Beer Wars Movie Review and DVD Giveaway

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27 Responses

  1. I already have the DVD so you can exclude me from the giveaway to give someone else a chance.

    But I loved the film and Sam I believe was the shining part of movie. You are right about his charisma and you can’t help but like him. I found myself wanting to drive up to Delaware and go to the brewery and brewpub just to get the chance to talk to him about beer.

    Rhonda’s story was kind of sad. The part where she was leaving home to go out and work and her kid is crying was a very sad moment. And in the end I wasn’t sure whether to feel sorry for her or angry at her for trying to sell off her brand to the bigger names.

    Over all I thought it was really informative and got an emotion out of me and I believe is the main goal of a documentary. In the end it did what it was suppose to do to me.

  2. Chris Nascimento says:

    I enjoyed this movie a great deal inthe theater. But I thought it focused too much on Rhonda, particularly when it is so debatable if her products meet the definition of craft beer. This movie is well worth having however, lots of facinating insight…

  3. Jim says:

    I was hoping to see this in the theater, but was not in one in my area, so disappointing.

  4. nate says:

    I haven’t seen this movie, but intend too…winning it from simply beer would be a plus.

    My interest is especially piqued from this:
    As a parent I’d be remiss if I didn’t say, I felt there was almost an intrusion into the personal life of Sam Calagione and Rhonda Kallman that I could have done without. Throughout the movie we were able to see glimpses into both Sam’s and especially Rhonda’s family life. It does show them as “human” instead of a corporate machine, but still, for me family is a pretty sacred thing that the public doesn’t get to see.

    I have four children with a fifth on the way in about five weeks. As a guy who inspires to open a brewery, I’ve wondered how it would work and how I could continue to be a “family man.”

  5. Per Larsson says:

    From the trailer it seems like a must-see. If I win the DVD I will copy it to the phone and show it to everyone down the pub! (But not to all at the same time, of course…)

  6. Pete Culos says:

    Peter, I’m a big Sam Calagieon fan…but I don’t really need to see his personal life either! Hey, I went to the City yesterday for Craft Beer Week. We were there too early for any events, but did get to a couple of great places. Want a write-up for the blog?

    Pete

  7. Pat says:

    Would love to win a copy of the DVD. These guys are the rock stars of craft brew.

  8. Michael says:

    Would love to win this dvd. Am especially interested on seeing what they had to say about Dogfish. I happened to come across them not long ago, and am now a big fan.
    Thanks!!

  9. Jay says:

    Wow, sounds like a great movie. Would love to check it out!

  10. Josh says:

    I would love to see this DVD, sounds like an interesting film.

  11. I still haven’t seen it either although it was written about extensively online. I’d like to see it, but it still sounds a bit lopsided regarding who is the good-guy and who is the bad-guy. It sounds like ‘here is the deal’ no thought required by you.

    Really. How many American families are able to grow because Mom or Dad works for AB? Quite a few I imagine. How many kids go to college because of all the Bud that is sold? A bunch I bet. How many people have a job because they make commercials for MGD64? Its not all bad. I’m sure there are big-brewer execs who sacrifice for family too.

    Business can be brutal – that’s Capitalism. The Craft-beer world seems to often be based in some kind of weird open-source crunchy lovefest.

  12. Dustin Kalman says:

    I am really dying to see this movie. I unfortunately couldn’t make it to any theater showings in my area due to school (night class) and other commitments.

  13. Roland says:

    I’m not sure how I haven’t heard about this movie. It sounds awesome. As an avid beer drinker(not just bud light), I enjoy all things beer.

  14. Drew says:

    I’ve been wanting to see this for a while. The closest screening to me was an hour away and I just couldn’t make it. It looks like I’d learn more about beer from the movie, and that’s always good.

  15. Sean says:

    I just heard about this movie today from another beer blog. I added it to my netflix queue, but sadly they don’t have a copy yet so it would be great to win a copy. Thanks for the chance!

  16. David T says:

    I also was not able to attend the screening, but am looking forward to seeing it! I was planning to buy a copy soon, but winning one would be even better!

  17. Joe says:

    I’ve been wanting to see this movie, but haven’t had the chance yet. Winning my own copy would be cool. I enjoy craft beer and my homebrew. This documentary sounds very interesting. I’d love to learn more about the industry.

  18. Billy Vegas says:

    I wish I had a copy of this beast on DVD… looks amazing.

    Great review, btw. If I don’t win it, I’m definitely picking it up…

  19. David Doucette says:

    Re: your take on showing Sam & Rhonda’s personal life – it didn’t bother me but I felt the movie suffered for it. I didn’t need this ‘humanizing’ to flesh out the David v Goliath angle and felt the time could have been better spent examining market tactics.

  20. Eric Cyr says:

    This movie sounds so interesting! I have in on back order through NetFlix. As a home brewer I like to take in all the information about the history of all sorts of beer. This definitely looks like a must see. Oh and if I win it I can remove it from NetFlix queue! Yay!

    Saguaro Barlywine-Secondary
    Copa Ale-Drinking
    GBR IPA-In Queue
    Willy Goat Bock-Primary

  21. Jessica C says:

    Really wished i could have gone to the theater to see this, but couldn’t make it. Would really love to win a copy!

  22. JT Neville says:

    Dan from Devils Canyon Brewery recommended this to me months ago, I heartily recommend it to all interested in beer and business. There is a soda one too he also shared:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPbh6Ru7VVM

  23. Paul Wagner says:

    I have never heard of this movie but after seeing the trailer I feel it’s a must see. I have become a bit of a beer afficionado (amature of course) and recently have become a beer brewer. I have sampled many different styles of beer and have brewed a few too. I would LOVE to win this DVD!!!

  24. Marianna says:

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  25. Rial says:

    I watched this movie on recommendation of a friend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have been planning a beer dinner for my friends and would love to add a showing to part of the evening’s festivities.

  26. Dan says:

    Enjoyed the film. Hope I win a DVD.

  27. Andrés says:

    The movie’s a great input in the whole ‘Fast Food Nation’ / ‘No Logo’ kind of debate on big-capital consumerism.