My brother's favorite beer was 16 oz cans of Busch Light because he was a severe alcoholic who hid cans in the shrubbery at my parents house. He could open one, drink it and throw the can in the bushes in a matter of seconds. You are right, that's not what I'm talking about. I see the prices of these four packs and they border on ridiculous. I was never a bomber fan, they are an even bigger ripoff. It's all about profits, I understand it's cheaper to can 16 oz's-even the plastic can holders are cheaper when they use 4 instead of 6, but I rarely buy the 4 packs even when I really love the beer.
When I drink beer I'm usually doing something outside or in my shop so I almost always drink from the can! Some beers, like hefeweizens, go into a glass but that's an exception.
The bolded is the reason. The 16 oz cans look cool but I doubt any consumer prefers getting 64 ounces instead of 72 ounces. But many of the higher end craft beer makers only use that format so you're stuck paying $15-20 for a 4 pack if you want their beer in cans. I remember someone asked a brewer that one time on one of the FB craft beer groups I'm in and they said they did the 16 oz cans(vs 12 oz) because they wanted to get more beer to the consumer. I was sitting there like, either you're awful at math or you think we're really stupid.There are 16 oz cans of cheap beer but I don't think that is what the OP is asking about. The reason for the 16 oz 4 packs is the brewer makes more money. It seems to be a matter of what the market will bear. I see more and more beer going into cans instead of bottles and the four pack of larger cans is leading the charge from the smaller producers. I prefer the 12 oz bottles, than 12 oz cans. I'm not happy paying $12-20 for a four pack of pints no matter the reputation of the brewer. It is still cheaper than buying those higher end beers at the brewery. Some of those NEIPAs are expensive to produce. If I was a pro brewer I would sell my product for as much as the market would pay. As a consumer I prefer to make my own. Its cheaper you know.
This is one thing I do like about the pint cans. Can split between my wife and I(when it's the kind she likes) and still a good serving size for each of us. Although I could easily crush the whole thing
Nope, you're wrong, its all about the bottom line, and the 16 oz 4 pack is just a way to sell less beer for more money. There's very little indication that competition is driving prices down, even though we have something like 7,000+ breweries on the US now.
I havent found less beer for more money. I have found better beer for more money. Some duds in there to. I choose wisely. My friend and I have discussed this quite thoroughly. It was obvious that he had no experience about the beers we were discussing. Eventually he tried a few and buys some here and there. I realized for me, drinking beer is a hobby. Go figure right. But it is. I like beer, I like drinking it, and I like all different kinds. Its not about saving money or getting the best deal. I work my a.. off all week and friday comes and I want to have something special. I am sure everyone here has their own hobbies where they spend money. I have a goodwill bike I tool around on. I am not judging others for wanting the best italian frames or whatever. Whatever you choose don't kid yourself, a lot of these higher end beers are stellar and worth every penny, worth it for you is the question. Their quality isn't.
Some of the best commercial beers I've ever had came as a 16 oz 4-pack.
