Some will say that makes you a snob. Of course it was horrible. Watneys were not overly-concerned with the taste of the beer, just how easy it was to keep it, and how long it could kept.
Because they are. If calling something like John Smiths Smooth "crap" makes me a beer snob then I am guilty. When they brought out that beer they will have discussed many issues, I would think quality was fairly low down the list.
Yes. I just think it would be a shame. I would like to see the figures though, and like to see some negotiation with Harveys who (as pointed out) would I am sure be loathe to lose a massive customer, so close to the brewery.
I also wonder if the attitude to beer drinkers is historic. We are...
Fair enough - but that is your loss. It is one of the pleasures of my occasional forays away thinking about where to go and what to drink. It is good to care.
Why not lager snobs ?
Funnily the sneery and superior posts seem to have come from those who talk about beer snobs.
I am able to accept that people have different tastes, I like a quality lager (I have some Budweiser Budvars in the fridge). I am sure I would enjoy a quality cider.
But stuff like John Smiths and...
Why do people that like decent beer attract such hostility ? Are you the same with people who like quality vegetables ?
The Harveys at the Amex is a great success story - and it is now part of the matchday routine. I, for one, would like it to continue. Who wouldn't ?
No need to apologise old boy. All good fun for all involved.
By the way I saw your ugly mug in a book at the weekend. Something like "Football Then and Now" - if you have not heard of it I will post the picture later on.
Good thread chaps. Good to know the strength of feeling behind Harveys at the Amex. We are spoilt - we realise it, and most of us appreciate it.
And the presence or otherwise of Harveys - does not affect me wishing that the cider drinkers had a quality option as well. Maybe it is time to...