tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post2554337887315766411..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: What's a Label Worth?Jeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-45521742208104021532013-11-07T11:40:49.320-08:002013-11-07T11:40:49.320-08:00I don't think your giving either the big guys ...I don't think your giving either the big guys or the little guys much credit here. The economies of scale are ever prevalent in "craft" beer as they are with the big guys, even if the sizes are not even close. More and more craft breweries are pushing growth (New Belgium, Deschutes, etc) in order to cut the cost of manufacturing their beer. This doesn't drop the price though forJaredhttp://www.theweeklybrew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-91345010247319163862013-11-07T09:13:12.365-08:002013-11-07T09:13:12.365-08:00Alan, my point is that if small brewers had to com...Alan, my point is that if small brewers had to compete based on price with no market differentiation, they'd get killed. The economies of scale are what drove brewing to get gigantic in the first place. When beer is treated as a commodity and the market is hugely price-sensitive, breweries need to cut costs to the bone. In that environment small brewers are always at a disadvantage.<br /><Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-41556683066939359932013-11-07T08:28:29.649-08:002013-11-07T08:28:29.649-08:00Time spent in barrels is somewhat extrinsic since ...Time spent in barrels is somewhat extrinsic since that knowledge may influence our perceptions. All you have to do is put BA infront of a beer these days and it gets everyone's attention.<br /><br />The cost of production isn't always related to how the beer tastes. I follow your observations but I don't agree with the degree of caution that you've argued. AB will never be able toAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517937508601507605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-11223161667526234822013-11-07T08:22:46.114-08:002013-11-07T08:22:46.114-08:00HotD Dave is a bad example to use. The $2000 price...HotD Dave is a bad example to use. The $2000 price tag is for charity, not just beer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-35024838956005600992013-11-07T05:13:30.431-08:002013-11-07T05:13:30.431-08:00MillerCoors charges as much for the sours and bour...MillerCoors charges as much for the sours and bourbon barrel stuff, but they do it by releasing it under the AC Golden moniker. Or something similar to that. Guess that actually proves your point in that they needed to invent a brewery name to sell their beers at a higher price point.Rich Isaacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356872043234492112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-33463823017872430072013-11-06T19:08:29.461-08:002013-11-06T19:08:29.461-08:00What makes you think that the extra craft value is...What makes you think that the extra craft value is what edges small brewers into profitability? After all, there is no evidence of any actual struggles short of the incompetent. Alanhttp://agoodbeerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-34475276259139370052013-11-06T16:06:58.839-08:002013-11-06T16:06:58.839-08:00Hey, HEY. No using my own arguments against me. ...Hey, HEY. No using my own arguments against me. :-)<br /><br />Unofficial blog motto: I promise opinion, not consistency of opinion.Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-2167683657030335912013-11-06T15:52:34.289-08:002013-11-06T15:52:34.289-08:00"Right now, the extrinsic value of "craf...<i>"Right now, the extrinsic value of "craft beer," small breweries can charge enough to make their business profitable. If Budweiser makes an imperial stout, they won't be able to charge as much as Deschutes for it. Right now. <b>But all that could change.</b>"</i><br /><br />Yes it could. Which is what those of us who believe that craft beer is in a bit of a bubble Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285052118454128338noreply@blogger.com