[omegaman]

Originally Posted by Captain Tom Coughlin

I've heard it's not a good representation of authentic Australian beer, that's it's like the Australian equivalent of mass produced American stuff like Budweiser.

Well, yes, I guess that's true then. But aren't all beers mass produced, what's the min number not to be classed as mass produced?

[Captain Tom Coughlin]

Originally Posted by omegaman

Well, yes, I guess that's true then. But aren't all beers mass produced, what's the min number not to be classed as mass produced?

That's a good question, I'm not really sure. Here in the states, you have the big three in Anheiser Bush, Miller, and Coors, which dwarf everything else by volume. No other beer comes close to the level of output they do. So there is no gradual cutoff mark, it's like dropping off of a huge cliff.

A well known beer like a Sam Adams here in the states is probably less than 2% of the market share here.

[Futureguy]

Originally Posted by Captain Tom Coughlin

I've heard it's not a good representation of authentic Australian beer, that's it's like the Australian equivalent of mass produced American stuff like Budweiser.

I remember "Dizzy Dean" promoting "Falstaff" on Saturday Baseball broadcasts. Never got to try that one.

[Captain Tom Coughlin]

Originally Posted by Futureguy

I remember "Dizzy Dean" promoting "Falstaff" on Saturday Baseball broadcasts. Never got to try that one.

I don't believe I've ever heard of that one

[kevin]

Does the US have a lot of microbreweries? Smaller operations that cater for the beer drinker who likes to try something other than the mass produced stuff?

I tried Coors once.................I couldn't spit it out fast enough to be honest.

[Futureguy]

Originally Posted by Captain Tom Coughlin

I don't believe I've ever heard of that one

That was back in the early "60's. They went out of business, but it was a big brand at one time.

[omegaman]

Originally Posted by Captain Tom Coughlin

A well known beer like a Sam Adams here in the states is probably less than 2% of the market share here.

And well liked no doubt…

[Captain Tom Coughlin]

Originally Posted by kevin

Does the US have a lot of microbreweries? Smaller operations that cater for the beer drinker who likes to try something other than the mass produced stuff?

Yes, there has been an explosion in the microbeer scene over the past decade. There are a ton of them, and it seems like new ones are popping up all the time.

Indian Pale Ales seem to be the trend, a lot of different independent breweries are making that style. But there has been an upsurge in all styles.

[Captain Tom Coughlin]

Originally Posted by omegaman

And well liked no doubt…

I'm a fan

[kevin]

Originally Posted by Captain Tom Coughlin

Yes, there has been an explosion in the microbeer scene over the past decade. There are a ton of them, and it seems like new ones are popping up all the time.

Indian Pale Ales seem to be the trend, a lot of different independent breweries are making that style. But there has been an upsurge in all styles.

Sounds a bit like the UK then in that regard.