I am of the arguable opinion that one of the best beers available widely enough to be bought at the neighborhood grocery store is Boddington's Pub Ale. It is shipped from England flat, and canned with what is probably the second-greatest invention of the 20th century, just after the microchip -- the floating widget. When you pop open the can, the release of pressure opens the floating widget within, releasing a carbonation that is exceedingly fine (tiny bubbles), creating a subtle, soft texture and creamy head that cannot be duplicated in bottle beer, only on tap. It is wonderful.
But I often wonder, does it really taste that good? I'm not sure I know, because there is the soft crack/fizz of the can opening, the bit of foamy overflow that always occurs (good to open over the sink), the ritual pour down the full length of the inside of a tall mug, during which the finest mist reaches your nose, even from as much as a foot away, teasing you with its sparkling hoppiness. Then there is that creamy tan head in my moustache, just before the beer itself finally reaches my mouth.
By the time I get through all that, the first taste of Bud Light might be a revelation. This (obligatory audio content), it occurs to me, must be a lot like listening to vinyl.
Tim
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But I often wonder, does it really taste that good? I'm not sure I know, because there is the soft crack/fizz of the can opening, the bit of foamy overflow that always occurs (good to open over the sink), the ritual pour down the full length of the inside of a tall mug, during which the finest mist reaches your nose, even from as much as a foot away, teasing you with its sparkling hoppiness. Then there is that creamy tan head in my moustache, just before the beer itself finally reaches my mouth.
By the time I get through all that, the first taste of Bud Light might be a revelation. This (obligatory audio content), it occurs to me, must be a lot like listening to vinyl.
Tim
Here, have another: