Beer Gardens and Craft Beer (Swill)

[Justa Krittic]

Last Year we went to the Penticton Rib Fest and we had to leave because some person or persons decided to serve only Craft Beer. Because of that we never tried any of the Ribs. This year we will try again. If there is only Craft Beer once again we will leave and go to The Copper Mug for Rib's and Real Beer.

[OKkayak]

[mexi cali]

[Gilchy]

Didn't we agree in the other thread that it is Kraft beer (TM)?

[LANDM]

OP, what is "real beer"?

[Gilchy]

A nice cold Michelobe Ultra.

[GordonH]

So which brewery would OP prefer to be served.

[LTD]

in all fairness just about every kraft beer I try is garbage, I will stick with the high octane instead

[TylerM4]

This is a joke right? Ribs can't be consumed without stale mass produced beer to go with them?

Yes, many craft beers are "funky" and I also tend to stick to more traditional beers, but there are PLENTY of craft beers with a more traditional flavor.

[alanjh595]

This is a joke right? Ribs can't be consumed without stale mass produced beer to go with them?

Yes, many craft beers are "funky" and I also tend to stick to more traditional beers, but there are PLENTY of craft beers with a more traditional flavor.

I agree with most of your post except;
stale mass produced beer
If you have stale beer, you are not drinking fast enough.

I also tend to stick to more traditional beers
I can agree with you on this. I too am a quantity consumer rather than a quality one. To me all those craft beers taste just like one of mine if I left it out in the sun too long, usually 10 minutes.

there are PLENTY of craft beers with a more traditional flavor
Let's face it, why would I pay those huge prices for a craft beer that tastes like what I normally drink, at 30% of the price.
That is just silly.
If paying more for your beer gives you some satisfaction, you are welcome to come to my house and pay more for some of my Budweiser, if you really want to feel good, you can pay extra for me to put it in a glass for you. A clean glass is my premium stock.

Ribs will be offered and reservations are required. Call for serving times.

[Justa Krittic]

This is a joke right? Ribs can't be consumed without stale mass produced beer to go with them?

Yes, many craft beers are "funky" and I also tend to stick to more traditional beers, but there are PLENTY of craft beers with a more traditional flavor.

The Point I was trying to get Across was ..If you want a successful event and a major draw like a Beer Garden one should cater to both .Let those who like "Kraft Beer" and those who like Mass produced Beer have a choice.

[OKkayak]

The Point I was trying to get Across was ..If you want a successful event and a major draw like a Beer Garden one should cater to both .Let those who like "Kraft Beer" and those who like Mass produced Beer have a choice.

What evidence do you have to offer that the choice of beer is what can make or break this event?

Last Year we went to the Penticton Rib Fest and we had to leave

No, you chose to leave, which is your right. If you felt that you had to leave because of the beverage choices, well that's just down right silly.

It's a rib festival, not a beer festival.

[Gilchy]

Let's face it, why would I pay those huge prices for a craft beer that tastes like what I normally drink, at 30% of the price.
That is just silly.
If paying more for your beer gives you some satisfaction, you are welcome to come to my house and pay more for some of my Budweiser, if you really want to feel good, you can pay extra for me to put it in a glass for you. A clean glass is my premium stock.

Ribs will be offered and reservations are required. Call for serving times.

This is a silly thread , but serious question- how is Bud 30% of the price as local beer? At the liquor store, Bud/Kokanee/Coors, etc are around $20-24 for a 12 pack, and most of the microbrews are within a buck or two of that, unless you’re buying bombers.

[DarkMagna]

The Point I was trying to get Across was ..If you want a successful event and a major draw like a Beer Garden one should cater to both .Let those who like "Kraft Beer" and those who like Mass produced Beer have a choice.

What evidence do you have to offer that the choice of beer is what can make or break this event?

Last Year we went to the Penticton Rib Fest and we had to leave

No, you chose to leave, which is your right. If you felt that you had to leave because of the beverage choices, well that's just down right silly.

It's a rib festival, not a beer festival.

Pretty nit-picky.
I don't see anywhere in which he said it would "....make or break this event".

And his choice of wording to be 'had to leave' as opposed to 'chose to leave' is also nit-picky. Did you not grasp the general concept behind what he was saying?

[alanjh595]

Let's face it, why would I pay those huge prices for a craft beer that tastes like what I normally drink, at 30% of the price.
That is just silly.
If paying more for your beer gives you some satisfaction, you are welcome to come to my house and pay more for some of my Budweiser, if you really want to feel good, you can pay extra for me to put it in a glass for you. A clean glass is my premium stock.

Ribs will be offered and reservations are required. Call for serving times.

This is a silly thread , but serious question- how is Bud 30% of the price as local beer? At the liquor store, Bud/Kokanee/Coors, etc are around $20-24 for a 12 pack, and most of the microbrews are within a buck or two of that, unless you’re buying bombers.

$33 for a 24 of Bud. the only thing cheaper is Milwaukee. I can certainly do a price check and comparison the next time I go to the store. On the other hand, how about you providing the evidence that supports your claim?
Why would I be inclined to pay, even a buck or two more for something that is the same?