CSSHEGEWISCH Don't shed too many tears for Field's. They pulled the same stunt when they purchased J. L. Hudson's in Detroit. Also, it appeared around here that the biggest complainers about the disappearance of the Field's brand were those who couldn't afford to shop there in the first place.
Don't shed too many tears for Field's. They pulled the same stunt when they purchased J. L. Hudson's in Detroit. Also, it appeared around here that the biggest complainers about the disappearance of the Field's brand were those who couldn't afford to shop there in the first place.
As a former men's shoes and men's suits and coats buyer for Fields in the late 1970s, it was sad when Macy's dropped the name. But it really wasn't Fields anymore for years after it was bought by Carter Hawley Hale and later by Dayton Hudson. Now they are closing the Water Tower Place store. Department stores have been dinosaurs for years and their extinction has been accelerated by online b7ying and then COVID.
Still, always loved the Walnut Room in the Loop store. So many great memories.
Gramp Still, always loved the Walnut Room in the Loop store. So many great memories.
Yes. I think that is still operating though not in the same way as 40 years ago.
Gramp All those studious Wolverines, lol.
All those studious Wolverines, lol.
Makes me think of the only frat I ever considered joining:
Tappa Kegga Brew.
Ever hear of it?
Sister of TKE and DKE.
But not the brothers of Alpha Smegma Omaha.
In the early 1960's, I was undergrad at Babson Institute (now collage) in Wellesley, Mass. and located just minutes away was the Carling Brewery (Canadian beer) in Natick which also offered tastings: very popular but also in those days was a nickel draft at a little pub in Newton Lower Falls, another favorite place for collage boys. This whole topic brings to mind Miller Beer and their fleet of refrigerated rail cars which was supposed to keep their beer cold and fresh throughout the land. Anyone know that piece of rail history?
Also consider the specialized tank cars used by Adolph Coors to ship its weak beer to other parts of the country.
CSSHEGEWISCHAlso consider the specialized tank cars used by Adolph Coors to ship its weak beer to other parts of the country.
The Guinness tastes different, and better, in Ireland.
BackshopThe Guinness tastes different, and better, in Ireland.
When I was in London, U.K. I would buy at the corner off-license Guinness Foreign Extra Stout brewed in Nigeria. 7.5% alcohol. Great stuff! The Guinness we buy here in Ontario is made in New Brunswick.
This doesnt relate to PBR, but I read a book on AB a few years ago in which Busch family members could tell from the taste which brewery location the beer was brewed at. There were slight differences in the water quality from different locations and a Busch family member, if involved in the business could tell the difference.
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MP173 This doesnt relate to PBR, but I read a book on AB a few years ago in which Busch family members could tell from the taste which brewery location the beer was brewed at. There were slight differences in the water quality from different locations and a Busch family member, if involved in the business could tell the difference.
I've heard that some soda/pop/etc manufacturers actually tune their product to local tastes. But I'm sure that water also causes differences there. Any Coke bottle collector can attest to the fact that Coke (like most others) was bottled in small local factories for many years.
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MP173 This doesnt relate to PBR, but I read a book on AB a few years ago in which Busch family members could tell from the taste which brewery location the beer was brewed at. There were slight differences in the water quality from different locations and a Busch family member, if involved in the business could tell the difference. Ed
And then there were the racy stories involving Harry Caray and the Busch family!
tree68I've heard that some soda/pop/etc manufacturers actually tune their product to local tastes.
There may be something to that. Years back on a trip to Maine the wife and were having our daily "fix" of Coca-Cola (I'm being careful here and spelling it out!) and noticed a difference in the taste from the product in New Jersey. The Maine stuff had a bit more "snap" to the flavor and texture, if you follow my meaning, and was slightly less sweet. Good stuff though!
I tried "Moxie" while I was up there too. Don't ask.
Well, you can if you want to, I'm over it now.
There is a bagel restaurant called Brooklyn Water Bagel who claims to be able to create the same type of water found in NY.
https://www.brooklynwaterbagel.com/about/
rdamonThere is a bagel restaurant called Brooklyn Water Bagel who claims to be able to create the same type of water found in NY.
Doesn't quite come up to to Glen Summit Springs water, but it is the next best thing...
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