Originally posted by edom31 I honestly believe this is a great example/reason why in the US the craftbeer boom came to be. Unlike wine, beer is rather more economic to brew.
True, beer is more affordable. In the kind of bars and restaurants I frequent here in SW Missouri it's uncommon to see a beer much over $6, and even more rare to find a glass of wine much under $6.
But if I'm getting food, I'll usually order wine. The craft brewers really need to get past this over-hopped IPA craze. Most food I just can't enjoy after my taste buds have been paralyzed by an over-hopped craft beer. And what is up with all the fruit, vegetables, coffee and spices they want to put in beer? That is unnatural like itty bitty dogs. The craft brewers can create all the Frankenbeer they want, but I hope every brewery, large or small, will keep at least one traditional ale or porter on tap.
On the right, that's a 90 Shilling Ale from the O'Dell Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado. I can't identify the pink stuff my wife is drinking. (sorry, this shot is from my Fuji)