tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post6914735521262289017..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Are Flagships Doomed?Jeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-75563934395324125552012-04-03T16:17:27.154-07:002012-04-03T16:17:27.154-07:00I did once have blogads on the site--but I had no ...I did once have blogads on the site--but I had no control over what appeared, so I wasn't commenting on breweries I was trying to get money from. (I scrapped them because they made too little money. Now I have no income from the blog. Not by choice!)<br /><br />Soggy, the beer was a pretty standard pale. My palate wasn't exactly the freshest it's ever been. I think they were Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-75258759040442923472012-04-03T16:03:53.969-07:002012-04-03T16:03:53.969-07:00It's pretty common for entities to ask for cov...It's pretty common for entities to ask for coverage in exchange for something...beer, tokens, tickets, passes, lodging, etc. Negative reporting is generally not encouraged or appreciated.Pete Dunlophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456380762400522665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-82917214117948145042012-04-03T14:36:24.041-07:002012-04-03T14:36:24.041-07:00So, Jeff, how was Off the Record Pale Ale? Or is t...So, Jeff, how was Off the Record Pale Ale? Or is that information available only on background?Soggy Coasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14646016892555782239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-89134143569268393782012-04-03T13:23:03.218-07:002012-04-03T13:23:03.218-07:00Fair enough Pete. I was just guessing about Jeff ...Fair enough Pete. I was just guessing about Jeff making money off the blog, but you're right there aren't any ads or anything on it.<br /><br />Jeff, I'd agree that would be a really interesting study. I think you'd get different answers depending if you asked when they are drinking the beers though. Like, beers for everyday at home versus beers you'd order at a bar. There&#Rich Isaacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356872043234492112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-90343819482817217602012-04-03T12:43:23.767-07:002012-04-03T12:43:23.767-07:00Why do you refer to Henry's as a new beer? I&...Why do you refer to Henry's as a new beer? I'm sure there is some context for your remark, but I don't get it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-46832220512745678772012-04-03T12:19:28.483-07:002012-04-03T12:19:28.483-07:00Rich (first commont), agreed. It would be fascina...Rich (first commont), agreed. It would be fascinating to do a study and ask craft drinkers this question: Do you mainly drink favorite brands of beer or mainly experiment with beers unknown to you? My guess is that this would be about 50-50, but who knows?<br /><br />On the issue of disclosure, there is actually some law mandating we disclose when products were given to us (it doesn't haveJeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-49530576192192248752012-04-03T11:01:31.714-07:002012-04-03T11:01:31.714-07:00I think Jeff can verify that he makes no money dir...I think Jeff can verify that he makes no money directly from the blog. I often wonder about the junkets brewers occasionally provide, where beer and food is provided. Or beer shipments. It isn't technically compensation, I guess. Anyway, there are blogs out there that do make money where there is zero disclosure. Trust me.Pete Dunlophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456380762400522665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-23343116720342678342012-04-03T10:04:12.904-07:002012-04-03T10:04:12.904-07:00The disclosure may actually be required if he make...The disclosure may actually be required if he makes money on the blog. Certain issues with taxes and such. Doesn't stop it from being a tremendously good idea though.Rich Isaacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356872043234492112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-56571919029567937532012-04-03T09:50:18.809-07:002012-04-03T09:50:18.809-07:00Established brands, even if they're good beers...Established brands, even if they're good beers, fail to create much excitement in an industry that is increasing driven by social media chatter and special event buzz.<br /><br />In Widmer's case, Hefeweizen sales have been declining. They have responded by embarking on a diligent specialty beer program...which is refreshing and expanding their brand presence at the same time. It's a Pete Dunlophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456380762400522665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-74580296979208752472012-04-03T09:43:06.892-07:002012-04-03T09:43:06.892-07:00I agree with your conclusion that a brewery can...I agree with your conclusion that a brewery can't start by grabbing a whole style and just producing that one beer, but I do think breweries grow by doing normal styles better than the competition. What I mean is that a company like Founders doesn't survive by just releasing KBS and Breakfast Stout. They need their Pale Ale and Porter to bridge the gaps between their specialty releases. Rich Isaacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356872043234492112noreply@blogger.com