Presidente beer explains why the scarcity

[Dolores]

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The change in consumption habits of Dominicans has resulted in a scarcity of bottles, says the Cervecería Nacional Dominicana. The company says Dominicans became accustomed to drinking beer at home, which delays recycling the bottles. Likewise, the company says their bottle suppliers have delivered only 50% of the orders placed for new bottles.

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13 October 2021

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[chico bill]

Maybe if they had a decent deposit on the bottles they would be recycled instead of thrown away.
Anyway I have moved on to Modelo - a better tasting beer

 

[USA DOC]

still waiting for Presidente black in grandes.....IF they ever get the bottles.........

 

[janlindy]

delays recycling the bottles ----- they recycle ?????

 

[melphis]

On the old scary road from Bavaro to Uvero Alto there are at least 2 places that have millions of beer bottles. (Back in June).
I'm thinking they are exporting more or just creating another artificial shortage to jack the prices.

 

[william webster]

delays recycling the bottles ----- they recycle ?????

Yes , they recycle
Some make a job of collecting empties and selling them back

I understand the shortage now... home consumption
The bars/restaurants can't collect the empties for return
The truck delivers beer and removes the empties (in cases) from the retailer

I have seen it

 

[ben jammin]

Maybe if they had a decent deposit on the bottles they would be recycled instead of thrown away.
Anyway I have moved on to Modelo - a better tasting beer

Good to see we have something in common Saluuuud!

 

[william webster]

and if you keep an eye out.... you'll see the telltale scuffing on the bottles from recycling.

Not much, but it is done.... re-use

 

[JD Jones]

I have a hard time believing it's a shortage of bottles. I too have a couple of recyclers I pass frequently and they take them out by the container loads.