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From: rdz@ccice5.UUCP (Robert D. Zarcone)
Newsgroups: net.wines
Subject: Lone Star beer
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Date: Mon, 28-Jan-85 16:47:07 EST
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Posted: Mon Jan 28 16:47:07 1985
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Since we don't have a net.spirits, I will ask this question here.
I walked into my local supplier the other day and found cases of
the legendary Texas brew.  I had never had it, and since they didn't
have six-packs, I thought I'd try a case.  As soon as I took my first
sip I knew I had tasted this beer before.  I thought for a moment,
had another sip, and said "Carling Black Label".  I then inspected
the label and saw G. Heilman (sp?  label not here, sigh).  I know
that Heilman has been buying every independent around for the last
couple of years.  My question is, was Lone Star an independent that
got bought-up?  It would sure explain the sudden availability of this
brand.  BTW, not bad for a domestic.  A little on the sweet side, but
at least not the "foaming water" that is usually the hallmark of
domestic beer.