Beer ! In a gym !

D3V!L · 05-03-2020 10:16AM #1

Still bleary eyed at 7am this morning i walked into Flyefit CHQ to be greeted by non other than FREE BEER !! :eek:

Yes I know its non-alcoholic but should a gym be offering / promoting beer to its clients ? Seems a bit counter intuitive and irresponsible.

Mr. CooL ICE · 05-03-2020 10:23AM

False advertising to be calling that beer tbh

What's the point anyway? Only reason I drink is to forget how much of a crappy lifter I am.

silverharp · 05-03-2020 11:59AM

Doesn’t the US chain Planet Fitness often get a slagging for giving out free pizza? A zero alcohol beer is a damn sight healthier than most of the usual crap found in gym vending machines

Alf Veedersane · 05-03-2020 02:29PM

It's awful pîss but not sure how egregious it is to be offering non-alcoholic drinks. If anything, it would probably put people off Heineken

ted1 · 05-03-2020 03:11PM

Mark Rippetoe wrote: »

False advertising to be calling that beer tbh

What's the point anyway? Only reason I drink is to forget how much of a crappy lifter I am.

The tax man doesn’t differentiate...

MarkY91 · 05-03-2020 03:12PM

Flyefit tallaght have the same branded fridge. Didn't realise there was actual beer in it lol

Paddigol · 05-03-2020 03:15PM

What's the issue exactly? I'm no nutritionist, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I would guess that it contains as much alcohol as any sports drink, more nutrients and less sugar. Its a commercial brand engaging in commercial marketing through another commercial business.

OP clearly has an issue with it, I'm just struggling to see what exactly it is.

Augme · 05-03-2020 03:24PM

It's a very smart business move. The aim will be to make Heineken zero an acceptable drink anytime, anywhere. Hence the reason to push it in a gym.

Dutchy · 05-03-2020 03:45PM

Is it free? That is my only question.

rubadub · 05-03-2020 05:38PM

Winter Olympics: Is non-alcoholic beer behind Germany's medal success?

caviardreams · 05-03-2020 09:15PM

Augme wrote: »

It's a very smart business move. The aim will be to make Heineken zero an acceptable drink anytime, anywhere. Hence the reason to push it in a gym.

Yes it's free - they probably see teh fitness community as a target market for non-alcoholic beer as some pay a lot of attention to their diet and area health conscious etc.
I can absolutely see the overlap (I don't drink myself)

punisher5112 · 05-03-2020 09:18PM

It ain't no beer aye but it's sure is alcohol free..,.

Nice idea to promote a product and nobody could surely be giving out about getting something free ....

AlphabetCards · 06-03-2020 12:59AM

ted1 wrote: »

The tax man doesn’t differentiate...

That isn't true. Where did you get that from?

Mellor · 06-03-2020 02:07PM

D3V!L wrote: »

Yes I know its non-alcoholic but should a gym be offering / promoting beer to its clients ? Seems a bit counter intuitive and irresponsible.

How is it counter intuitive?
The negative aspect of beer is the alcohol. With that removed I don’t see what the issue is.
If anything if it helps people cut down on alcohol it’s probably positive.

ted1 wrote: »

The tax man doesn’t differentiate...

Except for the part where it’s taxed differently.

d15ude · 13-03-2020 05:27PM

Many non-alcoholic beers are isotonic, therefore perfect for rehydration!

endacl · 13-03-2020 05:34PM

Non alcoholic beer is

like going down on your sister. Tastes the same, but you know it’s not right

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Spoiler tags for decorum. You were warned.

silverharp · 15-03-2020 10:13AM

d15ude wrote: »

Many non-alcoholic beers are isotonic, therefore perfect for rehydration!

Germany have that attitude to them.

D3V!L · 18-03-2020 02:06PM

Little update:

The beer fridge was gone the next day after I posted this. Clearly wasn't many takers.

Mellor · 19-03-2020 04:41AM

D3V!L wrote: »

Little update:

The beer fridge was gone the next day after I posted this. Clearly wasn't many takers.

Free sample promotions only last a few days usually.

Beer ! In a gym !

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