Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Brew News - March 30, 2010

Boycott UPS for Refusing to Ship Beer
http://brookstonbeerbulletin.com/boycott-ups-for-refusing-to-ship-beer/

The anger rises from deep within thee. This is why I never truly understand decisions that come from ‘the top’ of certain organizations. First, you’re eliminating a whole source of revenue and second, you risk pissing off a
relatively well networked group of people who do a ton of business via shipping – seems like a smart decision Mr. D. Scott Davis. Be sure to think of us when you’re sipping your Michelob Ultra.

Let Troops Get Their Drink On
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/03/let-troops-get-their-drink-on-senator-says/

General Order No. 1 just screams prudish America (notice how European troops are allowed to drink). Thankfully, someone has come to their senses and ignored less important topics such as the economy, healthcare reform, and performance enhancing drugs. Kudos to you Senator Jim Webb! It turns out Virginia is for more than just “lovers”.

On the Side Beer Raid Backfires on Liquor Agents

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/20100311_On_the_Side__Beer_Raid_backfires_on_liquor_agents.html


The result of one state’s Draconian beer-related laws lends credence to the term, “Karma is a bitch”. In all seriousness, I cannot fathom this happening in Chicago or Kansas City. Nice use of the people’s tax dollars, Philly! Where’s the “crackdown” on murders and drug use? I’m sure this wouldn’t happen at Paddy’s Pub - Flip, flip, Flip-a-delphia!

New York Bar to Set Menu Prices Like Stocks
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wirestory?id=10190154&page=1

This is definitely an interesting concept worth checking out. The only thing that bothers me here is the fact that 1) this bar already exists in Stockholm (and no credit was given to that bar) and 2) this bar already exists in my head. I feel robbed, even though I made no attempt to make my idea into a reality. Do you think you could get Three Philosopher’s for $1 since I’m guessing the clientele in that area will be all about Chocolate Martinis and Cosmo’s? BTW, Samantha, I’ll be the one to say it…you’re a skank.

Brit Brewer Brews the Bitterest Beer Ever
http://www.andhranews.net/Intl/2010/March/20/Brit-brewer-brews-bitterest-6570.asp

Try saying that five times fast. As someone who continues to find ways to mainline DIPA’s, I can’t understand the point of this. Is this beer even drinkable? I get the feeling that for the British, this is their “man on the moon”. Bitter beer face anyone?

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