Why are there twist-offs and pry-tops?

[mdineenwob]

While it may be pointless , HIS is wondering what you found out with this post? Can we come to a consensus?

I meant to say "This"!!

 

[Molybedenum]

I don't make the decisions for the micros to not use twist off bottles, nor do I dictate that really good wine still use corked bottles.

Heh. Ending a troll with "Cheers!" implicitly declares it isn't a troll. Gotcha!

Plenty of micros and craft brews come in twisties and even *gasp* cans. There are also plenty of great beers made by the big macros.

Bottles as a whole will eventually be phased out, as more and more beverage producers realize the sheer practicality of alternative packaging. Wine in a box is great. It doesn't oxidize as fast. Beer in a can is great. It doesn't skunk quick.

For me, I have to use what is within my own means - which will be bottles and kegs. If only I had the facilities to effectively can or box homebrew!

(Oskar's, Leini's, Goose Island, etc are canned / twist-off, Bota / Black Box makes better wine than most bottled out there, etc. )

 

[Squirrels]

Leini's is terrible beer for the most part (a couple of winners like Big Butt), but that's just my opinion. I personally think the twisties are for convenience more than anything. A bottle opener is a bit difficult to carry around for some...

I always have 2 on me!

 

[JefeTheVol]

Heh. Ending a troll with "Cheers!" implicitly declares it isn't a troll. Gotcha!

That's exactly what I was thinking. Ending a douchey response like "think about and it will come to you eventually" with "Cheers" doesn't make the comment any less pretentious. Its just confusing.

If you are gonna ****** out on a forum, keep it consistent throughout the post. We simpletons easily get confused.
-Jefe-

 

[Rockape66]

Somewhat off topic, but does anyone else remember the old Coors double button cans. Brings back memories. I don't buy beer in twist offs. I want bottles, dammit!

 

[KayaBrew]

I "do my homework" every time I buy a pricey bottle of wine. And just because there is "wine" sold in all manner of containers, I've never seen fine wine in a twist top bottle, and certainly not a box (with that fine vinyl aftertaste. Yum!)

I don't make the decisions for the micros to not use twist off bottles, nor do I dictate that really good wine still use corked bottles.

And you're still failing to comprehend the point...

Cheers!

You're clearly an expert in marketing. And in vinyl aftertastes.

And you are failing to make ANY point.

From this point on, I will argue no further. You're doing a good enough job digging yourself into a hole without anyone egging you on. I'm going to be in the kitchen unscrewing me some fine wine.

 

[ajbram]

A bottle opener is a bit difficult to carry around for some...

I always have 2 on me!

I do as well... back of the belt buckle and one on my watchband! In general, pop tops have a better seal than twisties, but keep in mind there is also image and tradition to uphold for some breweries. For those who can't be bothered taking the time to pry the cap off their beer, I would ask, is your beer not worth that extra few seconds? If not, I believe you have your answer.

 

[birvine]

Who's gonna pay $10+ for a sixer of anything?

In Ontario (and most if not all parts of Canada) we pay that or more for commercial beer.

Aren't taxes great?!

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