Word: heileman
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...nonalcoholic beer (made by the same process as beer, with most of the alcohol removed either through a vacuum process at the end or by limiting the rate of fermentation), making it more palatable to the discerning drinker. The appeal of Sharp's is its yeasty, rich flavor, while Heileman's Kingsbury, once the market leader, is somewhat metallic but still very drinkable. Kaliber, an import from Guinness, has a fine, toasty aroma, and O'Doul's has the straightforward and pleasant taste of a regular domestic beer...
Wisconsin-based G. Heileman Brewing had been enjoying heady success until Australian raider Alan Bond took over the company in 1987 for $1.6 billion. Bond's empire collapsed two years later, leaving the brewer swamped with debt. Heileman is now attempting to give creditors an equity stake in return for loan relief...