I like this story. A story for Shiner about Shiner, and another Texas success story.
http://businessonmain.msn.com/?episo...rial>1=25049
I like this story. A story for Shiner about Shiner, and another Texas success story.
http://businessonmain.msn.com/?episo...rial>1=25049
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Very cool story OG! I've always wanted to tour the brewery (and not just because you get free beer on the tour ). One of these days when CB and I are down south I'm going to take the Saturday pilgrimage and check it out.
What I really respect about the story is that they controlled the growth when the new owner purchased the brewery, rather than bastardizing the name and cranking out as much of an inferior product as they could. We see to much of that these days.
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". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902
I'm going to have to try this beer. My wife is headed out and I'll tell her to check for it.
I also have to order me a hat!!!
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
Agree!!!Originally Posted by luvmyshiner
Good story and good business lesson. Thanks for the post.
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic
hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs.
There's also a negative side."
--Hunter S. Thompson
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My wife was at the store today - no one has heard of Shiner Beer.
Must have to go to a gourmet store.
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
That's ok Strummy, I'm drinkin' one for you right now!
Imagine how nervous the town must have been when the brewery was sold. Shiner is basically a one horse town, and the brewery has always been the mainstay of the local economy. Wondering if the new owners were going to shut it down and outsource everything, or if they would continue to respect the tradition and pride that the locals had in their craft. It's nice to see a business respect the wishes of the employees and people they effect.
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
Amps and Cabs: Behringer AT108, Firefly Tube Amph, Blackheart Little Giant BH5H, Shiner's Custom Cab v.1.0
". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902
I had my first Shiner Bock today when I arrived home from work. My wife picked up a six pack and it was waiting for me when I got home. I'm not a beer drinker, but I must say I did enjoy a bottle when I got home.
Now if you will excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom (the drawback of beer is starting to come back to me now).
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
id rather have the BOSS
cant beat southern beer eh?
friend of my dad smuggled some shiners back from Texas when he went over.
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Here's mine:
Originally Posted by Rocket
I'll let you decide if I'm drooling over the guitar or the beer . . . or both.
Oh crap, I owe Robert another $200 now.: Hey Bob, just put it on the tab brother!
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
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". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902
Heh-heh, that's Geraldo Riviera... will probably be up for grabs before Christmas. Keep it in mind for CB or yourself!Originally Posted by luvmyshiner
Geraldo is lookin' like my guitar Rocket! CB is currently three guitars ahead of me, so it's my turn.
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
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". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902
Very cool story. Haven't seen Shiner in my local beverage center (and they've got a pretty wide selection), but I'm gonna ask about it....
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hows your guitar liking that shiner, Rocket?
is he/she sharing it with the acoustasonic?
Guitars: Ibanez RG420EG, Harrier Mistral Ice White Tele
Amps: Hughes & Kettner Edition Blue 15R (w/ 8" Celestion), Marshall Valvestate Mk.I 8100 Head, Blackheart BH5H Head
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Finally found a use for that Bigsby arm.Originally Posted by ibanezjunkie
That's a storage room. The SFX II is for gigging... bit much for home use.is he/she sharing it with the acoustasonic?