Happy hour

[59again]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd

[Stu from NYC]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd

Only thing I can think of is happy hour is for alcoholic drinks

[retiredguy123]

I think they expect alcohol drinkers to drink 3 or 4 beers, and to stay beyond the happy hour.

[Two Bills]

Non-alcohol beer always reminds me of the Monty Python Dead Parrot sketch.

"This beer is no more.
It has ceased to be.
It is without life
It is a beer no longer!":smiley:

[tophcfa]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd

My understanding is that it actually costs more to make beer without alcohol. First they have to make regular beer, then they have to run it through an additional process to remove the alcohol (the process also removes about 2/3 of the calories). That being said, why don’t establishments offer 2 for 1 on all beer, regardless of its price or whether it contains alcohol?

The more relevant question is why can’t one buy non alcohol beer anyplace that sells other non alcohol beverages such as water, soda, or sports drinks? Why are people who don’t drink alcohol forced to find non alcohol beer amidst a sea of alcohol products?

[retiredguy123]

Non-alcoholic beer can actually contain up to 0.5 percent alcohol by volume.

[billethkid]

Non alcoholic beer at Arnold Palmers happy hour is half price......$2.50

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:censored:

[tophcfa]

Non-alcoholic beer can actually contain up to 0.5 percent alcohol by volume.

Non alcohol beer actually can contain up to .05% alcohol by volume. One would have to drink approximately 80 beers to get the alcohol equivalent of one relatively weak 4% ABV beer. Several NA beers, including Bud Zero and Heineken 0.0, contain such minuscule trace amounts of alcohol they are considered to be totally alcohol free. In my opinion, Bud Zero tastes better than a Bud Light and has only 50 calories, zero sugar, and almost no carbs.

[Stu from NYC]

Non alcohol beer actually can contain up to .05% alcohol by volume. One would have to drink approximately 80 beers to get the alcohol equivalent of one relatively weak 4% ABV beer. Several NA beers, including Bud Zero and Heineken 0.0, contain such minuscule trace amounts of alcohol they are considered to be totally alcohol free. In my opinion, Bud Zero tastes better than a Bud Light and has only 50 calories, zero sugar, and almost no carbs.

80 beers excuse while I get started to see.:bigbow:

[retiredguy123]

Non alcohol beer actually can contain up to .05% alcohol by volume. One would have to drink approximately 80 beers to get the alcohol equivalent of one relatively weak 4% ABV beer. Several NA beers, including Bud Zero and Heineken 0.0, contain such minuscule trace amounts of alcohol they are considered to be totally alcohol free. In my opinion, Bud Zero tastes better than a Bud Light and has only 50 calories, zero sugar, and almost no carbs.
Not exactly. It depends on which beer you are referring to.

"What Is Nonalcoholic Beer?
Nonalcoholic beers are simply beers that have either had the alcohol removed or have been brewed to contain less alcohol than the legal limit. By law, beverages can claim to be nonalcoholic as long as they don’t exceed the limit of 0.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."

So, drinking about eight, 0.5 percent beers would be equal to one Miller Lite.

[CosmicTrucker]

Nonalcoholic beer is synonymous to caffeine free coffee, neither do I understand why or what’s the purpose of buying and drinking these fake products.

[banjobob]

The demand is so low for those drinks it is just a courtesy to stock them.

[retiredguy123]

Nonalcoholic beer is synonymous to caffeine free coffee, neither do I understand why or what’s the purpose of buying and drinking these fake products.
And, vegetables pretending to be hamburgers.

[Mrmean58]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd

It's all about demand. Restaurants serve many more beers than non alcoholic beers so they can buy beers in volume i.e. a cheaper cost.

[crash]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd

Maybe because they are both made with the same ingredients water, barley, hops and yeast. The same process fermentation. Then you remove the alcohol so maybe should cost more.

[Windguy]

The country clubs do not have happy hour prices for bottled beer, so if you want something with flavor (like an IPA) you have to pay full price. I suspect the demand for near beers to be even lower and so they come in a bottle or can and are not discounted.

