Comments on: Invest in America’s Past Time – Beer

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:43:11 +0000

@ Hancock – Coors? Really? That surprises me a little bit; I bet it’s because of the blue mountain trick! I agree with microbreweries that go public, I’m a sucker for them.

By: Hancock

Hancock — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:41:54 +0000

As a former liquor store clerk, I can say the following:
Coors Light sells more units than any other product hands down. Corona doesn’t sell as many units, but grosses about the same since they are only sold in bottle. Yuengling is in the top 5, but I can’t say too much about the Pennsylvania outside of the Northeast. Our store sold more Miller Lite than Bud, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that changes throughout the US. Wheat Bears are also good investments. Most come from microbreweries now, but watch out for the ones that go public.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:28:29 +0000

@ FFB – funny you say that, Smart Money has a Yes or No to invest in Berkshire Hathaway this month, both sides make compelling points. But your right, that guy is a decent investor : )

By: FFB

FFB — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:21:16 +0000

BUD may not stay so American. I believe the company InBev is looking to buy them. For now though another way to invest in them would be to buy Berkshire Hathaway which also holds American brands such as Coke and Proctor and Gamble. No dividend but I hear the guy that runs BH is a decent investor.

By: PT

PT — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:28:27 +0000

I’d say Intuit, who makes quicken…since people might be budgeting more. Also, any of the motorcycle, mo-ped companies because of the gas prices.

Of course, I’m purely speculating. I have no freakin’ clue. I’d say maybe the opposite of whatever my 401(k)is invested in.