Name me some beer companies that don't give to RW causes

[fujiyama]

Alright, is there anyway I can drink a beer and not feel guilty that I'm giving to a RW cause? My friend got me hooked on Killians Irish Red and I find out that it's bottled or manufactured by Coors! Damn!

Anyone have any good alternatives (similar reddish color, taste, etc)?

[TexasProgresive]

1. I think you're gonna have to brew your own-

or drink wine.

look at this

http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/contrib.asp?Ind=N02

[Misunderestimator]

2. Hey, I don't see Sam Adams on that list...

They make a variety of really good beers... really the only domestic beer I can stand. Any clue what their political persuasion might be?

Otherwise, I'd stick to imported beers but then you have to consider the domestic distributor.

[mdmc]

3. Fat Tire Ale, Fort Collins , CO

All else are uncivilized.

[TreeHuggingLiberal]

14. Best beer ever...

Love Fat tire but I just can't find it my current area

[mdmc]

28. where are you ?

perhap we can get some fat tire assistance!

[TreeHuggingLiberal]

29. I currently reside in a small town

about 60 miles east of Memphis. Pretty much in the boonies.

[mdmc]

31. I'm glad you found DU!

Sorry, I can't get you the kind ales in TN.

[TreeHuggingLiberal]

33. Thanks

Yeah, I'm definitely the minority in my area, but more and more Kerry bumper stickers are popping up every day...maybe we'll soon be able to get some fat tire also.

[jpgray]

4. Samuel Jackson doesn't support Republicans...

motherfucker.

[WillParkinson]

7. Huh?

So he SHOULD support Republicans?

[IronLionZion]

15. no, he's calling YOU a motherfucker

from Chappelle's Show (It's gets you drunk motherfucker!)

[WillParkinson]

16. Um....OK....

Never watched it so I'll have to trust you.

[jpgray]

21. Dave Chappelle did a spoof on Sam Adams

Instead of Sam Adams beer, it was Sam Jackson beer. If you're familiar with his roles in Pulp Fiction, etc. it's quite funny.

'I'll have a Samuel Jackson, please.'

--cut to Dave dressed up as Sam Jackson in revolutionary war garb--

'Good motherf#cking choice, motherf#cker.'

Funny.

:D

[fujiyama]

26. It'll get you drunk!

You'll be F*ckin fat girls in no time!

[Twillig]

32. Visual aid

YES, I DO HAVE TO TALK LIKE THIS! HAVEN'T YOU SEEN ANY OF MY MOVIES!?

[cheezus]

8. It gets you drunk, fucker!

[RebelOne]

5. Very interesting info at that site.

Good news is that most of the recording industry donates 100% to Democrats.

[Misunderestimator]

6. I wonder how good a long cold glass of CD would taste though.

:)

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

12. Yeah, they're odd that way.

Most greedy corporations like to use Republicans to manipulate the US government, but the RIAA prefers to work through "Democrats" like Fritz Hollings and Howard Berman. I guess when you prefer your greed straight-up rather than mixed with ideology, you have to shop around a bit.

[tcfrogs]

9. Leinenkugel?

Just curious if anyone knows their contribution history.

[mac56]

10. Leinenkugel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Miller.

Up till recently owned by Philip Morris, but then bought by South African Breweries.

[tcfrogs]

11. So, I suppose now I have to feel guilty for drinking ANY beer

Next, you'll tell me that all the liquor companies/distributors are R-contributors too.

I'd better not ask...

[LynneSin]

13. If you stick with a microbrew or non-American Beer, you can't go wrong

Seriously, Microbrews are all about small businesses trying to keep afloat in a world dominated by the Super-Corporations like Coors and Anheiser-Busch. Killians Red was created by Coors in order to compete against the Microbrews. I've had it and basically it tasted like Coors with Red food coloring in it.

[Philostopher]

17. Have to agree with you, there.

And even if they are contributing to right wing causes, these local micros, they aren't exactly bankrolling the Bush* campaign. As you say, most of them are struggling to keep their heads above water, and don't have the discretionary income to support any given candidate or cause because they have to eat.

But I have noticed most of them try to keep the politics out of their promotions, and frankly, most of the local craft and microbrewed beer is leagues better than the commercial stuff anyway.

Here's a good microbrewery that ships outside Cleveland, though I don't know how far:

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/

I don't know for a fact that the owners/operators are liberals, but the clientele sure looked like a bunch of people I'd hang around with if I lived in Cleveland.

[LynneSin]

18. I would have to say the same thing about Dogfish Ale here in Delaware

Definately a great beer to try. I like their Tackle Box, which is a selection of four of their beers!!

[GOPisEvil]

20. Dogfish is good stuff!

:9

[Beware the Beast Man]

25. Great Lakes is fantastic

I'm fortunate to live in a town that has such a great microbrewery. As for distribution, I've seen it as far as PA, so not too far outside Cleveland. So that's better excuse than any to have a DU rally in Cleveland! :beer:

[fudge stripe cookays]

19. Unibroue

has some wonderful stuff. They're French Canadian, and we've grown to love them. Down here, we can get them at places like Sigel's and Central Market.

http://www.unibroue.com/english.cfm

Blanche de Chambly (Chambly White), Don de Dieu (Gift from God), Fin du Monde (End of the World), Maudite (the Damned) are all yummy!

The Ephemere is not as good.

I don't see any truly evil distributors on their list.

FSC

[Brahma Bull]

22. I hope Coors, Miller, and Guiness don't contribute.

I'd die if they did. Not really. I'll still drink it. :)

[GOPisEvil]

23. You must be joking.

Coors IS the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy.

[Brahma Bull]

24. Are they really?

I seriously didn't know that.

Oh well. I'll still drink it.

[GOPisEvil]

27. Look up who founded The Heritage Foundation.

If you want to support that and Pete Coors Senate run in Colorado, be my guest, but know who you're supporting.

[Screaming Lord Byron]

30. Most of the Canadian brews work, except Big Rock.