Reasons for Not Patronizing a Brewery

Ah, I coulda figured it out, but I no longer keep up with the "hip" breweries (are they still "hip" or "old school" by now?). I still think of them as Danish, I guess (the country not the dessert). I suppose that seemingly-phony "brother rivalry" publicity thing turned me off years ago.

 

THIS! Also, I understand the argument for using those trendy little QR codes instead of a physical menu, but I'm old and stubborn and the company doesn't like me loading apps that are not directly business related on the company phone. I tip better than most, so just because I'm old and not digitally wired in, it would be unwise to blow me off when I request a physical menu.

 

Brewing, virtually nothing but sours and chili beers, ignoring traditional styles.

 

That is a pretty comprehensive and entertaining list.

 

I absolutely fucking refuse to patronize a Texas Roadhouse due to the loud music. It is always at an unbearable level. No matter what state, what time of day, or even what decade. (I also have a peanut allergy, so no great loss.)

 

Actually, I was referring to another brewery in another part of the state. I intentionally didn't identify it because I don't want to engage in a debate on the merits. The point of this thread is, "reasons for not patronizing a brewery." Truth is, I cannot stand politics and I refuse to be drawn into political/social issues when it comes to diversions - be it sports or beer. A brewery has every right to espouse political/social positions. I just want no part of it.

 

Neither do I and I totally agree, but some BA’s (and a great number of others) would have you believe if you DON’T participate, especially in their favor, that you are actually part of the problem. I guess what I’m saying is, don’t be surprised if this response doesn’t satisfy them. Cheers.

 

I wonder how long that sour and chili beer brewery will stay in business if they don't branch out.

 

I was making a tongue in cheek joke.

 

Thing is, he's been a long time friend and brewer since the Wyoming State Brewing days where he typically brewed a lot of traditional styles and had a lot more hits than misses. I AM worried aboot his brewery's future as well

 

It's a good idea not offend any potential customer

 

Oh wait... that was a REAL example you had!

 

Indeed.

 

True, true .... but then how do you explain "pumpkin ale"?

 

If all they brew are beers along the Pale ale/IPA spectrum then 90% chance I wont frequent them.

 

Here is my list of criteria for no way Jose
Crowds, if I have to wait to get a beer, I'm out.
Distance
Parking
Variety & style leanings.
Food, not a must but nice, however if the food is better than the beer than I'll just go to a place with good food and a great beer selection.
Great food and a middling in house beer selection is sad. Not unlike a 5 star chef working at a strip joint, nice try but not what I'm here for.

 

Surly.