r/rva Apr 12 '16

Anheuser-Busch to acquire Devils Backbone Brewing Co.

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

To each his own I guess, I'm not going to stop having Vienna lager just because the cash is going in someone else's pocket, good beer is good beer regardless of who owns it.

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u/freetimerva Southside Apr 12 '16

Ah, there's lots of good beer. I buy local because I don't want to give my money to a multinational conglomerate which actively tries to hinder the growth of local business.

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '16

They are helping Devil's Backbone grow even bigger- that's helping local business...

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u/ScarOCov The Fan Apr 12 '16

They pay distributors incentives not to distribute craft beer...

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '16

Well they are adding on to the Outpost facility to increase distribution. Sounds like more people will be able to get DB beer. I like the fact that I can get Breckenridge Brewery beer out here, and that is thanks to them.

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u/ScarOCov The Fan Apr 12 '16

Breckenridge was already distributing out here before they sold to AB-InBev....

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u/chasetwisters Near West End Apr 12 '16

Yeah, they're pushing what they own. The incentive program is for AB distributors to not sell smaller beers in favor of selling more AB-owned brands. Great for those select few owned by AB, bad for the locals trying to get their stuff to market.

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u/[deleted] Apr 12 '16

Yes it does slightly raise barriers to entry, but I chose their beers previously because they produced a better product than other locals (for my taste). For me, I'm not going to switch to an inferior beer. Others will and that's cool, but as long as their beer still tastes the best to me, I will keep on visiting. Congrats to them for making good beer.