tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post8398461062643053186..comments2024-02-23T15:34:32.816-05:00Comments on The Mad Fermentationist - Homebrewing Blog: Beer Wars Movie Review (rant?)The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-19880772323349275012011-05-16T12:45:27.288-04:002011-05-16T12:45:27.288-04:00Sounds like you watched the movie hoping it would ...Sounds like you watched the movie hoping it would be something it is not. The title is Beer Wars, not "Craft Beer in America." I have found that beer drinkers from CA, the pacific northwest, and other "Beervanas" don't really care for the film. However, people like myself who live in Florida and other highly regulated distribution areas enjoyed the film and appreciate the awareness created about the injustice the monopoly AB has created.<br /><br />It is also a shot in the heart to any of us who aspire to start our own breweries. It definitely paints a bleak reality of the obstacles inherent in getting the product to the consumer. Self distribution for small breweries is something that will be key in the future if the Craft Beer industry is to grow any further in states like Florida.Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-34774624788380958002010-02-23T22:18:50.485-05:002010-02-23T22:18:50.485-05:00I have to agree with Jez and Mike. I thought the m...I have to agree with Jez and Mike. I thought the movie was interesting, but I to was looking for more on craft beer and the process than the actual business. However, when looking at the title again what about that title makes me think I'm going to see more about craft brews? <br /><br />I think it was the hype and the press releases that really mislead the people going to see it. It is a movie for people who don't drink craft beer, but it was marketed towards craft beer drinkers and homebrewers. Seems kind of stupid to tell people the same thing over again.<br /><br />As far as Rhonda. Yea, I'd never drink the stuff. However, I have to give props to someone for trying something new. She is putting it all out there for an idea she thinks is right. She will fail though because craft beer drinkers don't want it, and people who would drink it are so brain washed by A/B and Miller that they would rather have something with "Bud" on it than a blue rocket ship up their ass.<br /><br />Anyway, good review.<br /><br />If you'd like to read mine here is the link.<br /><br /><a href="http://mikesbrewreview.com/review-of-beer-wars/" rel="nofollow">Review of Beer Wars</a><br /><br />Mike<br /><a href="http://www.mikesbrewreview.com" rel="nofollow">Mike's Brew Review</a>mikehttp://www.mikesbrewreview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-19250754984207438352010-02-12T21:12:24.120-05:002010-02-12T21:12:24.120-05:00It just wasn't that great of an in-depth docum...It just wasn't that great of an in-depth documentary for any of the quite interesting issues it brings up like lobbying, the 3 tier system, or neo-prohibitionism. Sam C is a great spokesperson for craft brewing but let's get some other folks in there to talk! It was a somewhat eye opening film though and it drove home a very important point to think about for me at least, the possibility of starting a business that ends up failing. A good cautionary tale. I honestly felt really bad for the Moonshot lady but she seemed to be in denial that her business idea sucks and holds no interest for people that prefer to support independent breweries.Seanywontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06142253930096998849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-36829481237737699312010-02-10T15:19:47.638-05:002010-02-10T15:19:47.638-05:00Honestly, I saw the movie in the theatre and could...Honestly, I saw the movie in the theatre and could respect the point it makes, in that people should really look at where their money goes when they buy macro beer. And where that goes is back into all the billions of dollars spent to advertise beer that no one can tell the difference between.<br /><br />I didn't think this movie was for me, someone who already understands that buying beer from BMC is not helping to support craft brewers. After I saw this movie, I no longer drink beer made by BMC. There have been times I just go without. <br /><br />I was not aware that Budweiser accounted for close to half the beer sold in this country. I think that might shock some people.<br /><br />So I think you have to consider that part of the film. As a homebrewer who likes craft beer, no, it wasn't focused on craft brewing, which, it might surprise you, would tend to bore your average movie-goer. The economics and politics creates drama, which some movie-goers actually enjoy.Jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130897549926261047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-35797345009334510122010-02-09T12:22:26.046-05:002010-02-09T12:22:26.046-05:00I apparently the movie isn't the hot topic it ...I apparently the movie isn't the hot topic it was 8 months ago...The Mad Fermentationist (Mike)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07379932734747507258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066877917844499643.post-91352790217998270802010-02-09T08:02:14.881-05:002010-02-09T08:02:14.881-05:00Huh, no comments yet? Sounds like a fair writeup ...Huh, no comments yet? Sounds like a fair writeup Mike. I still haven't seen it yet, but looks like I don't even need to bother. The interview of Anat on the Sunday Session was enough info for me on the movie.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837613895390894276noreply@blogger.com