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Originally Posted by KCUnited
Yeah, it's splitting hairs at this point. The term "craft" at this point is pretty meaningless, imo. I know the Brewer's Association is trying to push the craft label, literally a logo on beer labels, to keep a clear distinction between breweries that fit their criteria as "craft breweries" and breweries owned by big beer. I'm in the drink what you like camp, but I respect those that refuse to support non-craft breweries. There are legit reasons, mostly fair, competitive distribution. But it's really just a mess of confusion for the average, even above average, beer drinker.
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I can definitely agree that it's splitting hairs at this point. I believe I read about the Brewer's Association logo thing on Jester Kings facebook. Jester King is big on the independent movement, and they're going to be wearing the logo...but not on their bottles. They said they have too much respect for their label artist to put a logo on his work, so they're going to put it on the shipping boxes, or something like that.
Brash is big on the independent thing as well. As I've mentioned to you, I've seen them post about it a lot on Facebook, and they nearly campaigned against Karbach when they sold out. I get their frustrations. Since AB Inbev bought Karbach, they are all over the place down here, definitely taking up more of the craft shelf space.
That being said, I understand your drink what's good mindset as well. I'm all over the Goose Island BA Barleywine, and I enjoy a four pack of Sofie every once in a while. I'll still buy a Karbach beer if it looks interesting as well. I just can understand how the independent guys can be frustrated with the situation. They work hard, and to be bullied by the big beer industry has to get old.