Originally Posted by NotDuncan

Some brewers are truly committed to their brand, one local Called Peticolas is an example of that. Michael Peticolas is a lawyer turned brewer who was instrumental in having a lot of the beer laws changed in Texas the last few years; such that they can now sell to the public in tap rooms, sell to go, etc. Until last year, he didn't even can or bottle anything, because, as he told me, he was afraid of not being able to maintain quality. Even now, he only cans three of his beers, out of a rotation of eight or nine. If you ever come across a Velvet Hammer tap, order one. Revolver was an example of a place that made fantastic beer. They sold out to Miller after about three years in business, and now the beer sucks. Some brewers want to do their thing and make good beer, others make good beer but want to sell to a macro as soon as possible and cash in.