Comments on: The End of the Beginning http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/ In America, size matters. The bigger you are, the more power you have, especially in the business world. Director Anat Baron takes you on a no holds barred exploration of the U.S. beer industry that ultimately reveals the truth behind the label of your favorite beer. Told from an insider’s perspective, the film goes behind the scenes of the daily battles and all out wars that dominate one of America’s favorite industries. Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:16:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Ellen http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-1064 Ellen Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:16:50 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-1064 Excellent analysis and detailed rating on the movie Beer Wars. As co-owner of The Salmon River Brewery in McCall, Idaho, I found the documentary presented truths about how the Big 3 Macro-breweries impact politics. If you want to support the American dream of entrepreneurship & choice, vote with your dollars and buy local. Excellent analysis and detailed rating on the movie Beer Wars.
As co-owner of The Salmon River Brewery in McCall, Idaho, I found the documentary presented truths about how the Big 3 Macro-breweries impact politics. If you want to support the American dream of entrepreneurship & choice, vote with your dollars and buy local.

]]> By: Pete http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-330 Pete Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:41:39 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-330 I'm a bit curious as to why the only bit of footage of "Beer Wars" is the trailer. No I get it, this is a production of some proportion and like most others, require an economic return for it's services rendered to the viewer. Please forgive me if this following assertion of mine that may prove to be undignified in the future; but as an avid follower and one who is entertained and informed by viewing the many diverse documentary productions, I find it rather bizarre that such a premium is placed upon admission to this "event". One must pay person, 15$ when most documentaries of the same scale, including the varying political/social persuasions, ranging from extreme biases to comparatively neutral documentaries, are shown free (in almost every case) in just as many number of viewings if not more? This is just a question not a criticism. I have been "informed" myself by viewing "Beer Wars", and thought it made a lot of sense. I just find it interesting that documentaries that try to inform their audience of a sincere truth, for the good in and of itself, are free of charge or at only the cost of reproducing a copy and it's distribution, while those that seek to reward the services rendered tend to be, while true, tainted with other aspirations besides the good in the truth of what they present. BUT I guess I'll just say it here: That "Beer Wars" while very informative and a glorified testimonial to the art of craft brewing there is an undertone the permeates it as, what we understand, the entrepreneurial spirit. GOOD SHOW THOUGH!!! IT SURE MADE ME PROUD TO DRINK A SEASONED BATCH OF AN IPA I'M RATHER PROUD TO HAVE CONCOCTED. CHEERS!!!! I’m a bit curious as to why the only bit of footage of “Beer Wars” is the trailer. No I get it, this is a production of some proportion and like most others, require an economic return for it’s services rendered to the viewer. Please forgive me if this following assertion of mine that may prove to be undignified in the future; but as an avid follower and one who is entertained and informed by viewing the many diverse documentary productions, I find it rather bizarre that such a premium is placed upon admission to this “event”. One must pay person, 15$ when most documentaries of the same scale, including the varying political/social persuasions, ranging from extreme biases to comparatively neutral documentaries, are shown free (in almost every case) in just as many number of viewings if not more? This is just a question not a criticism. I have been “informed” myself by viewing “Beer Wars”, and thought it made a lot of sense. I just find it interesting that documentaries that try to inform their audience of a sincere truth, for the good in and of itself, are free of charge or at only the cost of reproducing a copy and it’s distribution, while those that seek to reward the services rendered tend to be, while true, tainted with other aspirations besides the good in the truth of what they present. BUT I guess I’ll just say it here: That “Beer Wars” while very informative and a glorified testimonial to the art of craft brewing there is an undertone the permeates it as, what we understand, the entrepreneurial spirit. GOOD SHOW THOUGH!!! IT SURE MADE ME PROUD TO DRINK A SEASONED BATCH OF AN IPA I’M RATHER PROUD TO HAVE CONCOCTED. CHEERS!!!!

]]> By: Jennifer Pereira http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-230 Jennifer Pereira Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:01:56 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-230 THANK YOU, Anat, for making this film. As someone who has many years of experience in the beverage industry, from both the producer and retailer side, I have witnessed first-hand much of the 'back-door' dealings with the three tier system. Thank you for your expert visual portrayal of the system, AS IT IS! I am currently co-writing a course to pilot at Johnson and Wales University next year that will grapple with the convoluted alcohol laws in this country and the structure of the beverage alcohol industry in the US. To be honest, I was SHOCKED at just how viscious it truly is. The days fo Al Capone's underworld have only evolved into today's money-power grab. Hopefully consumers will 'vote with their wallets' and make the change. Looking forward to a sequel!!!!! THANK YOU, Anat, for making this film. As someone who has many years of experience in the beverage industry, from both the producer and retailer side, I have witnessed first-hand much of the ‘back-door’ dealings with the three tier system. Thank you for your expert visual portrayal of the system, AS IT IS! I am currently co-writing a course to pilot at Johnson and Wales University next year that will grapple with the convoluted alcohol laws in this country and the structure of the beverage alcohol industry in the US. To be honest, I was SHOCKED at just how viscious it truly is. The days fo Al Capone’s underworld have only evolved into today’s money-power grab. Hopefully consumers will ‘vote with their wallets’ and make the change.
Looking forward to a sequel!!!!!

