tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post9165246941688758936..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Why Do Restaurants Discriminate Against Beer?Jeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-25291725379205263862010-08-03T13:29:15.493-07:002010-08-03T13:29:15.493-07:00Constantly changing tap- and bottle-lists create a...Constantly changing tap- and bottle-lists create an informational challenge. Venti's solution is<br />- a leaderboard with 2.5x11 inch printed name and description for each draught beer<br />- a shelf of bottles of available bottled beer. <br /><br />Printed tap-list/bottle-list are often obsolete. Portland-Horse Brass Public House's solution is a hard copy of once-current and pending Venti's Cafehttp://www.ventiscafe.com/taps.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-20715824044219157372010-08-03T11:24:42.402-07:002010-08-03T11:24:42.402-07:00I think Anon #2 is more likely headed in the right...I think Anon #2 is more likely headed in the right direction. They probably change their taps frequently but not their food and do not wish to reprint the menu just to update the beer list. <br /><br />I find that quite a few restaurants place their beer list on the menu. I am thinking of places like Irving St. Kitchen, Beaker and Flask, Davis St. Tavern, etc.... One thing these places have inJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975213660808740443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-85043907916820835692010-08-02T14:25:10.306-07:002010-08-02T14:25:10.306-07:00"Anon #1's point seems implausible; beer&..."Anon #1's point seems implausible; beer's margin is pretty good."<br /><br />Beers margin may be good, but you have to drink a lot of $4 pints (gross profit of roughly $2.50 each) to equal a $35 bottle of wine (gross profit of $20-25).Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670279083285348299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-47732546543690074082010-08-02T12:25:04.530-07:002010-08-02T12:25:04.530-07:00So far, I think Adam's case is the most compel...So far, I think Adam's case is the most compelling. Anon #1's point seems implausible; beer's margin is pretty good.<br /><br />Morgan, the four taps WERE good--I had a tasty Leavenworth (aka Fish) Pilsner. A nice pairing for my meal, too.Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-46811611260242759032010-08-02T12:14:27.164-07:002010-08-02T12:14:27.164-07:00Funny, Fonda Rossa has carried Ninkasi, Lompoc, Fi...Funny, Fonda Rossa has carried Ninkasi, Lompoc, Firestone Walker and other craft beers in the past. <br /><br />Often a change in managers (especially someone from outside pdx with no context) will cause this. Usually just a check in will start the craft flowing again.Morganhttp://ninkasibrewing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-25746718554703280092010-08-02T11:11:08.010-07:002010-08-02T11:11:08.010-07:00Other than obvious answer Anon gave -
The restau...Other than obvious answer Anon gave - <br /><br />The restaurant could be sticking to their cultural theme? Looking up their food offerings, it appears they serve basic Mexican peasant food with a non-pedestrian price tag. That could mean they don't want to attract the local Beer crowd, but want to attract those who don't mind paying $$$ for mashed beans and chips. <br /><br />Yuppie Reggie the Repnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-43977902352791896582010-08-02T11:05:19.870-07:002010-08-02T11:05:19.870-07:00Maybe it is as simple as with only four taps, the ...Maybe it is as simple as with only four taps, the restaurant changes which beers they stock. SO if they changed the beer either they would need to change their menu or the beer menu would be wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-15969188345727783352010-08-02T10:14:41.150-07:002010-08-02T10:14:41.150-07:00My guess is that the term "beer" still p...My guess is that the term "beer" still produces a lack of refinement in the English language, and conjures up images of poor, working class, blue collar types. <br /><br />While the truth is far from this stereotype in places such as beervana, that image is hard to escape for most people. A solution might be to list them as "Ales" rather than "beer". I realize that Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688546442746669587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-76433365851916290922010-08-02T10:09:34.147-07:002010-08-02T10:09:34.147-07:00Sure, the simple explanation is usually correct. ...Sure, the simple explanation is usually correct. A restaurant makes a lot of profit if you choose a bottle of wine; you'd need to drink quite a few beers to make the house the same profit.<br /><br />By the way props to Higgins for treating beer right with a full on beer list. I agree with your premise, more restaurants should take beer seriously. A big beer list is fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com