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**gblowfish** · 09-19-2014, 04:24 PM

Pabst Blue Ribbon is now owned by the Russkies....

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/busi...ompany-n207226

Attention, hipsters. Pabst Brewing Company — and its signature Pabst Blue Ribbon, the ironic, iconic favorite of the young and the cool — has sold to a Russian beverage firm after a century and a half of American ownership, an investing firm announced Thursday. Oasis Beverages, the largest independent brewer in Russia, bought Pabst, which also produces Colt .45, Old Milwaukee and Lone Star beers, according to a statement by the American investment firm TSG Consumer Partners, which will hold a minority stake.

Oasis Board Chairman Eugene Kashper said, “Pabst Blue Ribbon is the quintessential American brand — it represents individualism, egalitarianism and freedom of expression — all the things that make this country great." PBC's headquarters will remain in Los Angeles, according to the statement, but the terms of the sale were not disclosed. Pabst was established in 1844 in Milwaukee, according to the brewer's website. PBC was bought by investor Dean Metropoulos in 2010, and since then, he has managed the company with his two sons, Evan and Darren. "We are very supportive of the new ownership group and their exciting plans for the future," Metropoulos said.

Meanwhile, Tom Raper is PISSSSSSED!

Mennonite · 09-19-2014, 05:39 PM

No we don't fit in with that white collar crowd
We're a little too rowdy and a little too loud
There's no place that I'd rather be than right here
With my red-necks white socks and blue ribbon beer

Clyde Frog · 09-19-2014, 05:43 PM

Not that big of a deal. Its been owned by Greek nationals (the same guys that brought Hostess back from the dead) who live in America, for the past 3.5 years. Won't change a thing; same as when the Brazilian's bought Budweiser.

ChiefsCountry · 09-19-2014, 05:52 PM

Nasty beer anyways.

**Bwana** · 09-19-2014, 06:18 PM

The only thing worse in regular production is Heineken, not a big loss.

**Buzz** · 09-19-2014, 07:24 PM

Only time that beer tasted remotely good was after mowing 10 lawns on a hot 100 degree day. If you handed me one, I would pour it down the sink.

cosmo20002 · 09-19-2014, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblowfish

Pabst Blue Ribbon is now owned by the Russkies....

Thanks, Obama. Putin owns

splatbass · 09-19-2014, 07:41 PM

Who cares who owns shitty beer.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-19-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by listopencil

Will it still taste like shit?

09-19-2014, 04:24 PM
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17686178 VARSITY	Sad, Sad Day for the USA... Pabst Blue Ribbon is now owned by the Russkies.... http://www.nbcnews.com/business/busi...ompany-n207226 Attention, hipsters. Pabst Brewing Company — and its signature Pabst Blue Ribbon, the ironic, iconic favorite of the young and the cool — has sold to a Russian beverage firm after a century and a half of American ownership, an investing firm announced Thursday. Oasis Beverages, the largest independent brewer in Russia, bought Pabst, which also produces Colt .45, Old Milwaukee and Lone Star beers, according to a statement by the American investment firm TSG Consumer Partners, which will hold a minority stake. Oasis Board Chairman Eugene Kashper said, “Pabst Blue Ribbon is the quintessential American brand — it represents individualism, egalitarianism and freedom of expression — all the things that make this country great." PBC's headquarters will remain in Los Angeles, according to the statement, but the terms of the sale were not disclosed. Pabst was established in 1844 in Milwaukee, according to the brewer's website. PBC was bought by investor Dean Metropoulos in 2010, and since then, he has managed the company with his two sons, Evan and Darren. "We are very supportive of the new ownership group and their exciting plans for the future," Metropoulos said. Meanwhile, Tom Raper is PISSSSSSED!
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09-19-2014, 05:39 PM	#16
Mennonite Veteran Join Date: Jun 2014 Casino cash: $10258572	No we don't fit in with that white collar crowd We're a little too rowdy and a little too loud There's no place that I'd rather be than right here With my red-necks white socks and blue ribbon beer
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09-19-2014, 05:43 PM	#17
Clyde Frog Tre Right, Three Jet Chip Wasp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Land of the Tech Bro Casino cash: $5192474	Not that big of a deal. Its been owned by Greek nationals (the same guys that brought Hostess back from the dead) who live in America, for the past 3.5 years. Won't change a thing; same as when the Brazilian's bought Budweiser.
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09-19-2014, 05:52 PM	#18
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2368752	Nasty beer anyways.
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09-19-2014, 06:18 PM	#19
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139593647	The only thing worse in regular production is Heineken, not a big loss. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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09-19-2014, 07:24 PM	#20
Buzz I like Pie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In my garage Casino cash: $10016623	Only time that beer tasted remotely good was after mowing 10 lawns on a hot 100 degree day. If you handed me one, I would pour it down the sink.
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09-19-2014, 07:41 PM	#22
splatbass MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Casino cash: $6720560	Who cares who owns shitty beer.
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