I don't even believe the story that they weren't in the black. Personally, I believe that they weren't in the black as much as compared to other Sapporo plants, and there was probably not as muh growth potential for the brand that wouldn't directly compete with their other brands, being only a San Fran brand. That alongside with bad publicity from the unionization campaign is why they cut it.
You are exactly right. During a strike I got to meet a brewer regularly and it is kinda hard to not to find a niche to sell to, and consequently pay your workers good wages. At least within the imperial core.
I don't even believe the story that they weren't in the black. Personally, I believe that they weren't in the black as much as compared to other Sapporo plants, and there was probably not as muh growth potential for the brand that wouldn't directly compete with their other brands, being only a San Fran brand. That alongside with bad publicity from the unionization campaign is why they cut it.
You are exactly right. During a strike I got to meet a brewer regularly and it is kinda hard to not to find a niche to sell to, and consequently pay your workers good wages. At least within the imperial core.