There are many things that influence our decisions as beer drinkers, branding, advertisements, flavor, etc. Most of us take for granted the wealth of beers available to us everywhere we go. But, what about those things that influence our decisions that are completely outside our control? What about the nefarious business practices such as price undercutting or tied houses that are meant to gain control over the drinkers and monopolize the system for the sake of profits? As some of the guests on the Good Beer Matters Podcast have shared, there are places around the world where these practices still exist. But, if you’re like me, you love your beer and you’re willing to stand up for something better.
My next guest has been leading consumer rights groups for decades and wants to give both good beer and power back to the people.
I’m not a conspiracy theorist or a doomsayer. But, let’s be honest, there are forces that would love to return to a time before craft beer, where the options were cheap and flavorless. It’s up to us to maintain our right to good craft beer. It’s up to us to vote for something better.
Show Links
European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU)
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