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The Countdown is On

I’ve been working like crazy on getting the film seen by a mainstream audience. I’m happy to say that February 1st is the launch date. Big announcement to come at the end of the week. And then I will spill all!

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4 Responses to “The Countdown is On”

  1. John says:
    February 1, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    For GOOD beer go to CANADA

  2. Nick says:
    February 4, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    First of all this documentary is awesome. I love Sam C and Dogfish as much as anybody, but how could you not add more from Tom Schlafly and the Saint Louis Brewery when so much of the film is focussed on AB…oh sorry InBev. Tom is right in the shadow of AB, and has really built an amazing product and brand in spite of all the control they have on the local market.

  3. Jonathan Hooten says:
    February 11, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Anat,
    I think more information needs to get out to promote how 1 man, Anthony von Mandl, has went from selling french wines in the trunk of his car to owning Mikes, Mission Winery, and his import company. I know you use to work for him, and now I do, so I can’t help to hope to promote more of his great story.

    Thanks,
    Jonathan Hooten
    National Category Development Manager
    Mike’s Hard Lemonade

  4. Ratdog says:
    February 12, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Thank the Lord real beer is back.. The revolution has been nothing short of awe inspiring. I can’t tell you how great it has been for at least the last four or five years I’ve been able try an average of at least one new brew per week with a dozen of so personal favorites. Everything else may stink, but when I sit down to throw back some suds who cares, we’ve never had it better as beer drinkers. I moved from Arizona to NW Montana and was curious if your video features any of this states models? There’s several good ones, one of my top favorites being produced by Big Hole Brewing Company in Belgrade (I think that’s in the eastern part of the state) the brew is called Mythical White and is a Belgian style ale. It’s had mixed reviews from what I’ve read but suits my tastes perfectly even though I’ve noticed a little batch inconsistency it’s been nothing at all to complain about . There’s many good small breweries to the east of here also thru Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and even down into N California. It’s a beer blessed region for sure.

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