The Milner Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Just reread this thread. Some people's opinions on brewdog have changed dramatically. Yeah but everyone was supportive of them when they were fighting a good fight, now they seem to have gotten caught up in their own hype, and the hipsters really do my tits in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 What has he/they done to be dicks? Or at least any more dickish than before? I'm not stirring anything here, i'm just interested. I mean, I haven't come into contact with any press surrounding them in years. I keep a look out for their beer when i'm in craft-type places over here but in terms of marketing or press coverage they obviously haven't made that much of a dent in the US, otherwise I would have seen/heard about it before seeing this poster for the show. From what i've read in this thread:- they yucked out a guy dressed as a punk whilst drinking in their supposedly punk-friendly bar... that's shit- their marketing is 'fake and forced'... that's pretty much 95% of all marketing i'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Someone got thrown out for being a punk, missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 What has he/they done to be dicks? Or at least any more dickish than before? I think it's mainly just the fact that their beer comes (or it did the last time I bought one) labelled with badly written, verbose tirades stating that if the purchaser (who's just paid a premium price for said beer) doesn't happen to like it, he's a philistine who should just go ahead and drink something else. That, and the fact their beer really isn't very good. I haven't seen/read any of the owner's alleged personal dickish behavior but the above was enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 The last time I went to Brewdog, a waitress had a go at me for not drinking a Brewdog product, I was drinking red wine. She actually opened with "Not having a go, but..." and I said that I didn't like any Brewdog beer, which is true as I'm more of a Tennents man. She was not pleased about this at all and I was made to feel quite unwelcome in the bar. Now, it might seems strange I was in there since I don't like their drinks, but I was meeting friends who happen to. Not so keen to go back now, I don't want to be given grief for spending money on their premises again. I'd happily have a pint/drink in Six Degrees North, safe in the knowledge that cunt staff won't be exploding their vag's at me. Wish they sold Tennents though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubbs Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I think it's funny as hell how many craft beer companies have changed their labels and logos, to appear more "edgy" and in line with Brewdog - even some of the names sound like complete rip offs. They're clearly doing something right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer_Rosa Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I don't think Brewdog have changed, people seem to just not like them now because "hipsters" like it. What's the term for someone who dislikes something they previously thought was cool, because it's now popular with people they look down on? Oh... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 What's the term for someone who dislikes something they previously thought was cool, because it's now popular with people they look down on? 'Cunts'. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Broonbreed Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'm all for their beer and the pub is good, but when will James come to terms with the fact he's bald? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I think it's funny as hell how many craft beer companies have changed their labels and logos, to appear more "edgy" and in line with Brewdog - even some of the names sound like complete rip offs.They're clearly doing something right.You mean like this beer -http://thebeercast.com/2013/08/quaffing-gravy.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer_Rosa Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 'Cunts'.I was going for hipster, but sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 The last time I went to Brewdog, a waitress had a go at me for not drinking a Brewdog product, I was drinking red wine. She actually opened with "Not having a go, but..." and I said that I didn't like any Brewdog beer, which is true as I'm more of a Tennents man. She was not pleased about this at all and I was made to feel quite unwelcome in the bar. Now, it might seems strange I was in there since I don't like their drinks, but I was meeting friends who happen to. Not so keen to go back now, I don't want to be given grief for spending money on their premises again. I'd happily have a pint/drink in Six Degrees North, safe in the knowledge that cunt staff won't be exploding their vag's at me. Wish they sold Tennents though. A pubs only a pub if it has Tennents on draught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Broonbreed Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I was going for hipster, but sure. Synonymous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 If we're talking about this thread/forum at least, I think a lot of the initial enthusiasm was less to do with the beer and imagery and more to do with the fact it was a small, local company being bullied by pseudo-cartel over obvious bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Got it. So it's pretty much what Surfer_Rosa said? They've gotten too big to like. They've Nickelbacked. Has the taste of their beer changed at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 And wait? Nickelbacked? People stopped liking Nickelback cos they got big? Is it not cos they're pish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 And wait? Nickelbacked? People stopped liking Nickelback cos they got big? Is it not cos they're pish? That was kinda the joke. Nvm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Its not about getting too big to like, they still make decent beer if you like that kinda stuff, they have still achieved something brilliant, but the difference is, now they know it, and they really make sure they ram it down your throat constantly. Plus i fucking hate hipsters who like things i dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've not been out and about in Aberdeen for a while, but going by this thread I can only imagine Brewdog have turned the city into a dystopian nightmare where they watch your every move and turned everybody's house into a giant billboard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I like a handful Brewdog beers, but I've still never been to the pub, as it always looks totally rammed. I buy their gear in Supermarkets like the unrelenting punx that I am. The waffle on the side of the bottles doesn't bother me, because it's quite clearly a joke. Nothing wrong with acting Billy Big Bollocks when you're running a business. Nice guys finish last. You don't win friends with salad. etc. Snooty staff is bogus though. You should have proposed they step outside with you, to settle the matter like gentlemen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Not sure about anyone else but I hadn't tasted any of their beers when the thread first started. All the coverage inspired me to try some, job done I guess, but I didn't care much for the beers nor the condescension. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I think it's funny as hell how many craft beer companies have changed their labels and logos, to appear more "edgy" and in line with Brewdog - even some of the names sound like complete rip offs. They're clearly doing something right. Craft beers have always had weird names like Sheep Shagger and Arrogant Bastard! Brewdog haven't pioneered anything there. I've never seen any direct rip-offs, butt I don't doubt that they exist! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yeah, BrewDog weren't pioneers in the silly name department. Their execution and overall branding is markedly better than a lot of micro-breweries though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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