tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post6224424295356174335..comments2023-12-25T13:22:09.571+00:00Comments on the beer monkey: Camra's BrewDog GBBF Own Goal?thebeermonkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304019571011294245noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-40322807120153993972011-07-19T15:48:33.492+01:002011-07-19T15:48:33.492+01:00@Neil, Eatingisn'tCheating
Even when/if the t...@Neil, Eatingisn'tCheating<br /><br />Even when/if the truth does come out, there will still be people who will believe what they want to regardless of the facts. For proof, see the 'debate' currently taking place on the comments section of the BrewDog blog.thebeermonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304019571011294245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-62793547225173875872011-07-19T15:12:49.176+01:002011-07-19T15:12:49.176+01:00I think its strange that this is so cut and dry. I...I think its strange that this is so cut and dry. It comes down to who is telling the truth, which in itself is surprising. Either CAMRA are lying about what has transpired or BrewDog are lying, but will we ever find out the truth?Neil, Eating isn't Cheatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675093938811871515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-28035361147153668352011-07-19T14:50:13.706+01:002011-07-19T14:50:13.706+01:00@Chris Mair
Cheers for your contribution, Chris.
...@Chris Mair<br /><br />Cheers for your contribution, Chris.<br />I now think your estimation of the events are probably closer to the truth than what James was saying on the BrewDog Blog. <br />I also agree with you in terms of JW trying to turn what has happened into the most positive light for them. Hence, him having a dig or two at Camra.<br />It will be perceived by adherents of both groups differently. It's dog whistle beer politics. The BrewDog fan boys/girls will see this as another attempt by, what they see, as an 'out of touch' organisation trying to victimise their beer messiahs.<br />The Camra Old Guard will interpret it as a seeing off of those craft beer ruffians who intend to bring the organisation down.<br />Both groups will find comfort in their own beer beliefs.<br /><br />When have BrewDog ever let facts stand in the way of some cheap PR. Remember them claiming victory for the parliamentary changes to the third pint measurements?<br /><br />I also agree with your comments regarding Anonymous' comment. Uncalled for.thebeermonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304019571011294245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-22570014700571636982011-07-19T14:25:34.665+01:002011-07-19T14:25:34.665+01:00I am loving the BrewDog fan boys bashing away on t...I am loving the BrewDog fan boys bashing away on their blog, some brilliant comments. They are so 'dogwashed' as Mr Garvie says they can't see the wood for the trees, like BrewDog are poor hard done by little puppies who never put a foot wrong. As usual they are creating a lot of exposure for themselves, way more than they'd get by actually turning up in London. <br /><br />If what CAMRA says is true they were several weeks late with payment. I doubt it was deliberate non payment just to be able to create a fuss though. This is just a spin on the story to cover up BrewDog's fuck up by not paying on time and deciding they were going to do things their own way. I'm pretty sure Bruce said he was going to sign up for CAMRA membership though, so there was every intention of attending.<br /><br />At the end of the day, who cares if their beer is at GBBF, they've got 3 bars, go to one of those.<br /><br />As for 'raping his best mate'? That's an entirely inappropriate commentChris Mairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763387041713986680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-81919211345726073622011-07-19T13:18:34.105+01:002011-07-19T13:18:34.105+01:00@anonymous.
There's no surprise that this has...@anonymous.<br /><br />There's no surprise that this has happened. it was always on the cards that some fall out would 'occur'whether manufactured or spontaeneous and it would all fall apart.thebeermonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304019571011294245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-50918718395401921702011-07-19T13:07:43.541+01:002011-07-19T13:07:43.541+01:00This has been, again, deliberate by James Watt, to...This has been, again, deliberate by James Watt, to make CAMRA look like arseholes. Brewdog never had any intention of being ther, but, again, used it as a PR stunt. They were in breach of contract for failing to pay there monies owned. It is a legal dispute not a beer one. <br /><br />James Watt has a lot to answer for. I am glad I am not Martin Dickie, the way he rapes his best mate through Brewdog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-29790879737868061082011-07-19T12:48:29.408+01:002011-07-19T12:48:29.408+01:00@Curmudgeon
Aye. this sort of thing was always on...@Curmudgeon<br /><br />Aye. this sort of thing was always on the cards. The strange thing is that both of them (brewdog and camra)benefit from each other's existence. I don't think that BrewDog will be overly bothered by the decision. It gives them the green light to have another go at Camra.<br />If what BrewDog say is correct, and it should be taken with a pinch of salt, then it strikes me as particularly bad business form by Camra to try and move the goalposts after the contracts have been signed.<br />As i say, we have only heard one side of the story. We are still waiting for camra to put theirs.thebeermonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304019571011294245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-51876524466223673322011-07-19T12:43:07.880+01:002011-07-19T12:43:07.880+01:00Marc commented on the original Brewdog post announ...Marc commented on the original Brewdog post announcing their attendance at GBBF. Here it is:<br />"Some facts to answer questions floating about here and elsewhere:<br />- CAMRA buys the beer from the brewery, CAMRA sells the beer to the public, Brewdog are paying for the privilege of having a dedicated bar.<br />- The beer will be in 50l Keykegs. Unfortunately this will limit the amount we can order so it may run out.<br />- The beer will conform to CAMRA's definition of real ale - unpasteurised, unfiltered and with enough viable yeast to allow secondary fermentation (don't worry, we'll be checking...).<br />- It will be served using compressed air, as James says as per the foreign beers. At no point will the beer come into contact with extraneous CO2.<br />- If James wants to work behind the bar he can, as soon as he joins CAMRA, as per the terms of the contract."beersiveknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293913182389157112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-83619432954910217502011-07-19T12:42:33.382+01:002011-07-19T12:42:33.382+01:00Surely BrewDog were angling for something like thi...Surely BrewDog were angling for something like this to happen from the start? But, in any case, it's good publicity for them and egg on CAMRA's face.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-4604921217396398752011-07-19T12:36:01.472+01:002011-07-19T12:36:01.472+01:00@steve lamond
Thanks, steve. It was addressed to ...@steve lamond<br /><br />Thanks, steve. It was addressed to CV as he is Chair of Camra. will updatethebeermonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304019571011294245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612086764200474573.post-11903873065765701442011-07-19T12:30:41.193+01:002011-07-19T12:30:41.193+01:00NB Colin has nothing to do with organization of GB...NB Colin has nothing to do with organization of GBBF, the man in charge is MAarc Holmesbeersiveknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293913182389157112noreply@blogger.com