tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post3258406527030895390..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Early Signs to WatchJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-34938243687213259732009-02-09T08:24:00.000-08:002009-02-09T08:24:00.000-08:00I am new to the blog but I think there is potentia...I am new to the blog but I think there is potential for problems in the near future. I rarely buy 6-packs of craft beer at full price anymore. It is funny you mention the macros such as Pabst as an alternative. I routinely keep a case of Schlitz on hand for the easy drinking beer. Laugh if you will, but the reformulated Schlitz is actually very good and is a much better beer then a standard Erik Huntoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360667752111326811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-40145108836283017012009-02-02T18:20:00.000-08:002009-02-02T18:20:00.000-08:00At some point, largely due to the recession (had i...At some point, largely due to the recession (had it not been for the recession we would have never really considered our love of good beer a potential problem), my boyfriend and i realized that we could buy in bulk (kegerator) and save money vs buying by the case/six pack/20oz. When buying half barrels the cost between delicious craft beer and icky domestic beer is minimal. So we bought a cheap Arielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807332338770560292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-4484875283767821182009-01-31T11:43:00.000-08:002009-01-31T11:43:00.000-08:00My unscientific observation from my neighborhood i...My unscientific observation from my neighborhood is that people are satisfying their passion for craft beer in these tough economic times with beer coupons, beer bar specials and, of course, happy hour specials.Dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731235941404765289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-26587911747418086152009-01-30T15:12:00.000-08:002009-01-30T15:12:00.000-08:00Thanks, Patrick. To add even more science, let me...Thanks, Patrick. To add even more science, let me note that there were 219 responses.Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-27133981064940625782009-01-30T15:08:00.000-08:002009-01-30T15:08:00.000-08:00I think a pie chart makes the poll scientific...es...I think a pie chart makes the poll scientific...especially a color one.Patrick Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242234148546323374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-28333180375874427402009-01-30T13:38:00.000-08:002009-01-30T13:38:00.000-08:00Polls can effect impressions, I think. Part of my...Polls can effect impressions, I think. Part of my motivation was to learn whether I needed to start rallying the faithful to buy local craft beer or not. So far I'd say the answer is not, but it's something to watch. <BR/><BR/>Drink more local beer!Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-54084413397457744882009-01-30T11:50:00.000-08:002009-01-30T11:50:00.000-08:00An interesting question is how do posts like this,...An interesting question is how do posts like this, or media reporting in general, affect behavior? Being in the minority 47% my first reaction is, maybe I should be changing my behavior too. Something I'm sure no brewery wants to hear.joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190744835642613081noreply@blogger.com