beer in a can

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by fishbones

You haven't found a canned beer you enjoy, other than Heineken or Amstel? If you think those are "good" beers, I take back my comment about you being a beer snob. I now realize you just have no sense of taste.

Last night I had a couple Double Bocks at a friends house followed by a Bud Light after helping him with some yard work. Although I don't drink a lot of Bud Light, it tasted pretty good with the 10 year old Cohiba once we finished working.

You're like the people in the political forum, picking and choosing words then spinning them around.

I'll re-quote it for you and bold the main part you must have missed:

But in all seriousness, I haven't come across a canned beer that I enjoy. I'll get canned Heineken on occasion and don't mind the canned Amstel. But Bud, Miller, Coors and the like...

"Don't mind" and "enjoy"... completely different.

Also, drinking Bud Light while smoking a 10 year old Cohiba is like drinking an 18-year single malt out of a plastic cup while eating microwaved pizza.

[fishbones]

I guess it is for someone who's really image conscious. To me, a cold Bud Light is nice when I'm covered in dirt and sweat. A real Cohiba is good anytime. I'm not concerned with my image, which anyone who knows me, including you, should know.
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[spence]

Originally Posted by fishbones

I'm not concerned with my image, which anyone who knows me, including you, should know.
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Understatement of the year

-spence

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by fishbones

You haven't found a canned beer you enjoy, other than Heineken or Amstel? If you think those are "good" beers, I take back my comment about you being a beer snob. I now realize you just have no sense of taste.

Agree!

Now, cheap buds and miller lite still taste great, ice cold, in a can, on a hot summer beach, but that is more the exception than the rule. I will also have those when I want to forestall a buzz.

Interestingly, in 3 years living in Germany, the only time I found Becks (swill) can or otherwise, was in the base ClassVI.

Ahhh, long for local beer fest of the German variety. Sniff, sniff

[Saltheart]

The two canned beers that first come to my mind as very good are Guinnes and NewCastle Brown. Also the new Gansett bock and porters are good. Some like beers just because they come in big "oil can" sizes like Fosters.

[Jenn]

Mike-just tried the Gansett Bock and liking it. Doesnt QUITE replace the porter for me but close enough (in a different summery kind of way)

Just got the Harpoon newsletter that said they will have the IPA and summer beer available for a limited time in cans.....this indeed makes me a happy camper!

[Saltheart]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Agree!

Now, cheap buds and miller lite still taste great, ice cold, in a can, on a hot summer beach, but that is more the exception than the rule. I will also have those when I want to forestall a buzz.

Interestingly, in 3 years living in Germany, the only time I found Becks (swill) can or otherwise, was in the base ClassVI.

Ahhh, long for local beer fest of the German variety. Sniff, sniff

I will admit publicly that one of my favorites back in the 80's was half and half Schlitz and guiness , both from cans.

the only improvement to Guiness Stout in a century was when they started offering 16 oz cans in addition to the usual 12 oz bottles. An absolute truth throughout the universe is that a good beer is better in 16 oz containers vs 12 oz containers.

[joe the plumber]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Nothing wrong with a Bud, thats been sitting in a cooler full of ice, on a hot Summer Day.....little beads of moisture rolling down the side of the can.

I agree.....in fact I prefer Bud and Rolling Rock, ice cold and out of cans.

A side note...Went to a beer tasting some time ago and Jim Koch of Sam Adams was the featured speaker.A person in the audience asked him what was his favorite beers besides his own.He responded by saying that there were many he enjoyed but when he was traveling and could not drink his own beers,Budweiser was his beer of choice because of its freshness.I thought his answer said alot about Bud....

[flyvice11787]

More choices . Just announced today by Beer Advocate :

MAY 23, 2011, BROOKLYN, NY -- Brooklyn-based Sixpoint Brewery today announced the launch of its four core flavors -- Sweet Action, Bengali Tiger IPA, Righteous Ale and The Crisp -- in 16-ounce cans. The Memorial Day Weekend introduction follows several years of researching the best way to package, transport, ensure freshness, and maintain the flavor consumers have come to expect after six years of drinking Sixpoint beer exclusively on tap.
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[jon2465]

oskar blues ten-fidy.......wow

[blondterror]

just got back from a long weekend camping in the Adirondacks... we brought 3 Oskar Blues brews... Dales Pale Ale, Gordon, and Momas Lil Pils... all excellent.. plus we had Brooklyn Brewing Ale which is good stuff as well, and harpoon IPA also in cans.... 3-4 yrs ago we only had good Canadien beer (Molsen) in cans.

