In article >, says...
>
> On 9/9/12 11:12 AM, Bob O'Dyne wrote:
> > "American beer drinkers, who once had little option besides gassy,
> > mass-produced bathwater, may now choose from hundreds of beers of all
> > shades, styles and strengths."
> >
> > http://www.economist.com/node/21562224
>
> They're about 15 years behind the times. (Or should that be Times?)
>
> -- Larry

I had been drinking Bass Ale for some time until I showed up at a local
watering hole and they were fresh out. The bartender offered me a
Newcastle Brown Ale. Now I drink that.