Posted on 11/11/2018 8:54:19 AM PST by Olog-hai
I’m sorry. I’m not a lawyer nor following particularly closely. My light skim of the situation gave me the impression that Pabst’s case was slim. You’ve made me aware that the situation is much more complex and I appreciate it.
Yes, Pabst Blue Ribbon was one of the beers I enjoyed and nothing beats a cold Coke every so often.
These days I have to control carbs — to almost zero, so that puts a cramp in some of these products. OH well, I had my time with them, and they were good times.
Other than I don’t like many European beers, I agree. Anytime I can get a 16 oz can of Pabst for $2 I take it.
“Just as all mergers must just Justice Department approval, a business move such as this is anti-competitive and could be a “trust” violation.”
Pabst initiated being anti-competitive when they contracted with their competitor to brew their trademark product.
Contract is a contract.
“I see a lot of craft beer on supermarket shelves these days”
Around here the newer grocery stores have more craft brew shelving than does the macro beer.
“Pabst stopped brewing its own beer and contracted with Millers/Coors to brew their beer for them.”
PBR has breweries in a few countries that they took over. And their “piece of the action” on so many names is crating their wealth for them. A lot of companies do this and it sometimes get sticky when the used group wants to go out on their own or back into business as is the case with Miller/Coors. Coors has never stopped the work so they aren’t the issue. Factually with their aggressive advertising campaign, they are now in the top five in sales through the US. And it wasn’t until 1986 they were able to go country wide. A lot of their beer is brewed in Canada.
rwood
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