Buy American… Beer.
So, I was confused what to do after Anheuser-Busch was sold. I owned stock in A-B, not as an investment, but because I liked owning a part of the company. Every time I went to buy beer, I’d buy A-B stuff, to help support the company. I made trips to the theme parks because they were great. It was a wonderful experience and lots of fun. But now that time is over. Money from the sales of the beer is going out of the country — so I’ve decided I’m done with A-B products. I know some of you will be saying, “About time!”
However, inspired by this page, I’m going to start trying to find a new, American-based beer to support.
I know William Teach says I should go with Carolina Brewing Company. Since that one is brewed in North Carolina, it’s worth checking out. I need to be sure they’re not owned by some multi-national conglomerate or something. I absolutely LOVE Atlantic Brewing Company beers. They are the best I’ve ever had. And I do like Sam Adams. However, both of those two are really expensive. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Sam Adams under $7.50 a six-pack, while Wal-Mart routinely had Bud under $5. However, if I can’t find anything else, I am willing to pay more to buy American. Are you?
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Warning — never, ever purchase beer from the Miller Brewing Company, and you are talking to a dude that loves MGD. Why? Because they have sponsored some of the biggest anti-American, pro-illegal aliens events in the Nation. Spread the word.
PBR or Rollin’Rock work for me, and when I have some extra money, Stella Astros or Sapporo.
Yup, I’ve been staying away from Miller for some time now!
I know they are not for everybody but there are so many great micro-brews out there. They are all made here, employ Americans and because of their small size, buy locally grown (or as local as locale will allow) hops, barley and yeast.
I’m willing to bet their are some fine microbreweries out of the Research Triangle area.
I think Carolina Blond qualifies as a micro-brew. Indeed, that’s where I’ll be going with my beer-buying dollars. I’ll pay more, but I honestly think it’s worth it to pay more for something made in America.
I grew up in Narragansett, Rhode Island. In the 70’s there was Narragansett beer. I don’t recall the entire history (its on their website named narragansettbeer ) but the brewery was resurrected about 5 years ago. I wish there was a NC equivalent.
The ads were the best. “The Giant Imperial Bottle, bigger than a quart for only 45 cents!”
I’ll have ten, please!
Dude, just ask and I’ll tell you. For your part of the country I’d recommend Yuengling. I believe you can get it in the Carolinas. If you can try New Holland, Great Lakes or the Leinenkugal Brewing Companies. Sam Adams is okay, but many of their beers are too bitter for my tastes.
I think once I return from Oklahoma I’m going to have to go out of my way to find you a good NC beer.
I’ve had Ding-a-ling, it’s just not one of my favorites (and not just because of the name). And I’m not picky about the beer actually being from North Carolina, I just have to be able to get it in North Carolina!
And I should have asked you first — in fact, I’d been thinking about it, but just hadn’t gotten around to it. Sorry about that!
Killian’s Irish Red is by the folks who do Coors, and I generally get a six pack for 5-ish or a 12 pack of bottles for 9 and change.
I’d say I drink Old Milwaukee about 30% of the time…I really like it better than Bud[whatever].
Sorta miss Schaefer’s beer: “Schaefer is the one beer to have when you’re having more than one.”
Coors isn’t American, so I’m not considering Killians (although I do like it a lot).
Schaefer was a blast. I never really liked Old Milwaukee… except for the price. I wonder where Schlitz Malt Liquor is brewed…
Wuptdo: I don’t want to ruin your day, but PBR is brewed by Miller. I believe Pabst shut down their last brewery in 2001.
As for the Carolina Brewery, I’m a fan of the “growlers” they sell there. Unpasteurized. Yum.
mmMMmmm…. growlers.
Linked!
Thank you very much!
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Be careful - they’re sneaky.
Leinenkugels broke my heart when they sold out to Miller (i.e. South African Brewing, oddly London based now).
Sam Adams is an American company, but most of their beer is brewed by SAB-Miller.
I too have been trying to buy truly american made beers made by american owned companies. Micro Breweries are a great choice - especially if you can buy directly from the brewery. I have a problem with supporting the distributor which, here in Michigan, are very stiffling to local micro breweries. They have to pander to their big suppliers (InBev, SAB, and Molson). I’m still not sure about Strohs, G. Heilman, PBR, Old Millwaukee, Blatz, etc
I wish I could find a list on the internet of truly USA beer!
WestBF
Indeed, the actual microbrews are good — beware there, too, for big breweries pretending they’re microbrews. I like Atlantic Brewing Company out of Maine — I’ve met the owner. I’m checking out Yingling and Carolina Blond these days.
Good point, Ogre. A couple good examples, that have fooled me in the past, would be Blue Moon (Molson), and Widmer (Bud).
I love Yuengling, but alas, it’s not available in MI.
Here’s an interesting web page. Looks like Dundee Honey Brown is OK to buy. I like that and it usually available at my local stores. (when I can’t run to a microbrewery)
http://www.howtobuyamerican.com/bamw/bamw-080726-beer.shtml
Excellent link, thanks for adding that one to the mix! I think I’m going to just put up a whole page of “Buy America” — that just links to other pages… ?