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Xipe Totec Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-08-09 08:29 PM
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Kudos to the lounge for helping the economy!
Economic Report: Beer - The REAL Economic Stimulus - 04/09/09

Economic Report:

Does beer help the economy? According to a new study commissioned by the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association it does. One point nine million jobs are created by beer sales and the industry contributes $198 billion annually to the economy. The study suggests one million jobs are created within the industry while the beer industry supports 888,000 retail positions.



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Xipe Totec Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-08-09 10:21 PM
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1. Hey! what happened to all the beer gulping DU loungers?
This is a toast to you, my friends!

:toast:
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Tom Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-08-09 10:24 PM
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2. Thanks for the idea
maybe I should apply for a job at a local brewery...
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Xipe Totec Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-08-09 10:25 PM
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3. I love microbrews
Cambridge Brewing Company is my favorite.

But there are many, many fine breweries in the US.

:hi:
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Tom Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-08-09 10:56 PM
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4. several in Portland and in general Oregon
Widmer, Bridgeport, Full Sail, Deschutes, heck even McMenamins...
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Silver Swan Donating Member (805 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-08-09 11:08 PM
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5. My son-in-law
who works as a bartender, thanks you all.

(Well, actually, I thank you for helping him contribute to his and my daughter's household income.)
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Xipe Totec Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-10-09 07:49 PM
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6. It is our pleasure!
Truly! :toast:
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