Ricky, if you ever travel to Newcastle and ask for a can you'll be on the recieving end of a glassing from the locals...it's bottle, draft or nothing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glassing

 

haha I'll keep that in mind Glen

 

If its alcohol I'm all good, eff if its in a bottle or can. =) Drink more, you wont care if its in a bottle or can.

 

Thats a big misconception. Guinness is actually one of the lightest beers you can buy (in density not color)


That is why it sits on the top of a black and tan. The tan is more dense.
And I have a sickness with Guinness I can drink 12+ Guinness while watching basketball, football, or baseball.

 

which part are we reading???? the part about fighting in pubs or the part about nukes?!

I hope nukes because I would hate to see someone waste a perfectly good bottle.

 

Several micro and craft breweries are going towards cans. With special linings that have been developed they're an ideal container and keep the beer fresher longer. There are some good beers that come in cans these days.

I love Newcastle, but have never seen it in a can. If you notice a difference it might just be because the beer tastes fresher than from a bottle. Light affects beer immediately. Darker bottles filter out some of the UV which is why many bottlers use smoked or green glass. Smoked being the best choice. My general rule is to stay away from beers in clear glass (Corona - I rest my case), but Newcastle will get the exception every time. It's like crack.

MAGIC HAT #9!!
We need that. I love it. I hate fruit beers, but that stuff is... grand.

 

Exactly. Last time I had any #9 it involved a moving van full of beer with just enough room for my 4 P1's. I want to find a beer distro that can bring it in for me (for a reasonable price - there is a place in SF that will get it for you for like $6-9/bottle).

Magic Hat brews, Mehana (Hilo, HI) Pale Ale, some "local only" Deschutes brews like their HopHenge etc etc etc.

 

I've asked around and no one can get #9 at a good price. I might just have to call some friends and have some shipped. I've been craving it lately, too.

 

Well, we are heading out to the east coast next year for a while, and it would be sweet if we could simply arrange shipping for a pallet or so. Last time my buddy showed up in the u-haul and let me tell you - seeing that door open to a wall of cases (and 4 P1's) was sweeeeeet.

People would stop by and get into the fridge, grab like the last #9.

"PUT THAT BACK. NOW."

 

man, have you guys tried Great White? that stuff is bomb diggity!

 

Speakeasy WHITE LIGHTNING ! yummy

 

I am recovering from pretty much my favorite SF beer - Magnolia's ProvingGround IPA. SOOO GOOD. "Once it hits the lips..."

If you have not tried it, get yourself over to Haight/Masonic STAT and get some. They also serve it in true 20oz pints.

 

Newcastle is BETTER in a can??? I need to go get some cans then.

 

i'll see if i have time to pick some up before heading to the meet sunday.

 

anybody know or seen the newcastle mini kegs around yet? i need it for my