Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap?

12thMan · 03-31-2008, 05:50 PM

I was thinking there has to be a thread around here on this topic somewhere, so excuse me if it is. Well, not really.

I happen to think there's a big difference between canned beer, bottled and my preference, beer on tap. Yumm!

For instance, I'm a big Yuengling drinker but for the life of me I can't stand it in a bottle; it tastes totally different. Heineken on the other hand, I prefer in the bottle not tap. Oh, and at the ballpark the old platstic red cup is mandatory. I just loving spilling shit on folks and pretending I was too drunk to really notice.

I guess the real question is is this shit all in my head? Is a Heineken a Heineken and Bud a Bud? Does it all taste the same no matter what?

Will one of you ex-bartenders please weigh in on this matter.

Schneed10 · 03-31-2008, 05:58 PM

Oh there's a huge difference.

First, there is virtually no circumstance in which beer tastes better out of a can. It just doesn't exist.

As for bottles vs tap, I prefer the bottle. I like how when you tip it up and get a glug glug, it releases the carbonation in your mouth, so the bubbles distribute the flavor all over your tongue. Enhances the beer experience.

But if I'm looking to get tanked, out of the tap is always much smoother going down!

SmootSmack · 03-31-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Oh there's a huge difference.

First, there is virtually no circumstance in which beer tastes better out of a can. It just doesn't exist.

As for bottles vs tap, I prefer the bottle. I like how when you tip it up and get a glug glug, it releases the carbonation in your mouth, so the bubbles distribute the flavor all over your tongue. Enhances the beer experience.

But if I'm looking to get tanked, out of the tap is always much smoother going down!

Soooo thirsty right now

Somewhat on topic, I was at Monk's Cafe in Philly on Saturday night. They got some good beer there. Really good

MTK · 03-31-2008, 06:05 PM

I like to buy those Heineken mini kegs and I can tell you that draft is so much better. I love Heineken in a bottle, but the mini keg just blows it away.

I wish Guinness would make a mini keg.

Daseal · 03-31-2008, 06:16 PM

Tap --> Bottle --> Can

The only time I drink out of a can is playing beer-pong. Tap just tastes great. Definitely distinct flavors between tap and bottle. Smithwicks out of the tap is amazing, out of the bottle it's solid.

However, nothing like a good ol' IC in an aluminum bottle!
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EternalEnigma21 · 03-31-2008, 06:33 PM

I drink most of my beer out of bottles. The only thing I prefer out of a can is Guinness, and then its poured into a glass... but the widget in the can makes the beer creamier. I've been tearing up some guinness lately... topping off a Hoegaarden, or other wheat beer, or by itself. its an amazing beer.

As far as draft goes, Killians is also pretty good on tap, if you can find it... kinda like smithwicks... an irish red.

ArtMonkDrillz · 03-31-2008, 06:42 PM

From a tap into a frosty mug or a bottle into a frosty mug.

Redskin · 03-31-2008, 07:10 PM

Bear tastes mor elike its intended to out of a bottle, nice and cold

. Tap > Can but mm the flavor of a bottle is hard to beat.

12thMan · 03-31-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I like to buy those Heineken mini kegs and I can tell you that draft is so much better. I love Heineken in a bottle, but the mini keg just blows it away.

I wish Guinness would make a mini keg.

See I've had the mini keg, I wasn't all that impressed. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't like out of bottle either. Besides I think I screwed it up trying to put the tap thingy on the end.

onlydarksets · 03-31-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

See I've had the mini keg, I wasn't all that impressed. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't like out of bottle either. Besides I think I screwed it up trying to put the tap thingy on the end.

It tastes best if you polish off the whole thing.

Warpath · 03-31-2008, 09:30 PM

I prefer beer out of a bottle, then a can, then the tap. But when your drinking 12+ as long as the 1st 3 or 4 are out of a bottle it really doesnt matter how the rest are contained.
Meet up with me in Canton and lets have some together.

EternalEnigma21 · 03-31-2008, 09:37 PM

For some reason most keg beer gives me a raging headache...

jbcjr14 · 03-31-2008, 09:44 PM

I have a full kegger and love the tap beer out of there. Usually a little Dos Equis or some Miller Lite. If I can't have the tap, then its preferred choice #2 and the bottle.

mredskins · 03-31-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

For some reason most keg beer gives me a raging headache...

