first food and gas now the price of beer rises

[Amby 490]

The rising cost of food and fuel is driving up the price of beer.

Global demand and a bad year for hops, barley and wheat in Europe and Australia have tightened supplies. And, with higher transportation costs, beer makers said they have no choice but to raise prices.

Robin Ottaway of Brooklyn Brewery said, "Our costs have been up roughly 12 to 15 percent and the reality is they're still going up in some cases."

Retail analysts estimate some brands are now costing a dollar more for a 6-pack. The price increase is less for the bigger brands because of the large volume of sales.

linky http://www.14wfie.com/global/story.asp?s=8338221

[wizardfitz 13]

The rising cost of food and fuel is driving up the price of beer.

Global demand and a bad year for hops, barley and wheat in Europe and Australia have tightened supplies. And, with higher transportation costs, beer makers said they have no choice but to raise prices.

Robin Ottaway of Brooklyn Brewery said, "Our costs have been up roughly 12 to 15 percent and the reality is they're still going up in some cases."

Retail analysts estimate some brands are now costing a dollar more for a 6-pack. The price increase is less for the bigger brands because of the large volume of sales.

linky http://www.14wfie.com/global/story.asp?s=8338221

okay now that is just a sin

[KandD 1]

The rising cost of food and fuel is driving up the price of beer.

Global demand and a bad year for hops, barley and wheat in Europe and Australia have tightened supplies. And, with higher transportation costs, beer makers said they have no choice but to raise prices.

Robin Ottaway of Brooklyn Brewery said, "Our costs have been up roughly 12 to 15 percent and the reality is they're still going up in some cases."

Retail analysts estimate some brands are now costing a dollar more for a 6-pack. The price increase is less for the bigger brands because of the large volume of sales.

linky http://www.14wfie.com/global/story.asp?s=8338221

They said yesterday on the news they were raising the price of Chicken this summer too. Becuz the corn to feed the chicken is now being used to make ethanol. It so crazy, everything is going up except my paycheck.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

That's it. That's the last damn straw.

Not the beer.

[Krikit 1,164]

I thought food and beer GAVE you gas?

[Nagishkaw 510]

I thought food and beer GAVE you gas?

:rofl:

[Heracles 417]

That's it. That's the last damn straw.

Not the beer.

Never mess with a German's beer right?

[Reba 2]

Beer is still cheaper than gas though. Don't drive, drink!

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Beer is still cheaper than gas though. Don't drive, drink!

Not the kind I buy.

[Scott & Lai 12]

Beer is still cheaper than gas though. Don't drive, drink!

Not the kind I buy.

I hear ya...the stuff that is cheaper than gas isn't real beer anyway, just a beer-like substance.

[natty bumppo 297]

this country has revolted for less ....

[BishopMnA 0]

I've already stopped driving as much, but I don't know if I'll be able to stop drinking beer as much!

SHEESH!

MarkNAAm

[Nagishkaw 510]

It may have something to do with the price of tea in China.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Let's have a Boston Beer party

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Beer is still cheaper than gas though. Don't drive, drink!

Not the kind I buy.

I hear ya...the stuff that is cheaper than gas isn't real beer anyway, just a beer-like substance.

Like making love in a canoe....