Comments on: Yes, you can can: A Brief Series on Canned Beers

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:32:44 +0000

I know what you mean about the bottles and preference. I wonder if we were more used to cans what would happen? I think that the tap experience is my favorite. Thanks for the compliment…hope to see you back.

By: cbjerrisgaard

cbjerrisgaard — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:36:25 +0000

Nate pointed me to this article because I wrote an extremely similar analogy earlier today over on my blog. I think beer in a can has a lot of solid merits to it. I would not shun a beer in a can, and more then likely will end up drinking more of them as micro breweries produce them. That said, something about a bottle experience still trumps everything else for me. I can’t get over popping the top with a bottle opener, feeling the weight of a bottle in my hand, and how the pour goes into a glass vs that of a can.

Great post!

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:11:49 +0000

Sometimes those are the best purchases. I’m making it to buy Gordon soon. Their Scottish is called Old Chub (I think). I suppose the point is being a beer fan and not focusing on the veneer. It’s interesting that the reaction of some to beer in a can is similar to rating a beer…they judge it before they taste it.

By: Bogie

Bogie — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:46:48 +0000

The 21st Amendment IPA in a can is a very good, hoppy delight in a can. I bought it on a whim at a local store, and I was pleasantly surprised. I’ve also had Dale’s Pale Ale from Oscar Blues and enjoyed it very much. I’m looking forward to picking up some Gordon’s soon!

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By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:34:53 +0000

Tex, I will try it. I’ve also been enjoying a few “in the heat” beers, too.

Scott, I would buy it in the can. I especially would try some American beers in the can.

By: Big Tex

Big Tex — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:33:54 +0000

Mike, if you can find Pine Belt Pale, try it.

In other canned beer news, I’ve had Shiner Bock in cans, however I’ve only seen it in central Texas… where it is rather popular to float rivers in the summer. A can of Shiner is a nice treat out in the Texas heat while floating the Guadalupe or Frio.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:37:48 +0000

I’ll admit to being biased against beer in cans. I suppose the association with less than stellar domestic brews + cans is pretty strong with many beer drinkers.

For me, beer in a can is/was a turn off. Pass.

Still the positives for canned beer makes a lot of sense. I recently saw cans of Young’s Chocolate Stout (I like that beer) but I thought why would anyone buy that in a can? Maybe I should.

Going to have to keep this post in mind on my next beer run. Thanks.

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:57:09 +0000

I guess I need to try the one Nate suggested, too. Nice you see you Big Tex….and Howard.

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:56:10 +0000

It’s good that you mentioned Oscar Blues Howard. A couple of the canned beers that I will be doing are from them. I like their stuff.