The point is relatively moot from the craft beer buying public, simply because of the quality point, but also because of the extended benefits that may come from having a local brewery. They may provide things like parties, musical acts, limited releases, etc.
These things wouldn't be there if a person bought the cheaper beer from another location.
It's just too hard to create a real sense of equality between a local beer and something imported from elsewhere.
These things wouldn't be there if a person bought the cheaper beer from another location.
It's just too hard to create a real sense of equality between a local beer and something imported from elsewhere.