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http://www.newbelgium.com/ http://www.newbelgium.com/ http://www.fortcollinsbrewery.com/ http://www.fortcollinsbrewery.com/ http://odellbrewing.com/ http://od

http://www.newbelgium.com/ http://www.newbelgium.com/ http://www.fortcollinsbrewery.com/ http://www.fortcollinsbrewery.com/ http://odellbrewing.com/ http://odellbrewing.com/ 3 Counter examples.... in my one town.... I suppose you can argue that Coors & Bud have close to a monopoly on the light beer category, but that's very different than having a OMG CORPORATE MONOPOLY on beer.

timdorr 17y ago
There has been a surge in the microbrew community, which is a good good thing. Looking at the beer section of even my local "big chain" supermarket (Kroger), more than half the beers they stock are not from InBev or SAB. Hardly a monopoly at all. There's also been a growth in the home brew community. Here in Atlanta, we have stores like Hop City with sections devoted to supplies and equipment for making your own beer (along with a great beer selection). I was up in New Hampshire visiting my parents and hit upon a little shop called Jasper's Home Brew, which is 2/3rds supplies and equipment, and 1/3rd local and regional microbrews. No big name stuff in the store at all. I think we're doing OK.