-=> Quoting Dave Drum to Jim Weller <=-
JW> It's amazing what resellers think they can get away with just by
JW> flogging something imported. Bud Light sells for more money here
JW> than Kokanee Gold or Big Rock Pale Ale. And Corona sells for more
JW> than Bud.
DD> Time to vote with your wallet.
Oh, I do.
DD> In the case of the brewski - import
DD> duty may have something to do with the pricing.
That is indeed a factor, if it was an import
DD> As well as transport.
DD> Corona is from Mexico
Bud and Corona are both being brewed in Canada these days by
Labatt's. They are all Anheuser-Busch InBev brands now. But they are
priced as if they are imports.
They also own Kokanee now but they haven't messed with the formula
(yet.) It a dark lager, quite malty, reasonably hopped, all barley,
no rice or corn, and is a full 5% ABV.
Cheers
Jim
... Would I like another beer? That's like would I want more money.
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