]]> By: Erin M http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Erin M Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:49:39 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-214 I agree with Ass A Holic's comment: "Todd Alstrom looked like a total ass ripping on a woman sitting next to him who just had cancer treatments promoting her flailing concept… way to go douchebag!" I thought that was a particularly low blow, which was entirely uncalled for. Kudos to Rhonda for persevering despite a slew of setbacks. I commend her for her courage and steadfastness. Although I tend to agree that her product is not necessarily true "craft beer," she is still much like the others featured in the film -- one small person trying to stand out among the powerful corporate giants. I have lost 110% of my respect for Todd Alstrom. Overall, fantastic film. Despite being a wife of a homebrewer / craft beer fanatic, my knowledge of the beer industry is somewhat limited. This film truly opened my eyes to what is really involved. I thought it was a fascinating expose. Wonderful work, Anat! -Erin I agree with Ass A Holic’s comment:

“Todd Alstrom looked like a total ass ripping on a woman sitting next to him who just had cancer treatments promoting her flailing concept… way to go douchebag!”

I thought that was a particularly low blow, which was entirely uncalled for. Kudos to Rhonda for persevering despite a slew of setbacks. I commend her for her courage and steadfastness. Although I tend to agree that her product is not necessarily true “craft beer,” she is still much like the others featured in the film — one small person trying to stand out among the powerful corporate giants. I have lost 110% of my respect for Todd Alstrom.

Overall, fantastic film. Despite being a wife of a homebrewer / craft beer fanatic, my knowledge of the beer industry is somewhat limited. This film truly opened my eyes to what is really involved. I thought it was a fascinating expose. Wonderful work, Anat!

-Erin

]]> By: Adam http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Adam Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:16:35 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-206 I saw Beer Wars tonight and I VERY glad I did! Yeah, we had problems at our theater and lost about 10 min of video towards the beginning (we had audio at least--I guess that made up for a few minutes of no sound in the beginning), but it was still a great event. I would have paid $30 if I knew exactly the content I was going to receive. Ben Stein ended up being an OK moderator for the end there. Whether you like him or not, he really was a small part of the entire showing. I thought I had a pretty good knowledge of the beer industry, but this filled me in completely. It certainly got me in a mood to be a better consumer some more. I loved it and will be buying a DVD as soon as it comes out. Thanks for all the hard work! ~Better beer for all~ --Adam I saw Beer Wars tonight and I VERY glad I did! Yeah, we had problems at our theater and lost about 10 min of video towards the beginning (we had audio at least–I guess that made up for a few minutes of no sound in the beginning), but it was still a great event. I would have paid $30 if I knew exactly the content I was going to receive. Ben Stein ended up being an OK moderator for the end there. Whether you like him or not, he really was a small part of the entire showing.

I thought I had a pretty good knowledge of the beer industry, but this filled me in completely. It certainly got me in a mood to be a better consumer some more. I loved it and will be buying a DVD as soon as it comes out. Thanks for all the hard work!

~Better beer for all~
–Adam

]]> By: GB http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-204 GB Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:21:19 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-204 This was not an event; it was another documentary. Definitely worth putting in a Netflix queue. Definitely not worth $15. Ironic that the "event" trashing mainstream marketing was staged at the mall multiscreen. This was not an event; it was another documentary. Definitely worth putting in a Netflix queue. Definitely not worth $15. Ironic that the “event” trashing mainstream marketing was staged at the mall multiscreen.

]]> By: Ass A Holic http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-203 Ass A Holic Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:19:10 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-203 Todd Alstrom looked like a total ass ripping on a woman sitting next to him who just had cancer treatments promoting her flailing concept... way to go douchebag! Todd Alstrom looked like a total ass ripping on a woman sitting next to him who just had cancer treatments promoting her flailing concept… way to go douchebag!

]]> By: Luis E. http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Luis E. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:43:19 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-198 Hey how can we see the movie here in Puerto Rico........ ???? Thanks Luis E. Hey how can we see the movie here in Puerto Rico…….. ????
Thanks
Luis E.

]]> By: Jason http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Jason Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:31:46 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-191 Don't sweat the complaining, nagging and critical people out there. $15 is nothing! How often do we get to watch a movie about beer? There is always something that can make a film better but I have faith that as obvious beer lovers, you've done well and we'll all enjoy this film. Only a few more hours!!!!!! Don’t sweat the complaining, nagging and critical people out there. $15 is nothing! How often do we get to watch a movie about beer? There is always something that can make a film better but I have faith that as obvious beer lovers, you’ve done well and we’ll all enjoy this film. Only a few more hours!!!!!!

]]> By: Gile http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/2009/04/12/the-end-of-the-beginning/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Gile Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:16:49 +0000 http://BeerWarsMovie.Com/?p=710#comment-189 Nice job on answering the questions! Its your movie and you put who you want where and charge what you want to charge. This event will be well worth it! Congrats on the launch! This will be great! Nice job on answering the questions! Its your movie and you put who you want where and charge what you want to charge. This event will be well worth it! Congrats on the launch! This will be great!

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