Philip Morris sells Miller unit to South African firm for $5.6 billion, creating the world's No. 2 brewer.

May 30, 2002 8:17 AM

Philip Morris sells Miller unit to South African firm for $5.6 billion, creating the world's No. 2 brewer. Does this mean I'll be able to get Castle Lager here in the U.S. when I have a braai?
posted by mad (4 comments total)

Does this mean I'll be able to get Castle Lager here in the U.S. when I have a braai?

That's exactly what I thought when I saw the news. On a slightly related note... anyone have any ideas how I can get some biltong in Northern Ireland? I have got people to bring some Jerky over from the US, but it isn't the same :-(
posted by twistedonion at 9:03 AM on May 30, 2002

did a google search for biltong and found a place online £7.95 for 250g!!!!
posted by twistedonion at 9:11 AM on May 30, 2002

I'm just happy that Wisconsin's biggest brewer is no longer owned by a cigarette company. (Well, mostly not owned by a cigarette company.)

Also, here's the story from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
posted by mrbula at 10:12 AM on May 30, 2002

Castle? Sif, bru.
posted by fnord_prefect at 12:02 PM on May 30, 2002