[dewilson58]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 ,

Ask them.

:ohdear:

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd

Probably because people will pay.

[Samcat13]

Since it started out as beer it should be discounted during happy hour or maybe not.

[retiredguy123]

The country clubs do not have happy hour prices for bottled beer, so if you want something with flavor (like an IPA) you have to pay full price. I suspect the demand for near beers to be even lower and so they come in a bottle or can and are not discounted.
I agree. Most happy hours are only for draft beer, not bottled beer. I don't think you can buy draft non-alcoholic beer.

[Stu from NYC]

Ask them.

:ohdear:

Easier to ask here?

[flash4353]

This is America. Anyone can charge as much as they want for anything. It's simply supply and demand.

[Rodneysblue]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd
Did you ask them why?

[Regorp]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd
If The Irish are such good drinker's, why is there a non alcohol beer named O'Douls.

[Haggar]

[QUOTE=billethkid;2146066]Non alcoholic beer at Arnold Palmers happy hour is half price......$2.50

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And speaking of Arnold Palmer's Legends confirmed that they do charge 3.75% for using credit cards.

Attended a Webinar yesterday on surcharging for credit cards. All but two states allow it (CT & ME the exceptions).
Cannot surcharge on debit cards.
Cannot make a profit on the surcharge.
Must get permission from their processor.
Must meet quite a few rules.
Can charge some customers and not others.
Can charge based upon the size of the order.
Other flexibility in what and who can be charged.

In studies an insignificant drop in sales from surcharging.

Today I call up my clients who take credit cards to see if they want to consider it.

[jmpalladino]

How Happy can a person get in an hour drinking non-alcoholic beer? Thus not included in "Happy Hour" pricing. Makes sense to me.

[PersonOfInterest]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd

They charge 3 to 4 dollars for iced tea, lemonade or soda, but usually free refills.

[tophcfa]

How Happy can a person get in an hour drinking non-alcoholic beer? Thus not included in "Happy Hour" pricing. Makes sense to me.

If you can’t be happy without alcohol then you have a drinking problem.

[Hifred]

I don't drink alcohol but I always order a coke. When I go to the Fenny Grill they won't give me chips because they are only for those ordering alcohol during their happy hour. I disagree with this. Why not include those of us who don't drink alcohol. Also I am very happy so happy hour should apply to all not just those who like to drink alcohol. There are angry drunks so to those of you who say you need alcohol to be happy I respectfully disagree!

[Dana1963]

[QUOTE=billethkid;2146066]Non alcoholic beer at Arnold Palmers happy hour is half price......$2.50

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And speaking of Arnold Palmer's Legends confirmed that they do charge 3.75% for using credit cards.

Attended a Webinar yesterday on surcharging for credit cards. All but two states allow it (CT & ME the exceptions).
Cannot surcharge on debit cards.
Cannot make a profit on the surcharge.
Must get permission from their processor.
Must meet quite a few rules.
Can charge some customers and not others.
Can charge based upon the size of the order.
Other flexibility in what and who can be charged.

In studies an insignificant drop in sales from surcharging.

Today I call up my clients who take credit cards to see if they want to consider it.
Just another restaurant on my BLACK LIST.

[fdpaq0580]

Nonalcoholic beer is synonymous to caffeine free coffee, neither do I understand why or what’s the purpose of buying and drinking these fake products.

There are many times I would like a beer rather than some sweet drink with my meal, but I also do not want to be consuming alcohol. That's when I like a non-alcoholic beer. I, unlike some, drink beer for the taste, not the buzz.

[fdpaq0580]

How Happy can a person get in an hour drinking non-alcoholic beer? Thus not included in "Happy Hour" pricing. Makes sense to me.

If I am the designated driver, the I get very happy with a non-alcoholic beer rather than sipping my Shirley Temple thru a little pink straw. 🍺🍹😝

[TSO/ISPF]

Maybe because they are both made with the same ingredients water, barley, hops and yeast. The same process fermentation. Then you remove the alcohol so maybe should cost more.

