Budweiser's Belgian Buyout???

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by MichaelWayne_71

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Here is my irrational take:

From a "national pride" perspective I don't care.  If the Belgians want to pay $55 Billion for a $30 Billion company.   Fine.  US investors make money.  There are no national security, anti trust, or other viable reasons for government to interfere.

BUT, from an "I'm an American" perspective it kind of pisses me off.  I like beer (and wine, and whiskey, and...).  Usually good beer.  But sometimes I like to to suck down a cold beer, sometimes I don't want lots of flavor.  Sometimes I like to share beer with people who don't like real beer.  In those instances, Budweiser is just fine.

Since it is no longer the great American lager, then I'll find some other beer that is.  No real reason to drink it.  An emotional reaction to the sale of a beer company, makes no sense.  But there ya' go.  I don't have any Bud in my house (current inventory:  Tonya, SOL, Sam Adams IPA, Choc 1919, Choc Basement Patch, Choc Miner's Mishap, Naked Beer, and a few lose beers) and don't miss it.

Also, I wonder how much this reaction was taken into account?  Or if they figure it will just pass?

Wow!!!  I don't think i've ever been able to keep that many beers in my inventory.  LoL...different kinds, or not!

I also have to agree that Marshall is a wonderful tasting beer.  Not sure what the cost is @ most restaurants...but, Oscars is proud of it @ $6/pint.  But the quality of food there along w/atmosphere...it's worth it.

I think I'm paying about $4 or $5 a pint at McNellies, I don't pay that close of a attention and I can't find my latest reciept from there.  I'd pay even more just because it's a quality local product and Eric Marshall is simply a very likeable guy and I believe in what he's doing.