Yep, the stuff that Jack Dee advertised plus any others that use some sort of gas-release mechanism.
I bought a pack of Caffrey's, which was fine for four or five but it does get a little dull and I lost interest completely. Couldn't drink any more not even weeks later, it was too boring. I've gone off Boddies similarly and the Guinness version as well.
Is there something about the widgets that mucks it up?
Widget Beer
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KillerB
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Widget Beer
Port is basically a red drink
Re: Widget Beer
Why any guy would need a widget to help with some sort of gas-release is beyond me.KillerB wrote:Yep, the stuff that Jack Dee advertised plus any others that use some sort of gas-release mechanism.
I bought a pack of Caffrey's, which was fine for four or five but it does get a little dull and I lost interest completely. Couldn't drink any more not even weeks later, it was too boring. I've gone off Boddies similarly and the Guinness version as well.
Is there something about the widgets that mucks it up?
Alex,
I'm getting the distinct impression that its your tastebuds that have changed, not the beer. You crave meaningful tastes and flavours, and thats probably a good thing. I still enjoy the mass produced, dumbed down taste of bitters, lagers and Guiness. I'm a firm believer its the same as it has been, and that perfect pint of our youth is just a tastier memory based on nostalgia.
Alan
I'm getting the distinct impression that its your tastebuds that have changed, not the beer. You crave meaningful tastes and flavours, and thats probably a good thing. I still enjoy the mass produced, dumbed down taste of bitters, lagers and Guiness. I'm a firm believer its the same as it has been, and that perfect pint of our youth is just a tastier memory based on nostalgia.
Alan
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KillerB
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Possible but I don't think so. I accept that my tastes have changed significantly but I could always spot a good pint - anywhere. I've always thought that Boddies out of a can was a bit tasteless compared with hand-drawn from a barrel. I found the Bass from a can to be quite good and still do.Conky wrote:Alex,
I'm getting the distinct impression that its your tastebuds that have changed, not the beer. You crave meaningful tastes and flavours, and thats probably a good thing. I still enjoy the mass produced, dumbed down taste of bitters, lagers and Guiness. I'm a firm believer its the same as it has been, and that perfect pint of our youth is just a tastier memory based on nostalgia.
Alan
I can refer way back to M&B Brew XI, which was utter piss from a gassy keg but beautiful from a hand-drawn pump. I think that the forcing of gas may affect the beer adversely.
Port is basically a red drink
It's because the gas isn't forced into them.KillerB wrote:Yeah - but they still taste great.Derek T. wrote:I think Curly Wurlys are smaller now than they were when we were kids, but suspect it's just the relative size of me to a Curly Wurly that has changed.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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KillerB
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My point, exactly.Derek T. wrote:It's because the gas isn't forced into them.KillerB wrote:Yeah - but they still taste great.Derek T. wrote:I think Curly Wurlys are smaller now than they were when we were kids, but suspect it's just the relative size of me to a Curly Wurly that has changed.
Port is basically a red drink
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Re: Widget Beer
I'm now drinking Guinnes from widget can. Certainly less than draughted. It sort of tastes like... well... Heineken with mocha. Rather watered down. It definitely lacks the round, creamy mouthfeel of a "real" Guinness. I understand why they put the line "serve extra cold" on the can.
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I find them to be fairly flavorless and lack body. Sure, they have a creaminess from widget, but it is frothing up water.
Murphy's is my favorite so far out of Widget beer.
Murphy's is my favorite so far out of Widget beer.
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I agree. Guinness in a widget can isnt very good. I'm a big fan of Tetley's English Ale- when I can find it.RonnieRoots wrote:I'm now drinking Guinnes from widget can. Certainly less than draughted. It sort of tastes like... well... Heineken with mocha. Rather watered down. It definitely lacks the round, creamy mouthfeel of a "real" Guinness. I understand why they put the line "serve extra cold" on the can.