The New York Times reported today (see the link below to the article) that AB Inbev announced their purchase of the homebrew supply company MoreBeer, along with negotiations to purchase Lagunitas Brewing from Heineken. AB recently purchased Northern Brewer, another major supplier to homebrewers, setting off speculation that they were trying to take over the homebrewing market. This latest move has only further fueled the speculation and concern by homebrewers across the country. AB Inbev spokesperson Anita Knapp denied this and says there is no need to worry. “We are not trying to take over the world, just the first half of the alphabet. Although the purchase of Lagunitas wil be difficult we hope that we will soon be able to proceed to acquire Kona Brewing and Jaded Brewing, for some diversification. The plan will end after we purchase Bell’s because we clearly don’t need another A. Please note that Sierra Nevada has never been on our radar and never will be.”
Damn you! I got upset there for a minute as I purchase most everything from MoreBeer and like Lagunitas, but refuse to buy anything AB/InBev has a hand in.
Hey, maybe ABI could buy a small brewery and dedicate it to glitter beer production. Like at least 10 different variations. Then we’d all have our heads spinning over what’s more offensive. ;D
At first I only glanced at the headlines and bit on both jokes, but being a misanthrope the stupider something is, the easier it is for me to believe people are doing it.