I second that! why is that?

Bottle is the best!

DynamiteRave · 03-31-2008, 09:56 PM

I can't say I've ever had beer out of a keg and I'm a college student. I like the bottle. Canned beer is okay with me too. I'm no beer expert... this coming from the chick that actually likes Milwaukee's Best (Apparently thats a shitty beer?)

03-31-2008, 05:50 PM	#1
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? I was thinking there has to be a thread around here on this topic somewhere, so excuse me if it is. Well, not really. I happen to think there's a big difference between canned beer, bottled and my preference, beer on tap. Yumm! For instance, I'm a big Yuengling drinker but for the life of me I can't stand it in a bottle; it tastes totally different. Heineken on the other hand, I prefer in the bottle not tap. Oh, and at the ballpark the old platstic red cup is mandatory. I just loving spilling shit on folks and pretending I was too drunk to really notice. I guess the real question is is this shit all in my head? Is a Heineken a Heineken and Bud a Bud? Does it all taste the same no matter what? Will one of you ex-bartenders please weigh in on this matter.

03-31-2008, 06:05 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? I like to buy those Heineken mini kegs and I can tell you that draft is so much better. I love Heineken in a bottle, but the mini keg just blows it away. I wish Guinness would make a mini keg. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-31-2008, 06:16 PM	#5
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? Tap --> Bottle --> Can The only time I drink out of a can is playing beer-pong. Tap just tastes great. Definitely distinct flavors between tap and bottle. Smithwicks out of the tap is amazing, out of the bottle it's solid. However, nothing like a good ol' IC in an aluminum bottle! Image:N213000608 30360576 290.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Best. Player. Available.

03-31-2008, 06:33 PM	#6
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? I drink most of my beer out of bottles. The only thing I prefer out of a can is Guinness, and then its poured into a glass... but the widget in the can makes the beer creamier. I've been tearing up some guinness lately... topping off a Hoegaarden, or other wheat beer, or by itself. its an amazing beer. As far as draft goes, Killians is also pretty good on tap, if you can find it... kinda like smithwicks... an irish red. __________________ I am the brute squad.

03-31-2008, 06:42 PM	#7
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? From a tap into a frosty mug or a bottle into a frosty mug. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

03-31-2008, 05:58 PM	#2
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? Oh there's a huge difference. First, there is virtually no circumstance in which beer tastes better out of a can. It just doesn't exist. As for bottles vs tap, I prefer the bottle. I like how when you tip it up and get a glug glug, it releases the carbonation in your mouth, so the bubbles distribute the flavor all over your tongue. Enhances the beer experience. But if I'm looking to get tanked, out of the tap is always much smoother going down! __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

03-31-2008, 07:10 PM	#8
Redskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: University of South Carolina Age: 36 Posts: 577	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? Bear tastes mor elike its intended to out of a bottle, nice and cold . Tap > Can but mm the flavor of a bottle is hard to beat. __________________ University Of South Carolina '11 Go Cocks and Go Skins #21#RIP Sean Taylor a TRUE Redskin#21# <--Hey wheres my green approval rating?

03-31-2008, 09:30 PM	#11
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? I prefer beer out of a bottle, then a can, then the tap. But when your drinking 12+ as long as the 1st 3 or 4 are out of a bottle it really doesnt matter how the rest are contained. Meet up with me in Canton and lets have some together.

03-31-2008, 09:37 PM	#12
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? For some reason most keg beer gives me a raging headache... __________________ I am the brute squad.

03-31-2008, 09:44 PM	#13
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? I have a full kegger and love the tap beer out of there. Usually a little Dos Equis or some Miller Lite. If I can't have the tap, then its preferred choice #2 and the bottle. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

03-31-2008, 09:56 PM	#15
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Re: Beer: Can, Bottle or Tap? I can't say I've ever had beer out of a keg and I'm a college student. I like the bottle. Canned beer is okay with me too. I'm no beer expert... this coming from the chick that actually likes Milwaukee's Best (Apparently thats a shitty beer?) __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

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