Apparently the world is ending two years early
I just went out for a beer and they said that the main brewery in Ecuador is shut down.
Stock tip for savvy forers: invest in Ecuadorian Rum and Caña. 
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No offense, but where's the problem with that? They can simply import more European beer then.. Everybody knows that the best beer in the world is made in good ol' Europe
Perhaps this may offer some relief to you my friend, I hate to see suffering in
the world.
Maybe the 1920s and Prohibition are back.
From wikipedia Portland, Oregon: (for Billstpor and Ray)
Portland hosts a number of festivals throughout the year in celebration of beer and brewing, including the Oregon Brewers Festival. Held each summer during the last full weekend of July, it is the largest outdoor craft beer festival in North America with over 70,000 attendees in 2008.[46] Other major beer festivals throughout the calendar year include the Spring Beer and Wine Festival in April, the North American Organic Brewers Festival in June, the Portland International Beerfest in July,[47] and the Holiday Ale Festival in December.
Portland is well-known for its microbrewery beer.[48] Oregon Public Broadcasting has documented Portland's role in the microbrew revolution in the United States in a report called Beervana.[49] Some illustrate Portlanders' interest in the beverage by an offer made in 1888 when local brewer Henry Weinhard volunteered to pump beer from his brewery into the newly dedicated Skidmore Fountain. However, the renown for quality beer dates to the 1980s when state law was changed to allow consumption of beer on brewery premises. Brewery innovation was supported by the abundance of local ingredients, including two-row barley, over a dozen varieties of hops, and pure water from the Bull Run Watershed. The Willamette Valley is one of the leading hop growing regions in the United States.[citation needed]
With twenty-eight breweries within the city, Portland is home to more breweries than any other city in the country,[48] which is partially responsible for CNBC to name Portland the best city for happy hour in the U.S.[50] The McMenamin brothers alone have over thirty brewpubs, distilleries, and wineries scattered throughout the metropolitan area, several in renovated cinemas and other old buildings otherwise destined for demolition. Other notable Portland brewers include Widmer Brothers, BridgePort, and Hair of the Dog, as well as numerous smaller, quality brewers. In 1999, author Michael "Beerhunter" Jackson called Portland a candidate for the beer capital of the world because the city boasted more breweries than Cologne, Germany. The Portland Oregon Visitors Association promotes "Beervana" and "Brewtopia" as nicknames for the city.[51] In mid-January 2006, Mayor Tom Potter officially gave the city a new nickname: Beertown.[52]
That all being said, my favorite right now is Ninkasi's Double Believer Red (from Eugene, Oregon)
I live in a small fishing village that has no real addresses. As far as I know, there is currently one post office in the state. Getting the stuff to brew beer here is difficult. Gettng basil, Chinese mustard, lemons, barley, horse radish, and many other things practically requires a trip to Miami and smuggling them through customs. Imported beer is expensive where it's available, the local brew was $1.25 for a 600ml bottle at an ocean front restaurant and available for less in local bars.
There would appear to be a world wide decline in sales,a tragedy in the making.
Research released by Nielsen and Citi has revealed that beer sales in Australia recorded volume declines for the eighth consecutive month in August 2010. With beer drinkers in the country increasingly opting for quality over quantity, not only are major brands at the mercy of microbreweries, but the category in general risks losing share to other alcoholic drinks.
The data, reported by the Sydney Morning Herald on October 12, indicates that in the month to August 2010 volume sales of Foster's Victoria Bitter fell by 15.4%. The company's premium low-calorie beer Pure Blonde fared even worse, with its volumes dropping by closer to 20%. Similarly, Lion Nathan's Tooheys brand was down 16.2%, while its Boag's and XXXX lines fell by 8.1% and 4.2%, respectively.
The declines were attributed to the cooler weather, as well as consumers moving from traditional to boutique brands; these are typically offered in smaller bottles, contributing to lower volume sales. This shift is due to consumers adopting a more quality-driven approach when selecting alcoholic beverages, and the growing appeal of craft beers that offer new flavors, styles and recipes. Indicating the trend towards microbrews, the site Crafty Pint was launched in August 2010 to offer consumers a simple guide to the best craft brewers, beers and bars, as well as reviews, interactive maps, recipes and limited release brews, for the growing wave of craft beer drinkers emerging in Australia
Here's a beer for you. I wonder what is going on with the main brewery.
Here is a kit to make your own! lol
The Prohibition thing is on top of that: there was already a national ban on alcohol sales on Sundays and a local ban on Mondays. The owner literally said that there is no beer available in Ecuador, so enjoy the last 30 bottles left. . .and they raised the price 20%.
