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From Aug 3, 2021 OPB
Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve beer is no more, parent company says
“Weinhard started making beer in Portland in 1856, when the city itself was just five years old. Now the beer named after him, and brewed locally since 1976, has been discontinued by parent company Molson Coors.”
“Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley announced the company will be discontinuing the beer, along with 10 other economy brands, as it shifts it focus to premium brands and newer offerings like hard seltzers. He made the announcement in the company’s second-quarter earning report.”
They must have changed their mind, because I have seen Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve out and about at several locations in recent months.
From Apr 14, 2022 Beervana Blog
THE CURIOUS CASE OF HENRY WEINHARD’S REINCARNATION
For sure, there is less shelf space now for traditional brews.
I live in an area where beer selection is limited:
Grays Harbor Beer Availability Report
Beer Availability Report – Washington Coast
From one of my recent blogs:
Went out this afternoon and was looking for Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Went to two locations. One had an old date-looks like they no longer stock it. The other location had a not so new date.
The shelf space available is occupied with what is new and most popular. Fizzy, Kool-Aid colored hard seltzers, lite beers, super, extra light low calorie/low carb beers, etc.
I truly believe:
The best beers are the ones you enjoy most
No problem with any of what is available, but the items that don’t sell as fast get edged out.
Possibly of interest:
Green/Clear Beer Bottle Myths?