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cliffelam · 4539 days ago · link · · parent · post: American Whiskey Beats the Scots (Warning: NYT link)

We only export it because your yobs want it!

Amusingly Coors was geographically restricted for years and there was quite an industry moving it (semi) illegally across state lines. You may have hear of "Smokey and the Bandit." That was Coors.

-XC

PS - There is plenty of crap beer brewed even in great drinking countries. You could probably name a few in England, Belgium, or Germany. I know I could.

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b_b · 4539 days ago · link ·

And to add to your point, all the big American beers are owned by Europeans now, too, except Coors, which the Canadians own, if I'm not mistaken.

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guybrush · 4539 days ago · link ·

and England has lots of yobs that rely on cheap terrible beer to get them in the mood for a fight. Seriously though, I have noticed much more decent US beer coming over here now though. It's just a shame about the price they charge for it being 'specialist'/imported beer.

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cliffelam · 4539 days ago · link ·

High labor inputs.

I was a Marstens Pedigree man myself, but have drunk the odd London Pride (properly pulled at cellar temperature, please!) when required.

That stuff ain't cheap either.

-XC

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guybrush · 4539 days ago · link ·

I often drink London Pride - unsurprising given that I live in London - but if I'm drinking lager and feeling rich I occasionally have a pint of Brooklyn or amber ale. Funny how your standard choice may be my treat and vice versa.