Anheuser-Busch plant in Georgia produces emergency drinking water instead of beer for people affecte - Polidicks

[img]http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/lt/lt_cache/thumbnail/615/img/photos/2012/11/02/77/df/photo_3_1.JPG[/img] [quote]Cartersville’s Anheuser-Busch plant has switched over one of its lines from producing cans of beer to producing cans of emergency drinking water for victims of Superstorm Sandy. “We have a history of supporting relief efforts especially in times of disaster,” said Plant General Manager Rob Haas. “Emergency water is something our company is uniquely positioned to do.” The switchover began early Friday morning and will continue for about 24 hours. During that time, company officials estimate they’ll produce and ship about 44,000 cases of drinking water. That means well over a million cans of water for disaster victims in New Jersey and New York. “It’s a relatively easy process,” said Plant Operations Manager Scott Vail. “The biggest thing we have to do is shut down and clean, because we don’t want any beer mixed in with the water we’re sending up there to the people.” Vail is from New Jersey and still has family in the disaster area, so the decision to switch over from beer to emergency drinking water hits home. “There’s people up there in need,” said Vail. “We feel for them. I’m actually from New Jersey, so I have a little deeper meaning for me personally, so we understand what those people are going through.” Company officials said the federal government does not pay for the water. They said Anheuser-Busch donates the cans free of charge, something they said the company has done for more than a hundred years. “It makes us feel great,” said employee Sam McElveen of Floyd County. “A lot of people don’t have the opportunity to help, so we look at this actually as an opportunity to help.”[/quote] [url]http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/beer-plant-switches-line-make-emergency-water/nSwFz/[/url]

why don't beer companies expand into this market, do you want to drink dasani or anheuser busch drinking water?

[QUOTE=TropicalV2;38305256]why don't beer companies expand into this market, do you want to drink dasani or anheuser busch drinking water?[/QUOTE] dasani, busch is terrible

It's just bud light with a different label

they should produce emergency beer aswell.

Canned water certainly is a cool idea at least.

[QUOTE=jaredop;38305497]It's just bud light with a different label[/QUOTE] I found this much funnier than i should have..

[QUOTE=mysteryman;38305917]I found this much funnier than i should have..[/QUOTE] Maybe it's because I'm not a drinker, but I don't get the whole "beer is water" thing. I assume it just because it's not as strong as whiskey or vodka? And if so, who cares, everyone has their own preferences.

[QUOTE=Mr. Someguy;38305954]Maybe it's because I'm not a drinker, but I don't get the whole "beer is water" thing. I assume it just because it's not as strong as whiskey or vodka? And if so, who cares, everyone has their own preferences.[/QUOTE] It's the light beers that are very tame and are jokingly compared to water. Drink something like Colt 45 and it will tickle your taste buds.

Watch these become a collector's item.

I was just about to say that I'd stock up on them if I lived there

because there are actually good people in the business world

[QUOTE=Mr. Someguy;38305954]Maybe it's because I'm not a drinker, but I don't get the whole "beer is water" thing. I assume it just because it's not as strong as whiskey or vodka? And if so, who cares, everyone has their own preferences.[/QUOTE] As dedo mentioned, Budweiser is pretty tame as far as beers go. Compared to some other brews it's like piss-water.

Absolutely genius, and i'm sure genuine. Really a win-win-win. Help people out, massive amount of advertising, everyone thinks your an awesome company. Genius.

[QUOTE=Upgrade123;38306101]Watch these become a collector's item.[/QUOTE] I'd certainly want one.

[QUOTE=TropicalV2;38305256]why don't beer companies expand into this market, do you want to drink dasani or anheuser busch drinking water?[/QUOTE] What about tapwater? Now in times of disaster that may not be the option for many, but if yer tap works just fine, what's the issue?

[QUOTE=Fatfatfatty;38306779]What about tapwater? Now in times of disaster that may not be the option for many, but if yer tap works just fine, what's the issue?[/QUOTE] often enough the water supply will be contaminated after a disaster.

Huh, are things really that bad in New York? Regardless, it's neat that the brewers are working to prepare emergency resources.

[QUOTE=Fatfatfatty;38306779]What about tapwater? Now in times of disaster that may not be the option for many, but if yer tap works just fine, what's the issue?[/QUOTE] Because tap water isn't filtered. It's like drinking out of your garden hose. It isn't going to kill you, but it isn't the best. Also water lines may be broken/frozen.

[QUOTE=Upgrade123;38306101]Watch these become a collector's item.[/QUOTE] they're not. they did the same thing after katrina, I have about 30 cans worth still and they're worth next to nothing.

[QUOTE=Occlusion;38306557]Absolutely [b]brilliant[/b], and i'm sure genuine. Really a win-win-win. Help people out, massive amount of advertising, everyone thinks your an awesome company. [b]Brilliant[/b].[/QUOTE] Fixed. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBh895KdXAU[/media]

[QUOTE=Sir_takeslot;38306950]Because tap water isn't filtered. It's like drinking out of your garden hose. It isn't going to kill you, but it isn't the best.[/QUOTE] *SIGH* [url]http://www.waterbenefitshealth.com/tap-water-vs-bottled-water.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Kalibos;38307390]*SIGH* [url]http://www.waterbenefitshealth.com/tap-water-vs-bottled-water.html[/url][/QUOTE] This is completely and utterly irrelevant when dealing with clean ups after disasters. People frequently have some noxious chemicals in their tap water after shit like this. Mmmm, transmission fluid. Adds a subtle aftertaste on top of the Diesel fuel.

[QUOTE=Zephyrs;38307548]This is completely and utterly irrelevant when dealing with clean ups after disasters. People frequently have some noxious chemicals in their tap water after shit like this. Mmmm, transmission fluid. Adds a subtle aftertaste on top of the Diesel fuel.[/QUOTE] i'm not talking about DISASTER RELIEF

[QUOTE=Kalibos;38307635]i'm not talking about DISASTER RELIEF[/QUOTE] This is a thread about a disaster. How is anyone to know otherwise?

[QUOTE=Zephyrs;38307669]This is a thread about a disaster. How is anyone to know otherwise?[/QUOTE] read the post I quoted and the post IT quoted

[QUOTE=Mr. Someguy;38305954]Maybe it's because I'm not a drinker, but I don't get the whole "beer is water" thing. I assume it just because it's not as strong as whiskey or vodka? And if so, who cares, everyone has their own preferences.[/QUOTE] It's because to a lot of people american beers look like pisswater and taste very weak. Since american beers tend to be incredibly light and insanely sweet.

[QUOTE=Kalibos;38307635]i'm not talking about DISASTER RELIEF[/QUOTE] this is a bit unrelated, but your avatar just tells me that you're one of those gmod serious roleplayers.

Putting it in cans seems like a waste, is there no cheaper alternative like plastic bottles which at least can be refilled?

[QUOTE=carcarcargo;38313113]Putting it in cans seems like a waste, is there no cheaper alternative like plastic bottles which at least can be refilled?[/QUOTE] okay this is just nitpicky they have cans, so they're going to use cans