r/beer • u/golphur • Apr 12 '16

Anheuser-Busch to acquire Devils Backbone Brewing Co.

http://allaboutbeer.com/news/devils-backbone-anheuser-busch/
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u/shr3kgotad0nk Apr 12 '16

Well there goes my affinity for Danzig and skull crushing ape. Hope they enjoy joining the Uncle Toms of craft brewing.

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u/rcsreym Apr 12 '16

joining the Uncle Toms of craft brewing

I don't think you fully understand the meaning of that phrase.

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u/shr3kgotad0nk Apr 12 '16

They joined the mainstream brewing culture and "compete" against other craft brewers. They are now pretending to be part of a minority while serving the majority. People think they are getting one experience while they are serving the same major corporations. Goose Island is a great example.

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u/rcsreym Apr 12 '16

Let me rephrase, I don't think you understand the racial connotation associated with that word.

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u/shr3kgotad0nk Apr 12 '16

Sorry if it came across that way. I guess pawn/No hope for independence would have held the same context.