Beer Prices v. Wine Prices

bobarian · 03-20-2010, 07:19 PM

With beer, wine and cigars there are varying levels of participation and commitment.

Jug wine, Budweiser, Macanudo cigars appeal to the masses. There is a reason these are all top sellers in their categories. Their flavor may not appeal to the afficionado but they were not designed for that market

Mid-level wines, Premium beer, $5-10 cigars appeal to those who want a bit more from the product than entry level.

High end wines($100 and up), craft beer and premium cigars are directed towards a very limited market. Not knowing the numbers I would guess less than 15% of market share in any of the three categories.

Of course there are wines, beers and cigars that can crossover between market but for the most part they are meant to sell to a certain consumer.

Snobs are found at each level. Snobbery is not class exclusive.

TheRiddick · 03-20-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Snobs are found at each level. Snobbery is not class exclusive.

Great post and a great point.

Just to underscore it, are posters on this board who make it a point of saying they "only smoke CCs" snobs? Or do they simply smoke what they like?

03-20-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Great post and a great point.

Just to underscore it, are posters on this board who make it a point of saying they "only smoke CCs" snobs? Or do they simply smoke what they like?

Their are some of both on this board.

Neuromancer · 03-20-2010, 07:59 PM

It's easy to justify the cost of anything you like, want, and enjoy so I really don't think it's an issue of beer vs. wine class-wise or anything else...sometimes I want a glass of wine, sometimes a beer, and sometime hard liquor...it's whatever you're in the mood for...unless you drink that cheap-a$$ bitter Budweiser (like Marie's sister-in-law who does a 6-pack a day), then it's class

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SeanGAR · 03-20-2010, 08:21 PM

14 bucks for a 6 pack of world class beer - you can get a nice bottle of wine for 14 bucks, but it won't be world class.

03-20-2010, 07:19 PM	#1
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Beer Prices v. Wine Prices With beer, wine and cigars there are varying levels of participation and commitment. Jug wine, Budweiser, Macanudo cigars appeal to the masses. There is a reason these are all top sellers in their categories. Their flavor may not appeal to the afficionado but they were not designed for that market Mid-level wines, Premium beer, $5-10 cigars appeal to those who want a bit more from the product than entry level. High end wines($100 and up), craft beer and premium cigars are directed towards a very limited market. Not knowing the numbers I would guess less than 15% of market share in any of the three categories. Of course there are wines, beers and cigars that can crossover between market but for the most part they are meant to sell to a certain consumer. Snobs are found at each level. Snobbery is not class exclusive.

03-20-2010, 07:59 PM	#4
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: Beer Prices v. Wine Prices It's easy to justify the cost of anything you like, want, and enjoy so I really don't think it's an issue of beer vs. wine class-wise or anything else...sometimes I want a glass of wine, sometimes a beer, and sometime hard liquor...it's whatever you're in the mood for...unless you drink that cheap-a$$ bitter Budweiser (like Marie's sister-in-law who does a 6-pack a day), then it's class ... __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

03-20-2010, 08:21 PM	#5
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Beer Prices v. Wine Prices 14 bucks for a 6 pack of world class beer - you can get a nice bottle of wine for 14 bucks, but it won't be world class. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?