InBev at it again

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 12:41 pm

Basically InBev is forcing their distributors to carry less craft beer and paying substantial bonuses for doing so. Somehow this is a legal practice.

http://m.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2 ... -307492285

whitedj · Post by **whitedj** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 1:25 pm

This may be setting the stage for a 'craft beer distributor' type of business model. Or just another revenue for the wine distributors...

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:23 pm

I was thinking same. People want craft beer. Someone will get it to the people.

Eric B · Post by **Eric B** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:31 pm

I don't see that happening around here.

agray · Post by **agray** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 4:45 pm

It is amazing that this is legal. It might not go well for them in the end though if people learn more about it.

DrPaulsen · Post by **DrPaulsen** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:40 pm

Isn't avoiding undue influencing like this basically why they set up the 3-tier system in the first place?

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:35 pm

I had similar thoughts. If they abuse the system it may bring some changes. The craft brew industry is smaller, but small groups tend to have a big voice from time to time when the right talking heads are in a position to do something.

brianhall1024 · Post by **brianhall1024** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:14 am

Just read that the FBI is investigating due to complaints about this

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