Thus far the state of Maryland has not permitted the big box boys to sell alcohol in their stores. However, each year bills are introduced in Annapolis to allow them to do so. Eventually the big box folks will prevail just as they have in 45 other states that currently allow them to do so. Money doesn’t talk, it yells.
I tell you this by way of setting the stage for the following story about Walmart, Costco and Trader Joe’s having “developed” their own craft beers. Some of you may find it odd that the Wal not only sells craft beer but also sells non-crafts. Well, take my word for it, they sell both as this article explains (click here.)
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As I have mentioned previously, the whole craft beer phenomena is hard to explain. Blame it on millennials who don’t particularly want to drink their grandfathers’ beer, but conversely don’t mind plucking down $10 for a six pack of something called Not Your Father’s Rootbeer. NYFR was a big fad a couple summers go due to some very clever marketing (click here.)
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