Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) beer and the limits of hipster culture

28/05/2023 41 min
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) beer and the limits of hipster culture

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Episode Synopsis

PBR earned subculture status in hipster/dive bars, but that status began to limit growth with its "we’re for the cool kids” vibe. This is the story behind the brand's response. We're joined by Lauren Sooudi and Rob Scherzer of DNA Seattle.