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02-12-2016, 10:52 AM
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Location: Humtroit
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I think that twitter rant is why Pretty Things is no more. The little guy tried to buck the system rigged against him in a very public forum and pissed off the establishment. It seemed odd to me that they closed up shop. Seemed like they were doing well and had a fan base. If they got muscled out by bars and distributors because after that rant they had the ABC all over them, well, I guess that would make more sense. I could be completely talking out of my arse as well. Wouldn't be the first time.
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02-12-2016, 03:28 PM
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GrandBob
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Dennis, sometimes RI is so like Jersey. sometimes.....
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02-12-2016, 03:56 PM
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GrandBob
Join Date: Apr 2001
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From what I have been able to piece together, Martha posted something and then their distributor was the one to get dinged and now suspended. Been hearing that was Jim Koch's issue as well, but he blasted the woman at Row 34 instead of the industry at large. Payola, just like the old rock radio days only for beer. Still chasing down some Pretty Things Fumapapa and Meadowlark in the mean time.
Also something on BA site about Bar Rescue a$$hat spouting off about 60% of craft beer being crap.
I just want to drink good beer with good people, that's all. Not this mess. Pretty Things was very good beer and Dann and Martha were very, very good people. Miss 'em and their Pretty Beers and Ales!
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02-12-2016, 04:48 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeD
I think that twitter rant is why Pretty Things is no more. The little guy tried to buck the system rigged against him in a very public forum and pissed off the establishment. It seemed odd to me that they closed up shop. Seemed like they were doing well and had a fan base. If they got muscled out by bars and distributors because after that rant they had the ABC all over them, well, I guess that would make more sense. I could be completely talking out of my arse as well. Wouldn't be the first time.
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this is pure speculation, but it could be that they were in financial trouble and these payments were putting them further into the hole so they decided to expose it.. |
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02-13-2016, 08:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeD
I think that twitter rant is why Pretty Things is no more. The little guy tried to buck the system rigged against him in a very public forum and pissed off the establishment. It seemed odd to me that they closed up shop. Seemed like they were doing well and had a fan base. If they got muscled out by bars and distributors because after that rant they had the ABC all over them, well, I guess that would make more sense. I could be completely talking out of my arse as well. Wouldn't be the first time.
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Back on topic; this is pretty close to what went down. I work for a distributor that is part of the group that owns Craft Brewers Guild in Everett who got hit with the suspension and fine. Obviously they will be appealing the decision by the ABCC. |
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