similar to Rickard’s here in Canada as well, almost an in-between mega-brewery and craft with beer with taste (to me, anyway), but not a full fledged craft brewery.
Sorry, I haven’t been by as much here lately, as I have become overwhelmed with all the choices available now and have been drinking a bit less beer as well.
“Those two kids, they’re champions,” Krzyzewski said of his senior leaders. “They’re trying to teach the other kids how to become that, and it’s a long road to become that.”
As hinted above:
Old Stone House-New Sarum Brewing
Stamped on bottom of can:
Canned 4/28/19
#GETSTONED
Drink local! Well, drink what was left in fridge from prior residents while managing to exclude buschlite, bud, corona, michelob ultra and even Aviator's Mad Beach.
Pour from a 12 ounce can into a standard pint glass yielded a light copper beverage with a moderate and foamy off-white head. Nice mixed bouquet of melons and citrus with hints of pine. The 8 anonymous hops mentioned on the can brought forth the same tastes with some rind and resin at the finish. I'll guess 60 IBUs with the ABV at 7.8%, bordering on IIPA territory.
Someone upthread mentioned another New Sarum product (richardjackson199? Tripping William?) and I'd certainly try another of their brews in the future.
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Yes New Sarum had the Milkshake Berlinerweisse with Blueberries, Blackberries, and Lactose. It was outstanding and highly recommended.
And speaking of berries:
The Veil (Collaboration with Angry Chair Brewing) - Eager to Bleed - Berlinerweisse - 8% ABV - This is the first beer I've had that my wife actually likes. It's tart raspberries done right with a perfect balance to sour finish. It also has Blood Orange and sweet cherry. Pour is a beautiful heavy red. It's smooth and just sensational. So much better than that Soggy Purple raspberry I tried from New Anthem. Be careful, it goes down quickly. Hard to believe it's beer - but it is and does taste like a very smooth raspberry berlinerweisse. Highly recommended - 4.75
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Went down the road to Sierra Nevada for a bit this afternoon. Had an English style IPA called Bob's Your Uncle.
Tasted a lot like the pale ales I had in London in May, but a tad hoppier and from a keg instead of a cask. Enjoyable alternative to the haze craze NE IPAs.