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Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:10 pm
850 main street, charlestown, indiana
Shawn Vest wrote:I have to first note that a "shtick" is a "a comic theme or gimmick". Having known RB for close to 15 years let me assure you that there is no shtick, there is nothing contrived or insincere about RB's devotion to the local/craft scene.
Let's see - local business owner with a passion for his craft and a well known and established history of being a stalwart of the "craft/local" movement, but its a "shtick".
Honestly, many business owners don't have the guts to actually stand up for the things that they believe in and/or the products they sell, yet RB has been doing it for twenty years (long before craft beer was on the radar of most of us).
Regardless of your like or dislike of his personality, to place his passion for his trade into the category of shtick is pretty ridiculous.
I will never grow tired of local business owners who have a passion for their craft.
Why drink swill, when you have the ability to choose a better beverage made by a local?
Shawn
Mike Hardin wrote:Why not get a slushie and empty a pint of Everclear into it? You'd certainly have more flavor.
Dan E wrote:[I would, however, take issue with said hypothetical business owner for being a condescending jerk.
annemarie m wrote:"I would, however, take issue with said hypothetical business owner for being a condescending jerk".
Dan E
well stated.
Shawn Vest wrote:Regardless of your like or dislike of his personality, to place his passion for his trade into the category of shtick is pretty ridiculous.
Bill P wrote:It would appear to me the wine people are more likely to subscribe to the "if you like it, go ahead and drink it" school of taste..
Lonnie Turner wrote:the point remains.
Robin Garr wrote:Dan E wrote:[I would, however, take issue with said hypothetical business owner for being a condescending jerk.
Now we're getting a little nasty, never mind the use of the past pluperfect subjunctive to depersonalize it. Let's not go there, please.
Dan E wrote:BUT, as a huge proponent of good beer, I often feel that he and I have similar goals, but I continue to be put off by his methods, and wonder if he does a mutual cause a disservice.
I have numerous friends who drink bud/miller/whatever. I frequently try to get them to drink my "fancy" beers.
I find that "Hey, try this", works a lot better than "Die, Stupid. You're a sheep and your tastes are inferior".
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