No need to homebrew anymore with this product

[TastyWheat]

I think someone's been reading terrible advice:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Beer-Taste-Better

 

[russrob81]

I just don't think it's right to sabotage someone's idea. Yes it's clearly flawed. People like us will just buy a better product to begin. Most BMC types like their swill. Maybe there is a market for this of people in between. I hope he succeeds because that's how free markets work. But he won't get it from me. Time will tell

 

[wailingguitar]

You know, at $5 for a bottle of it I may give it a shot. On the occasion that I find myself somewhere that doesn't have any beer that I like, having this as a fall back option doesn't seem so bad. I am also curious about their process and would like to know exactly what they are doing

 

[evrose]

I just don't think it's right to sabotage someone's idea. Yes it's clearly flawed. People like us will just buy a better product to begin. Most BMC types like their swill. Maybe there is a market for this of people in between. I hope he succeeds because that's how free markets work. But he won't get it from me. Time will tell

1. Criticism is not "sabotage". Hyperbole much?

2. Free markets don't "work" when bad ideas succeed. Free markets "work" when good ideas work, and bad ones get clown-stomped in to oblivion by the better ideas (in this case, the better ideas are REAL craft beer).

 

[russrob81]

At one point steam ships and airplanes were "bad ideas". Just because you think it's a bad idea doesn't mean the masses think the same

 

[Cathedral]

If you seriously think this is a good idea, I think someone may need to flick you in the ears.

At the risk of sounding like someone who rides a very tall horse--good beer is more than the sum of its ingredients. It is an amalgamation of the whole process, from beginning to end. Everything the brewer does affects the final product. Good beer is something that can't be concentrated and added to crap beer to make good beer.

Take a bottle of your best homebrew and add it to some Natural Light. If that tastes good to you, then you're going to love this stuff.

 

[russrob81]

I agree with you 100% but we aren't a majority of the beer consuming population. If there is a market more power to him. If not better luck next time. That's how free markets work. I just don't think it's right to say you suck without seeing results

 

[LandoLincoln]

This could be a good thing. Give it to BMC drinkers and see if they get a hankering for better beer. I wish them the best of luck, since there's no way in hell this is going to put a dent into more craft breweries opening up.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

This crap will quickly fade into obscurity, thus enabling hipsters everywhere to call themselves "Bier Baristas," whilst keeping their amazingly feeble skill sets confined to secretly shopping at Hollister and calling their purchases "Salvation Army Bargains."

 

[IrregularPulse]

Did anyone try this yet?

 

[wailingguitar]

I would like to reiterate my position that while it would certainly be no substitute for a real beer, it could have it's uses and I support the idea for that reason. Example; my brother is a member of the Elks and wants me to go to the lodge to hang out with him and his friends from time to time. Problem is that I don't drink spirits and the best beer they have is Corona... bleh... if I had something like this product that would at least get me in the ballpark, I would be most grateful.

 

[Ostomo517]

So skunky Corona mixed with LME sounds good to you?

 

[evrose]

I would like to reiterate my position that while it would certainly be no substitute for a real beer, it could have it's uses and I support the idea for that reason. Example; my brother is a member of the Elks and wants me to go to the lodge to hang out with him and his friends from time to time. Problem is that I don't drink spirits and the best beer they have is Corona... bleh... if I had something like this product that would at least get me in the ballpark, I would be most grateful.

No friggin' way. Look - I like beer as much as the next guy here... we all love beer. But I have in the past, and will in the future, simply have a soda if there isn't a beer selection that I care for. I don't need to drink beer everywhere I go to have a good time... and if there isn't a beer I care for, I'll have lemonade, or soda, or water, or coffee... or nothing.

Under no circumstances would I whip out a small vial of "beer syrup", and surreptitiously drizzle it in to a bottle of mass produced swill. Nope. Never.

But hey, life is about choices, and I applaud yours - even if it makes me a little nauseous thinking about it.

 

[kh54s10]

I watched the video. Nice one handed cap opening!! And she adjusted to taste without actually tasting any! Amazing!!

