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Guidelines of Discussion Questions-Mountain Man Brewing Company - 07092021
Guidelines of Discussion Questions-Mountain Man Brewing Company - 07092021
a) What is Chris considering doing and what factors will he have to align to be
successful?
Chris is planning to launch Mountain Man Light, a light beer to attract young
buyers to brand
Reposition Mountain Man brand to increase sales from young people without
eroding brand equity of Mountain Man
3. What about these factors enabled MMBC to create such a strong BRAND?
a) Describe the market MMBC serves and the beer market in general.
b) What market share will Mountain Man Light have to obtain to break
even in two years?
a) What other strategic options for growth does Chris have if Mountain
Man Light is not launched or is unsuccessful?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Main Points
Packed in brown bottle with original 1925 design of a crew of coal miners printed in front
Priced similar to premium domestic brands such as Budweiser & Miller
Priced below specialty brands such as Sam Adams
SKU Price
12 ounce serving of draft beer in a bar 2.25
Six pack in local convenience store 4.99
MBBC – Popular among Blue Collar, middle to lower income age more than 45 for its legacy
as family owned and authenticity
Recent study in west virginia, Mountain Man Lager as best known regional beer (67%
people)
2005 – Best beer in West Virginia for 8th consequetive time
Best beer in Indiana and ‘America’s championship Lager’