TOM KAN PA wrote:

I sent this email to the Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh, Pa..

My wife and I, my daughters, my son-in-laws have been coming to the Penn
Brewery for many years. In fact, my older daughter had her wedding rehersal
dinner at the Penn Brewery.
My wife has been advised to eliminate alcoholic beverages from her diet. Since
you do not serve an NA beer, could she possibly bring a couple bottles of an NA
beer with her when we come to the Brewery?

Is there a part of "eliminate alcoholic beverages" that eludes both you
and the missus? Hint: so-called "NA" beers are not completely bereft
of alcohol. They can contain up to 0.5%. Penn Brewery offers plenty of
beverages containing *no* alcohol.

************************************************** ****I received this reply:
We'll take your suggestion under consideration but do not permit customers to
bring their own beverages into the restaurant. We do serve a number of juices,
soft drinks, tea, coffee, iced tea. Thanks for your support of our restaurant
through the years.
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I've been to restaurants that allow diabetics and patrons with other medical
problems to bring their own condiments, salad dressings, etc..

That's because the restaurant offers no alternative to their in-house
dressings and condiments. False comparison. Penn Brewery offers non-
alcoholic drinks - not "NA" beers, but real non-alcoholic drinks, like,
y'know, your frau is s'posed-ta drink and stuff.

I would think
that drinking an NA beer on a doctor's advice would fall into this category.
BTW, the NA beer would be Clausthaler, not the O'Doulle's crap that most all
restaurants and bars serve.

Right, because the particular brand of NA drink is of vital importance
here. The way I see it, you have two alternatives he order a nice
refreshing soft drink, juice, ice tea, or soda water for your missus at
Penn Brewery, or take your business elsewhere if you're dissatisfied
with their selection or their service.
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DGS