Mr. Nightime Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Heineken announced plans Monday to buy the beer operations of Mexico's Fomento Económico Mexicano (Femsa) for about $7.6 billion, as the Dutch brewer moves to expand its operations in the Western Hemisphere. The deal will give Heineken, which brews Amstel and other beers, control of Femsa's key export brands, including Dos Equis, Tecate and Sol. The companies said the all-stock deal includes about $2.1 billion in debt and pension obligations. "The acquisition strengthens considerably our position within the global beer market," Jean-François van Boxmeer, chairman and chief executive of Heineken, said in a statement. "[it] expands our portfolio of leading international brands and enhances our leading position in the U.S. import market." Under the terms of the deal, Femsa will gain a 20% economic interest in the Heineken Group, and will have the right to appoint two non-executive representatives to Heineken's board. "Heineken presented us with the most compelling opportunity to transform our brewing assets," José Antonio Fernández Carbajal, chairman of the board and CEO of FEMSA, said in a statement. "In the context of the reconfiguration of the global brewing landscape, scale and geographic diversification are more important than ever," Carbajal said. "And this transaction responds to that imperative." The deal, which is subject to shareholder approval, is expected to close in the second quarter. Heineken (HINKY) expects to see cost savings of more than $200 million by 2013 as a result of the merger. "In the beginning, Adam had the blues, 'cause he was lonesome. So God helped him and created woman. Now everybody's got the blues." Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 This IS important news. I heard it on NPR coming to work this morning and my ears perked up. I'm not sure how it will spin, but I am sure that beer prices will increase - and they will add this to the list of reasons. BluesKeys is gonna be pissed. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Stay thirsty, my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nightime Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Good thing I drink Kona Fire Rock most times now. "In the beginning, Adam had the blues, 'cause he was lonesome. So God helped him and created woman. Now everybody's got the blues." Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Lately I'm a Tuborg man. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XSr, PEKPER, Voyager, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 R0lling Rock...and Mike's Hard Lemonade. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Shiner. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Benhamou Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Stella Artois or Hoegaarden for imports. Rickard's Red on tap (not as good in the bottle). Best dark beer you'll ever have. Sapporo for a nice crisp beer (made from rice!) Ian Benhamou Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals [url:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTheMusicalBox/]The Musical Box[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Shiner. I miss drinking. Not the hangovers and bad behavior, but the taste of a cold Shiner Boch, or a well-poured black-and-tan. I still have a beer every so often now, but since I developed an allergy to alcohol, it can kind of be a bummer. Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Sapporo for a nice crisp beer (made from rice!) Budweiser is 80% rice as well. It's not the rice alone that make Sapporo crisp. Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Benhamou Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Sapporo for a nice crisp beer (made from rice!) Budweiser is 80% rice as well. It's not the rice alone that make Sapporo crisp. No I know, I was just commenting that aside from being crisp it's also made from rice so very different taste. Budweiser could be made from Holy Water for all I care, it still sucks ass! Ian Benhamou Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals [url:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTheMusicalBox/]The Musical Box[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Guinness, Lagavulin for me. Not necessarily in that order. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I had an epiphany over new years at the Yard House in Palm Desert/Rancho Mirage, Ca. when I tried Green Flash Brewery's "Hop Head Red" on tap. A truly wonderful beer(ale). Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Budweiser could be made from Holy Water for all I care, it still sucks ass! +1. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XSr, PEKPER, Voyager, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Shiner. I miss drinking. Not the hangovers and bad behavior, but the taste of a cold Shiner Boch, or a well-poured black-and-tan. I still have a beer every so often now, but since I developed an allergy to alcohol, it can kind of be a bummer. Oof. That sucks. I once developed an allergy to cheap beer (seriously! Budweiser LOL) but it went away, I think. Then again, I can't recall the last time I had a cheap beer "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Heineken heh.... You can always judge a man's character from the beer he drinks. -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Heineken heh.... You can always judge a man's character from the beer he drinks. Really? So what do these beers say: - Heineken - Primo - Fat Tire - Guinness - Hamm's - PBR - Grolsch - Amstel Light .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I had an epiphany over new years at the Yard House in Palm Desert/Rancho Mirage, Ca. when I tried Green Flash Brewery's "Hop Head Red" on tap. A truly wonderful beer(ale). Green Flash is a great brewery. Try their IPA next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 The least interesting beer in the world is now controlled by a company from the Netherlands. I like Corona over those others anyway. Corona with lime is my official gigging drink. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Heineken heh.... You can always judge a man's character from the beer he drinks. Then you should consider revising your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 My favorite: http://www.stonebrew.com/tasting/ipa/ipa.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Oof. That sucks. I once developed an allergy to cheap beer (seriously! Budweiser LOL) but it went away, I think. Then again, I can't recall the last time I had a cheap beer It's really not that bad. It didn't kick in until I was about 30. I haven't been seriously drunk more than a few times in the past ten years as a result. I don't miss it, but as I said, the downside was many times worse than the upside for me. Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Guinness, Lagavulin for me. Not necessarily in that order. I LOVE Guinness... and I've been told that it tastes better in Ireland... (different ingredients? I don't know) Man, if I love Guinness that much here, imagine how much I'd love it there... Stuff and things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Heineken heh.... You can always judge a man's character from the beer he drinks. Really? So what do these beers say: - Heineken - Primo - Fat Tire - Guinness - Hamm's - PBR - Grolsch - Amstel Light this is funny http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/21/1074360833131.html -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Heineken heh.... You can always judge a man's character from the beer he drinks. Really? So what do these beers say: - Heineken - Primo - Fat Tire - Guinness - Hamm's - PBR - Grolsch - Amstel Light this is funny http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/21/1074360833131.html What she's yearning for is a firm "Sarah, I'll have Lagavulin...a double, neat, and water back." .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 What she's yearning for is a firm "Sarah, I'll have Lagavulin...a double, neat, and water back." Usually girls go for the jagermeisters types. Its too late by the time they realize the Lagavulins or even more, Remy's are what they want. -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Finstad Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I LOVE Guinness... and I've been told that it tastes better in Ireland... (different ingredients? I don't know) Man, if I love Guinness that much here, imagine how much I'd love it there... ... I think I hear a Vitamin G calling me saying, 'drink me, drink me' Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I still mostly end up drinking Budweiser. But like many around these parts, I was pretty unhappy when InBev acquired them, as it really hurt the local economy. In fact they just announced MORE layoffs. So if anybody has local brews - Schlafly, Morgan Street, Trailhead, O'Fallon, Highland, Boulevard (Kansas City, close enough), I drink those. Although if I'm going to go import, I prefer Czekvar or something along those lines. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I'm glad I don't drink alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Benhamou Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 So if anybody has local brews - Schlafly, Morgan Street, Trailhead, O'Fallon, Highland, Boulevard (Kansas City, close enough), I drink those. The local beers in Quebec rock! Ian Benhamou Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals [url:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTheMusicalBox/]The Musical Box[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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