I was dismayed to learn recently the local watering hole I've been frequenting for the past six+ years is no longer serving Big Rock Traditional on tap. I asked the bartender about this, and he informed me the pub was switching it's tap brands to Molson.
This is nothing new. Watering holes have done this for some time. By doing this, the bar will get a better price on it's Molson products.
I used to drink Molson Canadian way back when, but not since I've developed taste buds.
The bar has 16 different beers on tap, and not one decent amber ale. I was told my options for a comparable beer are Rickard's Red, Kokanee Gold and the house swill known as "Smart Ass". Rickard's Red is little more than Molson Canadian with caramel coloring. Kokanee Gold may as well be horse-filtered.
This may be a good move for the bar as far as costs are concerned, but it sucks from a customer's point of view. I wouldn't be as miffed about this if there was a decent alternative, for example Sleeman's Honey Brown.
I don't expect any bar or business to carry a product it can't sell. But the last time I checked, there were quite a few Big Rock drinkers out there.
Sadly, losing my business probably won't put that big a dent in the bottom line.
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