[O.D. Mike]

Originally Posted by fishbones
I'm not concerned with my image, which anyone who knows me, including you, should know.
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Originally Posted by spence

Understatement of the year

-spence

[Clogston29]

Just picked up harpoon summer and Brooklyn summer in cans. They also had magic hat ipa and a couple micro brews is never heard of.
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[luds]

Harpoon is definitely pushing the canned ipa hard right now.
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[Strike_King]

Sixpoint Brewery,out of Brooklyn,is starting to release some of their craft brews in cans in the Boston area. Their Bengali Tiger IPA is a solid brew Bengali Tiger - Sixpoint - Brooklyn, NY - BeerAdvocate

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by luds

Harpoon is definitely pushing the canned ipa hard right now.
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Now this has me interested. Anyone tried the Harpoon's canned IPA?

[jon2465]

Originally Posted by Strike_King

Sixpoint Brewery,out of Brooklyn,is starting to release some of their craft brews in cans in the Boston area. Their Bengali Tiger IPA is a solid brew Bengali Tiger - Sixpoint - Brooklyn, NY - BeerAdvocate

good beer had it for the first time today, 4pak 16oz cans $9.99, could be a summer staple

[GlobalTJB]

Bottled tastes better for some reason. I think it keeps better on the long term. I brew my own and have drank some beers 3 years later that got lost and they tasted amazing with no metallic or plastic tastes mixed in.

[fishbones]

Had some canned Harpoon Summer while watching the B's game tonight. Not bad at all. I'm not a big Harpoon drinker, but it's pretty good.

[Strike_King]

Originally Posted by jon2465

good beer had it for the first time today, 4pak 16oz cans $9.99, could be a summer staple

Agree completely on both counts. Got some more of it and a couple of their others that I enjoy...

[jon2465]

nice how do u like the sweet action ive only had it on tap it was good but a little to sweet(they make a double and a triple) and whats the crisp all about

[Strike_King]

Originally Posted by jon2465

nice how do u like the sweet action ive only had it on tap it was good but a little to sweet(they make a double and a triple) and whats the crisp all about

I agree on the sweet action,but it was a nice change after a couple of tigers. Would like to try the double and triple. The crisp is a pilsner. Very light,nice aroma with just a touch of malt to it. I would recommend it if you like that style or want something light..I could enjoy these three all summer.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Gave this a try this past weekend.....Not Bad, its not nearly as good as the Beerworks Watermelon Ale....but it wasn't bad.

Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer in a can | 21st Amendment Brewery

[MarshCappa]

Dales pale Ale by Oskar Blues in CO. Cisco brewery out of ACK cans their Whales Tale also.

[Raven]

I went and bought a six pack of one of my most favorite beers
that being Belhaven scottish ale brewed since 1541

and it has changed .....not only was it in a smaller and clear bottle
it no longer has the "kick" it used to have
and i was very disappointed... after loving
an occasional six pack for 35 years
i am moving on...

how's that heineken dark in a can?

[Saltheart]

Newcastle nut brown is a good beer that comes in cans.

I prefer beer in dark brown glass bottles.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

Newcastle nut brown is a good beer that comes in cans.

I've bought Newcastle in cans twice this year and both times found it lacking body...

Right now drinking a Wittekerke...one of the best Wit's out there. Basswipe, they have it at Allens and I think you'd love it if you haven't already tried it.

-spence

[Saltheart]

Originally Posted by spence

I've bought Newcastle in cans twice this year and both times found it lacking body...

Right now drinking a Wittekerke...one of the best Wit's out there. Basswipe, they have it at Allens and I think you'd love it if you haven't already tried it.

-spence

I know what you mean I have felt the same on some occasions. I wonder why sometimes is full bodied and others not. I am always suspicious they the outside portion of the poour spout is not totally clean. A trace of oil will totally flop the body of a beer.

[O.D. Mike]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

I don't hang out with people that would drink that crap...

But in all seriousness, I haven't come across a canned beer that I enjoy. I'll get canned Heineken on occasion and don't mind the canned Amstel. But Bud, Miller, Coors and the like...

Beer snob.....

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by spence

I've bought Newcastle in cans twice this year and both times found it lacking body...

Right now drinking a Wittekerke...one of the best Wit's out there. Basswipe, they have it at Allens and I think you'd love it if you haven't already tried it.

-spence

Good stuff