Why is Guinness Draught so much cheaper in bottles than cans ?

[deftron]

A 4 pack of guinness Draught in cans is usually like 6 to $7
An 8 pack of cans is usually $12

A 12 pack of bottles is $10

The cans have about 15oz
Bottles have close to 11oz


8x15 = 120oz for $12

12x11 = 132oz for $10

I think the bottles actually taste better ... little creamier like a real draught.
Seems the rocket widget cartridges are the same in the bottles and cans so
you get a little better carbonation ratio with the bottle... I pour both into pint glasses.

You'd think cans would be cheaper to produce and would cost less.

 

[PolarNorth]

I like the cans better, not really sure why though. Normally for bears I like bottles a lot better, even its poured into a pint glass.

Costco has a great deal on the Draught cans btw, comes out to about a buck a can.

 

[PolarNorth]

Originally posted by: deftron
A 6 pack of guinness Draught in cans is usually like 6 to $7

Decent deal too, usually my local super has the 4 pack of cans for that price, not sure why you would get the 8 pack, if the you can get 2 6 packs for the same price.

 

[deftron]

Originally posted by: PolarNorth

Originally posted by: deftron
A 6 pack of guinness Draught in cans is usually like 6 to $7

Decent deal too, usually my local super has the 4 pack of cans for that price, not sure why you would get the 8 pack, if the you can get 2 6 packs for the same price.

My bAD.. i meant 4 pack

Off to edit

 

[drum]

bottles have 10 or so oz as compared to 14.9 of cans?

 

[deftron]

Originally posted by: drum
bottles have 10 or so oz as compared to 14.9 of cans?

11.2oz ... i have one in front of me

 

[drum]

Originally posted by: deftron

Originally posted by: drum
bottles have 10 or so oz as compared to 14.9 of cans?

11.2oz ... i have one in front of me

cheers mate!
i have 4 more pints in the fridge and one in a pint glass before me!

 

[deftron]

Originally posted by: drum

Originally posted by: deftron

Originally posted by: drum
bottles have 10 or so oz as compared to 14.9 of cans?

11.2oz ... i have one in front of me

cheers mate!
i have 4 more pints in the fridge and one in a pint glass before me!

:beer:

 

[deftron]

We need a dark beer emoticon

 

[95SS]

Damn, now I want a Guinness.

/off to fridge :stout;

 

[chrisms]

Busch lite is good enough for me

 

[IndieSnob]

I remembered hearing something about it dealing with the fact that it has a device inside it that gives it nitrogen. That way it tastes like it's from the tap, because the tap contains a mix of nitrogen and cO2.



.Edit.

Found the website with the info on it. Guiness

 

[deftron]

Originally posted by: IndieSnob
I remembered hearing something about it dealing with the fact that it has a device inside it that gives it nitrogen. That way it tastes like it's from the tap, because the tap contains a mix of nitrogen and cO2.

Yeah .. they both have that.


Bottles and Cans ... I think it's the same one for both

 

[IndieSnob]

Originally posted by: deftron

Originally posted by: IndieSnob
I remembered hearing something about it dealing with the fact that it has a device inside it that gives it nitrogen. That way it tastes like it's from the tap, because the tap contains a mix of nitrogen and cO2.

Yeah .. they both have that.


Bottles and Cans ... I think it's the same one for both

Hmm, afaik the bottle doesn't contain it, but I could be wrong

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: chrisms
Busch lite is good enough for me

stuffs definity an aquired taste I've never warmed up to:thumbsdown:

I usually drink ales though like newcastle.

Reason? That plastic thing to keep it fresh.

 

[deftron]

Originally posted by: IndieSnob

Originally posted by: deftron

Originally posted by: IndieSnob
I remembered hearing something about it dealing with the fact that it has a device inside it that gives it nitrogen. That way it tastes like it's from the tap, because the tap contains a mix of nitrogen and cO2.

Yeah .. they both have that.


Bottles and Cans ... I think it's the same one for both

Hmm, afaik the bottle doesn't contain it, but I am wrong

fixed

Got one in front of me

 

[95SS]

Originally posted by: IndieSnob

Originally posted by: deftron

Originally posted by: IndieSnob
I remembered hearing something about it dealing with the fact that it has a device inside it that gives it nitrogen. That way it tastes like it's from the tap, because the tap contains a mix of nitrogen and cO2.

Yeah .. they both have that.


Bottles and Cans ... I think it's the same one for both

Hmm, afaik the bottle doesn't contain it, but I could be wrong

/Shakes bottle.

Affirmative. It's got it :thumbsup:

 

[Zebo]

Mining aluminun costs more than melting sand? who cares when you're paying that much for beer.

 

[IndieSnob]

Originally posted by: deftron

Originally posted by: IndieSnob

Originally posted by: deftron

Originally posted by: IndieSnob
I remembered hearing something about it dealing with the fact that it has a device inside it that gives it nitrogen. That way it tastes like it's from the tap, because the tap contains a mix of nitrogen and cO2.

Yeah .. they both have that.


Bottles and Cans ... I think it's the same one for both

Hmm, afaik the bottle doesn't contain it, but I am wrong

fixed

Got one in front of me

Well fine smartypants

 

[deftron]

You're thinking of Guinness Extra Stout bottles

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: deftron
We need a dark beer emoticon

Great idea!

 

[tweakmm]

Where can you cop a 12 of Guiness bottles for $10? A 12 is usually around $15 or more here.

 

[Supermercado]

I've never had Guinness in a can to confirm that it's better than in a bottle, but I remember reading somewhere that the beer in the can is actually brewed by St. James Gate Brewery while the beer in the bottle is brewed by I think Molson, in Canada. Like I said, though, I've never had Guinness from a can, but that may be why a lot of people think it's better from the can. Might also explain why the cans are more expensive than the bottles.

 

[moshquerade]

anyone who even thinks they are drinking good beer when they drink Guinness in the bottles/cans sold in the states really doesn't have tastebuds.

sorry.

taste the real deal Guinness in Ireland and you'll agree.

 

[Anubis]

because it sucks in the bottles

mosh: i agree ive had it over there its great

many places in the US serve it on Tap and its damn good