Beer Budget
Every time I turn on the news or hit the internet, I am reminded of bad economic times. It feels strange, but I get excited about gas prices that are still above 2 bucks per gallon. I have friends and family that are feeling the pressures of the waning economy. I’m not sure I want to even check my 401k anymore. I know that many of us are watching our dollars more carefully now than in recent years.
We have received many price increases over the last year and a half. Now that fuel has come down, we have not seen any decreases in beer cost. I really wasn’t expecting any decreases, but its funny how that works. I’ve been told that more increases are sure to come.
Even though beer cost is on the rise, the beer business has been somewhat impervious to harsh economic times. Most of our craft-brewer friends are still in growth mode, thanks in large part to you – the beer enthusiasts. Personally, I know that I am not going to sacrifice quality when it comes to the beers that I drink.
Most of us want to go out and have a beer while spending time with friends, in good times and in bad. I promise you that we are working hard to maintain fair prices for the beers we serve you.
If you start to feel the pinch, remember this – Monday night is Pint Nite and was designed (13 years ago) to give relief for those who need it. The Flying Saucer is offering the most quality hand-crafted pints for $2.75. Every day you will be able to grab a pint of the Fire Sale for $2.75 and it should be a quality beer. We are either introducing new beers to the market or moving out some seasonals to make room for new arrivals. Sunday we support the local brewers with all of their pints on special at $2.75. Come share a pint with good friends at the Flying Saucer.
“Personally, I know that I am not going to sacrifice quality when it comes to the beers that I drink.”
I absolutely agree on this. I had my years where I would drink just about anything, but now all I want to drink specifically what I like. A friend of mine still drinks miller and bud lite, and can’t seem to understand why I drink a 6-7 dollar beer. I tell him that in my one beer I’m able to enjoy the smell, the initial taste, and the aftertaste. An all around experience versus just drinking to get a buzz.
My personal beer of choice is St Bernardus Abbt 12. I hit up Flying Saucer every Friday for this beauty. Last weekend I there was a St Bernardus Seasonal that was absolutely extraordinary.
I will not sacrifice my joy for price!
Comment by Janzer — December 13, 2008 @ 4:40 pm