Does Big Beer Condescend Women?

Here is an interesting article about the portrayal of women by "Big Beer". She makes the point that women are part of a market that is not only ignored in advertisement, but also mocked. Because of this, is "Big Beer" leaving untapped revenue out on the table by its refusal to market to women? We found at least one blog that seemed to think so. What about "Craft Beer" or Micro-brews? Do they capitalize on the women beer drinker market?

Interesting questions that can be debated back and forth... we'll continue to debate here over a nice chocolate stout.

Cheers to the ladies raising a glass!

Top of the Hops Greenville

We had a blast at this year's Top of the Hops beer festival at the Carolina First Center in Greenville. Met a lot of very friendly people who were passionate about their beer. Nice selection from the brewers who were in attendance. Fun classes too... We really enjoyed the beer and cheese pairing workshop put on by Sam Adams & Whole Foods. It would have been nice for a few more brewers to show up (instead of volunteers pouring) but very understandable that everyone couldn't be in attendance.

A very big special thank you to Thomas Creek and the Carolina Ale House for sponsoring the event. We can't wait until next year.

Cheers!

Economics and Beer

Here is an interesting article from DailyFinance.com about the factors which effect the price of beer.

Why's My Beer So Expensive

-Cheers!

Review of Duck Rabbit Milk Stout

Duck Rabbit specializes in thick rich dark beer. Their web page boasts, "When we brew, we’re happy and we dance"... we like that! Tonight we are reviewing their Milk Stout. It is a traditional stout brewed with lactose. The beer pours a thick rich head with medium retention. The brew is DARK and murky... this is how a stout should look. The beer tastes of chocolate and caramel while filling your palate, but finishes smooth only leaving a slight coffee flavored bitter aftertaste. This is a very drinkable beer for a milk stout.

Ratings:
Look A+
Smell A-
Taste B
Mouth Feel B-
Buy Again Maybe to Yes
Overall: 88.75

Cheers!

All Apologies

We are sorry fans. Shipwater has been offline for way way way too long. Events beyond our control cause us to stay away, but now we are back... and just in time for American Craft Beer Week which we will celebrate at Top of the Hops in Greenville.

Cheers!