can vs bottle
i'm not really going to weigh in on the "is beer really so bad out of a can" battle. that would be silly. i've got nothing earth-shattering to add to the debate. i will say though, that i like the option of beer in a can. i find it very handy for excursions such as camping, hiking, dining al fresco and the like. cans are lighter than bottles or kegs, and crush up really small when you stomp on them after emptying them. and if you happen to be by a source of cold water, they chill much faster than bottles. i haven't carried a keg around with me, so must reserve judgment on their ability to chill as fast as cans. on my most recent camping trip i decided to take my can appreciation a step further and go with the cheapest cans i could palate. did you know you can get six Hell's Gate Pale Ale for a mere $7.99 at government stores? they're practically giving it away! and its a perfectly drinkable little pale ale. [i chatted up the re...