tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289270363498255637.post4733220286537551791..comments2023-09-03T10:05:20.777-04:00Comments on Matt's Beer Blog: Founder's Centennial IPAMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913054347911490028noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289270363498255637.post-47416668634652569562008-02-08T20:01:00.000-05:002008-02-08T20:01:00.000-05:00I prefer the term "beer Populist" to "beer Philist...I prefer the term "beer Populist" to "beer Philistine." Or how about "beer proletarian"? A worker who likes beer? As you know, the only way to break free of the tyranny of Anheuser-Busch and friends is to control the means of production. Go beer! (But don't get rid of the cheap, crappy beer until we have a cheap, "Craft" replacement)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289270363498255637.post-61859618951747955392008-02-08T12:12:00.000-05:002008-02-08T12:12:00.000-05:00Matt,Thanks for stopping by. There is indeed a cor...Matt,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by. <BR/><BR/>There is indeed a correlation in grain prices. Bad growing seasons and ethenol are to blame mostly. Barley is up 40 to 70% for most brewers. Many farmers are switching over to grow beans and corn for more money. I think that will level out though because they are coming to find out that ethenol is in no way, shape, or form good for the enviroment. I just heard a great story on this last night on All things considered on PBS Radio. Wheat is over 10$ a bushel for the first time ever. That is taking a big hit on things. <BR/><BR/>There is nothing wrong with cheap beer by the way. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link. I will get yours up today.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913054347911490028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289270363498255637.post-25016001402614298412008-02-08T10:53:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:53:00.000-05:00Reading your blog made me realize how much of a 'B...Reading your blog made me realize how much of a 'Beer Philistine' I am, but I have to admit I do like a good cheap beer here and there.<BR/><BR/>Your writing on hops prices got me doing a little research into the subject, I work in bakery distribution and grain prices are through the roof as well. I am going to look into if there is some sort of correlation if nothing but for curiosities sake.<BR/><BR/> These all sound very good and I will definitely try all of these in the coming months. Great blog.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926822130283094820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289270363498255637.post-5773306577512715862008-02-07T10:35:00.000-05:002008-02-07T10:35:00.000-05:00I honestly have never been disappointed in one eit...I honestly have never been disappointed in one either. Even things I thought I wouldn't like were awesome. I didn't like I would liek the Raebeus (sp?) but it was amazing. I also didn't think I would like Red Rye or Blakc Rye, but I enjoyed them both.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913054347911490028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289270363498255637.post-48627050105875879222008-02-07T10:33:00.000-05:002008-02-07T10:33:00.000-05:00I love this beer. I might be a bit biased because...I love this beer. I might be a bit biased because I've never been disappointed by a Founders brand, but man, this is great stuff!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412784462353586629noreply@blogger.com