Clausthaler Dry Hopped. Great amber beer. IMHO

[jmpalladino]

How Happy can a person get in an hour drinking non-alcoholic beer? Thus not included in "Happy Hour" pricing. Makes sense to me.

Come on Folks I was trying to have some fun with this silly post. Don't take life so seriously, you all will live longer.

[Vermilion Villager]

Why do restaurants charge full price for non alcoholic beer 4.50to5.00 , can’t drink alcohol so I drink nonalcoholic beer but I get charged full price where if I were drinking Alcohol beer which I can’t I would be charged anywhere from 2.50 /3.50 just checking thought it was odd

Oh Oh....I saw this on Jeopardy last week!! "What is an example of a first world problem?" :beer3::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Heyitsrick]

Those who say NA beers have no/less taste than alcohol beers have probably never tried the NA brews from Athletic Brewing out of CT. Their "Run Wild" IPA is quite flavorful.

Reviewer quote:

Connecticut’s Athletic Brewing does one thing and one thing only: NA beer with a craft-brewery mentality. That means there are many different types of beer available, like the IPA. "The heavy malt in this brew is awesome because it actually tastes like a West Coast American IPA," says Kevin Bradford, a partner of Harlem Hops. "It’s the best NA beer I have ever tasted." Perfect for fans of craft beer, these NA beers are created with the idea that, just because there’s no alcohol, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor or variety.

The 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers to Drink in 2022 | by Liquor.com (https://www.liquor.com/best-nonalcoholic-beers-5078321)



Pic:

https://i.postimg.cc/d18B8VhC/Non-Alcoholic-IPA.jpg

[jimlocke]

Non-alcoholic beer still has some alcohol. (.5%)

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

There are many great non alcoholic beers on the market , I enjoy Clausthaler, Becks , Heineken , that said I only have one when I just want a beer taste , I don’t see the point in having more then one , that’s for real beer drinking which I don’t do much of because I just love my straight vodka. It never crossed my mind to even ask why it’s not included in happy hour . FYI I stopped going to Arnold Palmer when they started the surcharge I used to go a couple of times a month

[bjtraut52]

Because it tastes good and I don’t need the buzz

[DaleDivine]

This is America. Anyone can charge as much as they want for anything. It's simply supply and demand.

NOT really, there are price gouging laws to protect us...
:(:D:ho:

[fdpaq0580]

Those who say NA beers have no/less taste than alcohol beers have probably never tried the NA brews from Athletic Brewing out of CT. Their "Run Wild" IPA is quite flavorful.


I'll pass. It may be good, but "athletic" and "run wild" make me think taste and smell of sweaty gym shoes, socks and jockstraps. Ugh! Too many other good choices. 😖😋😕👅

[pauld315]

When I was down here looking for a home I sat outside at Red Sauce and was surprised how low prices were for beer. There was a lady sitting next to me that worked in some capacity for the developer. She said the developer had the mindset of "keep them drunk and they will remain happy"

[JMintzer]

When I was down here looking for a home I sat outside at Red Sauce and was surprised how low prices were for beer. There was a lady sitting next to me that worked in some capacity for the developer. She said the developer had the mindset of "keep them drunk and they will remain happy"

Except "The Developer" does not own nor run Red Sauce...

[Flyers999]

I think they expect alcohol drinkers to drink 3 or 4 beers, and to stay beyond the happy hour.

But if I have to drink 80 NA beers to get as happy as one regular beer, shouldn't they expect NA drinkers to drink more?

[pauld315]

Except "The Developer" does not own nor run Red Sauce...

No kidding, I think we were talking about the cheap drinks and extended happy hours that were prevalent when the developer essentially owned and ran most of the restaurants and country clubs before they started leasing them out. Back when I was talking to this lady, even though the developer had started leasing the facilities out instead of renting them, you could find beer for under 2 bucks (and in some places 1 dollar beers) pretty much all day and all night if you traveled around.

[Stu from NYC]

Except "The Developer" does not own nor run Red Sauce...

They do get a piece of the action

[Byte1]

You might ask "why is an iced tea the same price as a soda?" Things that make you say "hmmm."