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I don't see photos as much of a problem.
There are a few of us out there who could help Helen get beers from quite a few places in the world. And I know many of us would want to help.

After getting enough exposure, Helen would receive beers from the producers anyway.

The only thing about the look in the glass is that many beers have their own glasses. Then Helen would need to ask the producer for a picture -I don't see that as much of a hurdle as it's free exposure for them.

Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. Gandhi

by Cyrille (cyrillev domain yahoo.fr) on Thu Nov 5th, 2009 at 02:28:09 PM EST
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You're right again. It could be partly be an ET group photo project, at least to get the ball rolling. I am quite sure that suppliers will be keen to have their product seen in the best light, and send in photos, samples whatever - if there are enough eyeballs. But I also would like to see people with the beer in some shots. People enjoying beer. It would add a sense of community - you can still have the product beauty shot, but if it was only catalogue shots it would be too sterile.

In my experience of many beer drinkers - maybe even most - people are quite loyal to their beers. There may be more than one they like, but you can also guarantee that all beer drinkers have beers they won't touch. I think this 'pride in their brand' would be a strong motivation to contribute to the site.

You can't be me, I'm taken

by Sven Triloqvist on Thu Nov 5th, 2009 at 02:38:20 PM EST
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I can dream of beers being sent from producers, but I think you have to be at "national influencer" level before that happens.

Plus, it's beer in the pub that matters, cos that's real ale; a significant determinator in the UK. However I have some strong words to say about bottled beer in the UK which I am beginning to suspect isn't quite what it seems. There is a certain supermarket whose bottled beer always disappoints and I'm beginning to suspect foul play.

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by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Thu Nov 5th, 2009 at 02:43:04 PM EST
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There you go. Your first scoop. And you do know that we have legal talent here? ;-)

You can't be me, I'm taken
by Sven Triloqvist on Thu Nov 5th, 2009 at 02:52:23 PM EST
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Well, the guy at Malt Madness was sent some samples from whiskies sold at 10,000£ a bottle. So receiving beer (which usually comes cheaper) should definitely be possible for someone like you, who have SO much to say.

Just believe in it and I'm sure it would work.

"Plus, it's beer in the pub that matters, cos that's real ale"

Why that, though? You know a lot about other beers as well, so why limit yourself? I'd sure read what you have to say about Belgian beer, even though they are the ones I know best.
And even UK beer, well, as you say you have things to say about bottled beer (I agree it's doesn't taste the same as in the pub). People would want to know.

Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. Gandhi

by Cyrille (cyrillev domain yahoo.fr) on Thu Nov 5th, 2009 at 05:23:08 PM EST
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An e-mail with a link to your site or a phone call to the PR/marketing department of any half decent company will elicit quite a few samples without a second thought.  beer companies spent a large part of their revenues promoting their brands and the prospect of having an independent voice such as your own doing some of the heavy lifting for them is just too good an opportunity to pass up.  You will be swimming in the stuff - until you knock it!

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Thu Nov 5th, 2009 at 07:05:41 PM EST
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