I might try it, but someone else would have to BUY it!

 

[Dutch218]

I would like to reiterate my position that while it would certainly be no substitute for a real beer, it could have it's uses and I support the idea for that reason.

First thing I thought of was a low calorie beer that has at least a little taste to it. I would never use this out at a bar or restaurant but sitting at home drinking a six pack of craft beer is usually a fattening experience.

 

[Magic8Ball]

No friggin' way. Look - I like beer as much as the next guy here... we all love beer. But I have in the past, and will in the future, simply have a soda if there isn't a beer selection that I care for. I don't need to drink beer everywhere I go to have a good time... and if there isn't a beer I care for, I'll have lemonade, or soda, or water, or coffee... or nothing.

Under no circumstances would I whip out a small vial of "beer syrup", and surreptitiously drizzle it in to a bottle of mass produced swill. Nope. Never.

But hey, life is about choices, and I applaud yours - even if it makes me a little nauseous thinking about it.

I would try it. Why not. I have intentionally tasted beers that taste like they are infected and flawed. They called that class, "Off Flavors in Beer". I love my beer. Given the choice between: no beer, a BMC, or a BMC that might taste good? I'll take door #3 please.

 

[cheezydemon3]

I think it would be awesome to have camping or fishing. I may try it.

Hell, maybe I just need hop extract!

 

[stamandster]

This guy is fairly good at food reviewing... his reaction is great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlRj0lo1cv4

 

[dpatrickv]

I think it would be awesome to have camping or fishing. I may try it.

Hell, maybe I just need hop extract!

Maybe it's just me, but when i camp/fish, I take good beer with me.

This is just like liquor to me, if you have to mix your beer/liquor with something else, then it's not a good product.

 

[cheezydemon3]

Maybe it's just me, but when i camp/fish, I take good beer with me.

This is just like liquor to me, if you have to mix your beer/liquor with something else, then it's not a good product.

More and more "good" beer is available in cans, but CANS is the key to camping, etc. with me.

 

[1fast636]

I can see the headlines now kid kicked out of school for on tap liquid enhancer principle says looks like beer smells like beer must be beer lol what a gimmick the things people will come up with to make a buck

 

[beaksnbeer]

Glad it's only available in Colorado, guess that's the flavor in Coors is.

 

[Yellowirenut]

propylene glycol - YUM
I have used the stuff before...Added to water in order to lower the freezing points in large building HVAC systems. Had a bit splash on me...tasted sweet. NOT something I would ingest on purpose!

 

[one-L]

Hah. Sent my girlfriend the link to this stuff. Her response "That just does not sound.....right".

 

[beaksnbeer]

propylene glycol - YUM
I have used the stuff before...Added to water in order to lower the freezing points in large building HVAC systems. Had a bit splash on me...tasted sweet. NOT something I would ingest on purpose!

Yep, don't miss working on chilled water systems, water down here has a to of lime and calcium.

 

[Ostomo517]

propylene glycol - YUM
I have used the stuff before...Added to water in order to lower the freezing points in large building HVAC systems. Had a bit splash on me...tasted sweet. NOT something I would ingest on purpose!

Isnt that in antifreeze?

 

[Yellowirenut]

it is a type of antifreeze. But you may know Ethylene glycol as a more common type.

Propylene is "food safe" as are some kinds of grease. It can be used in and around food production. It can also be used in food as a preservative.

Ethylene is not food safe...

 

[lumpher]

wow... and all this time we've been wasting our time on brewing, and we could've been just adding a few drops of some "stuff" in a bottle to keester or nasty light... adds a new meaning to "second runnings"

 

[SpeedYellow]

I'm eagerly waiting their European Light Lager version.

That list of ingredients is a disgrace. Water, propylene glycol, natural & artificial flavors, and food coloring. Seriously, no malt extract or hops extract? Make this a hop bomb and a lot of us would be buyers.

 

[Ostomo517]

Make this a hop bomb and a lot of us would be buyers.

Speak for yourself