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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?

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?

Why any guy would need a widget to help with some sort of gas-release is beyond me.

On the grounds that it was ludicrously cheap I bought a pack of Boddies and see if my opinion had changed. It tasted of, well, nothing. Very disappointing as in Manchester it used to be a dream pint from the pumps.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yeah - but they still taste great.

KillerB wrote:

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.

Yeah - but they still taste great.

It's because the gas isn't forced into them.

Derek T. wrote:

KillerB wrote:

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.

Yeah - but they still taste great.

It's because the gas isn't forced into them.

My point, exactly.

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.

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.

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.

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.