Comments on: Everyone’s A Critic

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:10:30 +0000

@Zak. Too many hands in too many cookie jars. We have some pretty wacky laws out there. We need a Boston Beer Party.

By: Zak Davis

Zak Davis — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:52:24 +0000

For right now, no immediate plans to launch Texas. Wacky liquor laws make it more complicated than other states. I know we’d love to sell out there, so don’t lose hope.

By: Jglass (the juiceman)

Jglass (the juiceman) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:56:33 +0000

Zak,

I was wondering what I should do to get you guys distributed in TX? I’m in Denton, outside of Dallas and Ft Worth to be exact. We’ve got a growing beer scene here… the distributor out here is Ben. E. Keith.

Thank you!

By: Zak Davis

Zak Davis — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:15:37 +0000

@beer_scientist. Amen to that

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:05:09 +0000

@Dave. I’ve had some of those comments that I don’t let past the moderation stage, too. But I do take that feedback and work on it. My beer and football article comes to mind. I upset a person or two because I wasn’t clear enough in what I was saying.

@Zak. I know what you mean about the beer reviews. It does never get old to see good stuff about it. It never gets old to write positive reviews, either. I love being able to give a good write up. Thanks for chiming in and responding to our posts. P.S. Even if I don’t like something you might make, I can still see that it’s a quality brew. That’s how I try to approach beer reviews.

By: Chipper Dave

Chipper Dave — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:53:41 +0000

I love the fact that people like Greg Koch from Stone take the time to visit blog sites to chime in on their beer reviews. I realize that everyone has a different opinion of a beer – that’s why I love to encourage discussion about it.

I get all kinds of feedback on my blog. Some I occasionally choose not to let pass through moderation, but I do take notes on negative feedback and try to get some kind of take-away from it.

By: Zak Davis

Zak Davis — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:51:44 +0000

Hi all. This is Zak from Shmaltz Brewing. This may not be the appropriate venue, but after reading your praises, I just wanted to pop into the conversation and say thanks. I think that most craft breweries (especially the small guys) take all reviews seriously and personally. Our entire industry is based around creating a connection between ourselves, our product, and our customers/supporters.

It never gets old to read a positive review. And as much as we try to brush off the negative ones, knowing that not everyone is going to love our beer, it’s really hard, and often frustrating.

At the same time, we also know that if everyone liked the same beers, we wouldn’t need to put out a dozen different styles. Sometimes it’s just finding the right flavor profile for the right palate.

Thanks again all. L’Chaim!! ~Zak

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By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:58:43 +0000

Nice article, Nate. Thanks for all the interaction guys. Apropos to what Howard said; Lost Abbey really is passing the buck on the carbonation. Believe me when I tell you that I’ve been the recipient of several flat bottle by them. Now they are passing The Angel’s Share off as a beer that’s supposed to be flat. Just admit the problem and fix it already.

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:56:16 +0000

@Dan I thought you were offering a reason, too. We understood that angle that you were driving at. You were simply doing your job the way you should have done it, while offering some plausible reasons that their might have been issues. Obviously, I disagreed about the Spring Bock but I really will try to re-taste them at their freshest (provided I have an opportunity) to give them another try. My brother-in-law lives in Houston and that is where I tasted those beers. Please always keep in mind that I enjoyed some of the Saint Arnold line-up.