Ocean11 0 Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 I went to a fancy brewhouse today, the Minamisinsyu Biru Koubou or something in Komagane. But they just don't get it. They have five varieties of ale and the small glass is 450 yen and the large glass 550 yen. I'd hate to see what you get with the small glass, because the 'big' glass held less than half a pint. That's about one big gulp and few other small sips. It tasted fine, but probably a bit strong. If it came in a decent sized glass, it would definitely be too strong tasting. What these people don't understand is that beer is a gulping, feel-good, happy drink that you 'down' in quantities and not at huge cost. You shouldn't have to think twice before you have the first one. After the shock of the first 'big' glass, I can't imagine what normal person would then go on to try the other four varieties, just for the hell of it. When you go to the factory, you hope for some slight discount. After all, you've driven your car to the source, and cut out all the expense of distribution. But no, they sting you for the full whack, and more, so that you never want to go back, and indeed, see all ji-biru as an unsatisfactory rip-off. It's a crying shame. I get teary-eyed at the thought. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 There there Ocean. On a serious note that is fair joke! Half pint glasses? Whats the point?? And at that price you'd hope it was laced in gold, or at least silver, Link to post Share on other sites
BigSausage 0 Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 A local place I know gets stroppy if you ask for no head, and give you less beer in the glass as a punishment. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 I would give them less money at the end as punishment. Link to post Share on other sites
rajeem 0 Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Thats terrible, I wouldn't go. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 BigSausage - where's that then? They need a good kicking. Link to post Share on other sites
Weegeoff 0 Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Sorry to disappoint you Ocean 11. Boddys is a name only now. AS with most good things I think it got swallowed up " title="" src="graemlins/cry.gif" /> Cheers " title="" src="graemlins/cry.gif" /> Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 But the beer stays the same... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I prefer a bottle to a can. I miss the canadian 2-4 bottled beer. Link to post Share on other sites
Bowler 0 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 a right good pint a tetley's. top notch! Link to post Share on other sites
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