jvs@ihu1e.UUCP (John V. Smith) (04/26/84)
<no-blank> Some one in this group has been commenting on how american beers stand up to the imports. Well here's my two cents: Question: What is one the more popular imported beers in Germany? Hint: The beer is not altered for export. The beverage sent to Germany is identical to that found in the brews native land. At one time this beer had 1 per-cent of the German beer market. I don't know if this is still the case today but it might be. Answer: Budwiser. Yes, it's true, Budwiser - an american beer. When Budwiser was introduced to the German markek 4-5 years ago it was not expected to do very well. It surprised every one, includeing Budwiser who initially had trouble supplying demand. I don't like Budwiser, but I do like "American" beer in general. Incidents like this tend to show that the stuff isn't so bad after all. -- Is I is, or is I aint, John V. Smith
ljs@hou5a.UUCP (04/27/84)
The scenario described above illustrates what I've called
'the grass is greener' factor of the human condition.
My favorite example can be seen in any NY city Japanese restaurant
frequented by visiting/semi-resident Japanese businessmen.
At lunchtime you can observe the majority of American
men going the full exotic route by ordering saki or kirin beer
with their sushi, etc.;meanwhile the Japanese will invariably
have scotch &/or . . .you guessed it...Budweiser!
--
Larry Shine <ATT Information Systems, Holmdel N.J.>
{allegra,harpo,hogpc,ihnp4,zehntel,ucbvax,sdcsvax,eagle,burl}!hou5a!ljshrs@houxb.UUCP (H.SILBIGER) (04/27/84)
I bet all of the people drinking imported US Budweiser in Germany are US Armed Forces members.