[–] bobroland 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
That distributor part, 21% of the cost, is the one that could be changed overnight. The three tiered system is a relic of prohibition, and is there just to provide a barrier between brewer and customer. Discounts by volume so the big boys get a competitive advantage.
[–] JerkInACircle 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
So Basically there's no reason it should be that much, cool.