Newcastle is better from the can

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  1. OatmattStout

    OatmattStout Savant (1,091) Nov 20, 2002 Connecticut

    I have historically not drank Newcastle because it brought nothing to the table for me. I have often bashed Newcastle as being tragically mediocre when I saw someone drinking one out of that silly clear bottles. I have had a number of really off bottles that im sure sat in the sun for months in a hot liquor store front window.

    BUT......I recently was leaving totalwine and saw a 10 pack of 14.9oz cans fro $5.99 and grabbed one mainly on impulse and price.

    I have to say I was really pleasantly surprised how much better it tasted to me from these cans. Not sure what it is but I sure the can has something to do with it. It had a nice bug stable fluffy head. I know its by no means a dynamic beer with lots of character and in the past have found it sometimes offensive out of the bottle but it wasn't really bad at all for what it is. It falls in line with what I would have a 30 pack of pabst for in the garage fridge in the summer. Just plain old cold beer to hit the spot, surprisingly out of the can isn't half bad.

    Anyone have a similar experience?

    I'm sure many will exclaim "SWILL!" and that they will never drink and that my tastebuds have abandoned me but what are you gonna do.

    [​IMG]
     
    #1 OatmattStout, Dec 7, 2014
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  2. Malt_Man

    Malt_Man Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2014 England

    It certainly looks good, you wouldn't get that head from the bottle.
     
    #2 Malt_Man, Dec 7, 2014
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  3. OatmattStout

    OatmattStout Savant (1,091) Nov 20, 2002 Connecticut

    i would have to agree....perplexing
     
    #3 OatmattStout, Dec 7, 2014
  4. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    it's pretty good from the 5 liter mini keg.
     
    #4 JuicesFlowing, Dec 7, 2014
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  5. Dave1999

    Dave1999 Maven (1,433) Dec 5, 2011 Scotland

    Where was it brewed? I find the version in the 500ml bottles brewed in Edinburgh is better than the ones brewed in England.
     
    #5 Dave1999, Dec 7, 2014
  6. Herky21

    Herky21 Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2011 Iowa

    You got 10 of those for $5.99??? That's awesome. Looks much better than what I've even had on tap.
     
    #6 Herky21, Dec 7, 2014
  7. something_is_brewing

    something_is_brewing Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2014 Massachusetts

    Newcastle is "brewed" with caramel color. Is it really beer? I say hell no!
     
    #7 something_is_brewing, Dec 7, 2014
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  8. Malt_Man

    Malt_Man Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2014 England

    I say, "Way Aye Man".
     
    #8 Malt_Man, Dec 7, 2014
  9. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    10 pack?...14.9 oz?...$5.99?
    What magical world are you from?:grimacing:
     
    #9 hopnado, Dec 7, 2014
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  10. Foyle

    Foyle Maven (1,481) Sep 29, 2007 North Carolina

    I drink it from both the dreaded clear bottles and the cans (I only buy 12 packs so at least the bottles are protected from light by the packaging). Still, the cans preserve the beer better and it has a better flavor. I have enjoyed Newcastle for many years and still buy it on occasion. Sorry that some feel such a need to bash it, if you don't like it then don't buy it :-)
     
    #10 Foyle, Dec 8, 2014
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  11. OatmattStout

    OatmattStout Savant (1,091) Nov 20, 2002 Connecticut

    Says at the Tadcaster brewery Tadcaster UK
     
    #11 OatmattStout, Dec 8, 2014
  12. kylelenk

    kylelenk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 Michigan

    I agree, the pints are significantly better than the glass and that price is unbelievable.

    I've had Newcastle in black cans before and thought it was terrible.
     
    #12 kylelenk, Dec 8, 2014
  13. OatmattStout

    OatmattStout Savant (1,091) Nov 20, 2002 Connecticut

    oh wait I found an old newcastle glass way in the back of my collection. and of course had to quaff another. still pretty good.
    [​IMG]
     
    #13 OatmattStout, Dec 8, 2014
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  14. OatmattStout

    OatmattStout Savant (1,091) Nov 20, 2002 Connecticut

    I am planning a trip to stock up on 5 or 6 10 packs cause that price is bananas.
     
    #14 OatmattStout, Dec 8, 2014
  15. mikepcarney

    mikepcarney Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2009 Ohio

    Might have to go pickup some cans.
     
    #15 mikepcarney, Dec 8, 2014
  16. Mshea805

    Mshea805 Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 California

    Agreed. As a gift a couple years ago I got a little kegerator appliance thing that only takes those Newcastle and Heineken 5 liter mini kegs, Ill occasionally pick up one up to throw in there and find it tastes better than the bottles.
     
    #16 Mshea805, Dec 8, 2014
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  17. machalel

    machalel Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2012 Australia

    Canned Newcastle was the first beer I liked, so it has a soft spot for me!

    But the damn clear bottles means that I never buy it :slight_frown:
     
    #17 machalel, Dec 8, 2014
  18. EveningCordial

    EveningCordial Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 New Jersey

    Stopped drinking it when heard that, coloring agent shit ain't good for you at all. I realize neither is alcohol in general but I don't need or want the added BS.
     
    #18 EveningCordial, Dec 8, 2014
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  19. something_is_brewing

    something_is_brewing Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2014 Massachusetts

    yeah, ya know, just use some grain?
     
    #19 something_is_brewing, Dec 8, 2014
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  20. Masters

    Masters Savant (1,217) Mar 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    \budweiser is better in the bottle :wink:
     
    #20 Masters, Dec 8, 2014
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