Tallcan TV

Wittekerke Rose (pronounced like roh-say) is the newest trendy tallcan from Brouwerij Bavik (yes, that’s Belgian). The Wittekerke Rose is a tallcan paradox, as it tries to compete in its own category of tiny tallcan – bringing only 8.4 oz of beer in a mathematically tall can. You’ll notice the can resembles that of a sweet energy drink, like a Red Bull. The resemblance doesn’t stop there.

This pink beer (I hope to never use the phrase “pink beer” again in my life) had a VERY strong smell and taste of fruit. It’s actually a Belgian white beer (regular Witterkerke) mixed with what they say is raspberry juice, but almost certainly has to be melted down Skittles. This is a very fruity beer. The representative at Canfest described this as a “club beer,” and he couldn’t have been more spot on. This 4.5% ABV beer would feel perfectly at home in a Belgian club, refreshing blonde-haired 16-year-old clubbers, as they dance the night away all the time dreaming of chocolate and waffles. If you’re looking to enjoy a tallcan of beer on your porch one summery night – this is not the beer for you.

This beer gets tallcan accreditation on a technicality, but this is no tallcan beer. If you like very sweet beers, you may be delighted. You may also be wearing a skirt.

NOTE: The short at the end features a clip from a song by Stanton Moore called Stanton Hits The Bottle. It’s from the album All Kooked Out. It’s one of my favorites from him, though when he comes out with “Stanton Hits The Can” THAT will be my favorite.  -Wolfy

In this episode Wolfy Reviews Kilt Lifter from Four Peaks Brewing in Tempe, AZ and the Scripptard Reviews Urban Wilderness from Sleeping Lady Brewing in Anchorage, AK.

Urban Wilderness is the Sleeping Lady Brewing Company’s entry into the
Pale Ale category. And although it is brewed and canned in Alaska, the
biggest state in the union, the brewers mistakenly put it into a small
can. Somewhere, a moose is weeping.

Photo by Jeff Dow for Buckbean Brewing.

But despite this oversight, the good people at Sleeping Lady have
produced a beer that has a big full-bodied flavor, and rich caramel
color and texture. Like the finest of its pale ale brethren, Urban
Wilderness is hoppy without being overwhelming, with just the right
balance of malt. The graphics on the can are pedestrian, but the head
is two fingers deep, just how your mom likes it.

Recommended use: Drink this beer cool – not super cold — with a
friend wearing a lumberjack outfit. Plan on drinking about three
before you’ll want to switch back over to Oscar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale.

Rating: 6.5/10 on the Tall Can scale.

Notes: When the brewers are ready to man up with a tall can, we’ll
give it a better review. Until then it’s a good beer in an inferior
can.

-Scripptard

The Kilt Lifter Ale from Four Peaks Brewing is a great scottish ale that finally answers the age old question of what’s under a scottsman’s kilt. The beer is tasty and rich. I have no idea if that’s what a scottish ale is supposed to be, usually when you get a scotch ale it comes in a small glass. That translates over to this as it comes in a small can. Since we judge things as a whole package, I have to say that Kilt Lifter Ale has a strong start with a refreshing finish that leaves you unsatisfied just like what’s under a scottsman’s kilt.

-Wolfy

I have to admit that though I’ve been drinking Mammoth Brewing Co beer since I moved to the east side 11 years ago, this was the first time I’d seen it in a can! And that officially makes it my favorite backpacking beer for Sierra Nevada trips. Guaranteed I’ll make a point of packing some of that.

The 395 is by far their best beer, but I don’t think they can it, but the High Country Amber is pretty tasty. The Real McCoy Pilsner is ok, not bad as pilsner’s go, but generally speaking I don’t like pilsners.

Photo by Jeff Dow for Buckbean Beer

Check out Mammoth Brewing at almost every local restaurant between Bridgeport and Mojave. They’re everywhere. Notably, the Tioga Pass Gas Mart and all the Pizza Factory shops from Mammoth to Independence.

We didn’t find that many real man cans @ canfest, but most of the small canners said they want to grow up at some point and start doing real cans. Mammoth was no exception. With a name that is synonymous with largeness, we’ll hold them to it.

-Wolfy

In this piece Mike Myword and Msiter Fnygy review the Siamese Twin Ale from Uncommon Brewers

It is a traditional Belgian-style Double seasoned with coriander and entirely uncommon Thai spices. At first surprising, the floral notes of lemongrass and sharper bite of kaffir lime blend with the deep malt of this double to produce a dangerously drinkable beer.

Not sure Mister Fnygy liked it, but in all seriousness it was pretty good! Not sure I’d drink it along side anything. I like beers like that on their own. But it does come in a tall can.

Photo by Jeff Dow for Canfest09

His reasoning was that it makes it easy to gage the mass of a can of beer. Though this is pure folly. If the cans contained 16 fl Ounces of deionized water then the can/contents combination would clearly weigh more than a pound. Ad in the rest of the cans and the plastic thing that ties the together and the box, and your shipping weight is nigh on incalculable. Not to mention the fact that alcohol weighs less than water and beer with lemon grass, keffir lime and coriander weighs significantly MORE than water.

Pound for pound though, Siamese Twin Ale is significantly more refreshing than Water…

-M

First Canfest09 video features Sara and Tracy from the Bike and Brew Tour. After a long day riding bikes, they tell us what they think of the Reno brewed Tallcan Beers, Orange Blossom and Black Noddy from Buckbean Brewing Company.

After Canfest, we explored the casino and ended up on the dance floor along side some very impressive line dancers. Who knows why we wanted to avoid Reno, it was one of the funnest nights of the trip! Read More

As a cycle tourer, when the perfect form of transportation and the perfect beer container come together it truly is a transcendent event…

-Wolfy

Please enjoy this musical act. Your main event will be ready momentarily…

-Wolfy