Idiot beer snobs-

[Catt22]

so when a big name beer company pays for the tap system at an establishment with the contractual agreement that only their beers will be pouring from the spouts, that is not strong-handing the market?

No, that's what is called negotiating a fvaorable and lucrative contract. All is fair so long as no laws are broken. It's not their fault that Bud Light is the most popular beer in the world. No one is forced to buy their product.

 

[olllllo]

It's illegal for the distributor to supply certain things to the retailer. Here, I picked OH because I knew nothing about them.

No retail permit holder shall acquire by purchase, either directly or indirectly, or by any means whatsoever, any signs, fixtures, furniture, or other equipment used in connection with the conduct of the retail business from any manufacturer or wholesale distributor of alcoholic beverages at a cost less than the full cost to the manufacturer or wholesale distributor.

http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4301:1-1-43

 

[olllllo]

I'd link to the full Crain's source, but it's behind a pay wall:

http://www.thebeerspot.com/forum/index.php?topic=7680.0

Similarly, a former employee of Four Corners Tavern Group tells Crain's that Chicago Beverage agreed to pay Four Corners at least $30,000 to get tap space in its bars and to keep Budweiser out for a year. Four Corners operates the Brownstone, West End, Schoolyard, Gaslight, Sidebar, Kirkwood, Benchmark and Crossing bars on Chicago's North and Near West sides. Four Corners is an Illinois corporation owned by Matthew Menna, and Mr. Menna is listed as an officer of several of the bars, state records show.

 

[HexKrak]

If it wasn't for the alcohol regulatory laws preventing brewers from selling directly to customers I wouldn't have the same disdainful feelings I have for the big 3.

 

[Whut]

Drink what you like and give the one finger salute to those who criticize your tastes. Big company brew, micro brew, home brew - JUST HAVE A BREW!

Agreed! At the moment I've got the following in the house:

My Blonde Ale
Sierra Nevada Summerfest
Miller Lite :cross:



And . . . . Wait for it . . . .



Shock Top Raspberry Wheat!