The Secret Settlement Between Two Beer Legends: Will a Deal with MillerCoors Save Pabst?
Pabst and MillerCoors didn’t reveal much about the settlement, but Pabst, which had claimed MillerCoors had unfairly declined to extend a deal to make Pabst’s beers, at least implied it may have gotten what it wanted.
Its prepared statement indicated it will “continue to offer Pabst Blue Ribbon and the rest of our authentic, great tasting and affordable brews to all Americans for many, many years to come.”
Whether that’s a victory statement depends on your definition of “many, many.” (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
Natty Boh Is More Than a Beer to Baltimore
Last week, MillerCoors and Pabst Brewing Co. settled a lawsuit that, for a moment, appeared to threaten the future of Baltimore’s unofficial official beer of choice: National Bohemian, affectionately known as “Natty Boh.”
The beer is a staple in Charm City, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of its sales, despite it not having been brewed here for decades. So, when Natty Boh’s future fell into jeopardy after a dispute between its parent and grandparent companies, Baltimoreans rightfully took notice.
Natty Boh is more than just a beer to Baltimore. It’s an iconic brand in a city that, unfortunately, doesn’t have many other brands to tout. (Baltimore Sun)