Bud Light vs Miller Light

[hookemhorns72]

Red Stripe is Jamaican, and I don't think the Shiner Brewery is Texas owned anymore.

Still love Shiner Bock though. Red Stripe to me is just foreign Budweiser.

Got to have an import in there!

 

[Stautner]

Shiner isn't Texas owned? How? It's in Shiner, TX. I'm confused.

A lot of businesses have out of state ownership. In this case I believe a larger brewery bought out the Shiner Brewery

Got to have an import in there!

I'm cool with that. My personal choice would have been something with a taste different than a commercial American beer though. Of course a Texan could stay close to his roots by choosing a Mexican Berr - those are all over Texas. I love Dos Equis Amber, and Bohemia, Carta Blanca and Negra Modelo are also good.

 

[hookemhorns72]

A lot of businesses have out of state ownership. In this case I believe a larger brewery bought out the Shiner Brewery



I'm cool with that. My personal choice would have been something with a taste different than a commercial American beer though. Of course a Texan could stay close to his roots by choosing a Mexican Berr - those are all over Texas. I love Dos Equis Amber, and Bohemia, Carta Blanca and Negra Modelo are also good.

Not much a beer drinker but I like to buy local when I can. I think I remember something about Shiner being bought out.

 

[Rynie]

Oh well. It's still one of my favorites along with: Belhaven Scottish Ale, Boddington's, Fuller's ESB, Stella Artois, Smithwicks, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Guiness, Strongbow, Red Hook IPA, Blue Moon, and Negro Modelo.

 

[Stautner]

Oh well. It's still one of my favorites along with: Belhaven Scottish Ale, Boddington's, Fuller's ESB, Stella Artois, Smithwicks, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Guiness, Strongbow, Red Hook IPA, Blue Moon, and Negro Modelo.

Some good beers in that group. A couple I haven't tried.

 

[notherbob]

The Miller Brewing Company is owned by the South Africa Brewing Company. Shortly after the takeover, or sellout however one wants to look at it, many long time employees either quit on their own or were harrassed into leaving by the new ownership according to a former employee who is a friend of mine.

I have never cared much for their beer but I certainly would not buy it today. Maybe I'm a fool but I prefer to do business with companies where the profiits stay in America instead of going to places where Americans are hated. All those huge anti-American riots in South Africa just a few days before 9-11-2001 and all the wild cheering there after 9-11 have turned me off to South Africa permanently.

I think consumers need to be more aware of where the profits from their purchases go. Sometimes we wind up supporting people who see us as their enemy.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Red Stripe is Jamaican, and I don't think the Shiner Brewery is Texas owned anymore.

Still love Shiner Bock though. Red Stripe to me is just foreign Budweiser.

Nope, it's still true. The Spoetzl Brewery is still an independent brewery. It's owned by The Gambrinus Company which is a privately held corporation based in San Antonio, TX.

They also own a few other micro breweries like the makers of Pete's Wicked Ale, but they are still a Texas company.

 

[Rynie]

Nope, it's still true. The Spoetzl Brewery is still an independent brewery. It's owned by The Gambrinus Company which is a privately held corporation based in San Antonio, TX.

They also own a few other micro breweries like the makers of Pete's Wicked Ale, but they are still a Texas company.

Sweet! It didn't really matter, I'd still drink it no matter who owns it. Except that Smokhaus one. I don't like BBQ flavored beer. My favorite Shiner is Kosmos, but I've only found it in those Family Reunion 6-packs. Of course, classic Shiner Bock is dandy! We have a little brewery here in Ft. Worth called Rahr. It's pretty good. They do tours every Saturday from 1-3.