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Hell freezes, pigs fly, and I bought Samuel Adams in cans today. (Original Post) Throd May 2013 OP
Well, what are you waiting for? Let him OUT! pinboy3niner May 2013 #1
Not until he admits that he was wrong. Throd May 2013 #2
thanks olddots May 2013 #3
A refreshing take on the Prince Edward classic Throd May 2013 #5
I'm still drinking Mickey's Big Mouth olddots May 2013 #4
They make attractive flower vases for the table. Really impresses the ladies. Throd May 2013 #7
The owner only does cans that have a humble tone? pinboy3niner May 2013 #6
Didn't know they did that. Moondog May 2013 #8
Ewww! dr.strangelove May 2013 #9
As crazy as it sounds, aluminum cans are probably better for beer than glass bottles toddaa May 2013 #10
Agree! Paulie May 2013 #11
As much as I love draft and bottles OriginalGeek May 2013 #12
Plus you can ship more on a truck, they cool faster, and recycle easier! Throd May 2013 #13
Many craft brewers are using cans now HarveyDarkey May 2013 #14

toddaa

(2,518 posts)
10. As crazy as it sounds, aluminum cans are probably better for beer than glass bottles
Fri May 10, 2013, 08:25 PM
May 2013

Light ruins beer and I don't care how dark that glass is, the can blocks all light.

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
12. As much as I love draft and bottles
Fri May 10, 2013, 08:43 PM
May 2013

Yuengling in a can plus a Philly cheesesteak is last-meal-class food.

Throd

(7,208 posts)
13. Plus you can ship more on a truck, they cool faster, and recycle easier!
Fri May 10, 2013, 08:43 PM
May 2013

Damn, if I'm gonna be a shill for the can industry, I should get a few bucks for spreadin' the gospel.

 

HarveyDarkey

(9,077 posts)
14. Many craft brewers are using cans now
Fri May 10, 2013, 08:50 PM
May 2013

Some, Oskar Blues comes to mind, have been strictly cans. Not so crucial for high ABV darker brews, but hoppier, lighter brews survive better. Light degrades the isomerized alpha acids created by hops, creating that classic skunky smell and taste.

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