Comments on: Boddingtons Pub Ale Beer Review

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:58:15 +0000

@T-Bone. thanks for the comment! I used to think it was the can too, but the more I’ve learned about modern beer cans, the more I think it is something else. In modern beer cans, there is a barrier, like a film that separates the beer from the metal. Technically, the beer doesn’t touch the metal.

So, what does that mean? Maybe they use ‘old school’ cans without the protective film? (Doubt it, especially with the fancy widget thing!) I’m thinking its the water used in the brewing process. Maybe there is a different mineral content in the water that creates the taste? Just guessing here, but in my mind its not the can, although that would be the obvious culprit.

I really need to find this on tap so I can compare! Its been soooo long since I’ve had Boddington’s on tap!

Cheers!
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By: T-Bone

T-Bone — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:30:48 +0000

I’d say it’s interesting. Slightly detected metallic taste, but I would add that I sort of expected this. It’s out of a can! Hard to expect it to be different. But all things considered, that’s probably the best way they can market the product outside of a keg. I haven’t tried the draught version, but I will soon. Smooth and creamy to be certain, but I wouldn’t necessarily say I was underwhelmed. The can is the likely culprit, probably not the beer. Still beats a Bud Light (glade is an air-freshener, isn’t it?).

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:57:03 +0000

@JS- Interesting observations. Thanks for sharing! .-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Sam Adams Infinium – Did you try it =-.

By: JS

JS — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:24:33 +0000

Love the Boddington’s, cans are an issue over the hand pulled beer. Tetley’s has now become by go to over Boddington’s. Better flavor, darker caramel color, less metalic, with the same nitro-widget that makes it a great creamy ale from the can.
Side note. I’ve had two can’s of Boddingtons now where the widget didn’t release. Never seen a flatter beer in my entire life, bartenders were understanding and replaced the beer.
My opinion. Beer is still quality but the product design has been cheapened to the point that its affected taste and quality.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:13:11 +0000

@Ray – nice assessment. The think that turned me on about the Boddingtons was the creaminess you described in the body. Its a good beer in that sense. Its been awhile since I’ve had this, and perhaps its another example of a beer I should revisit soon. Thanks for the comment and compliment! Come back anytime!

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:37:51 +0000

Just bought my first 4 pack, and obviously I thought it was “unique” enough to see what people were saying online about it. My first sip (usually the best sip) was definitely “underwhelming”, good choice in words. But I must say that after the first pint was gone, 2 and 3 started tasting a lot better, and I definitely like the creaminess of the beer. I personally did not taste the metallic taste in the batch that I tried. I would have rated my first can a one star out of five, but beer two and three grew on me and I would give it a 3.5 out of 5. I would try it again, especially if I found it on tap somewhere.

P.S. Cool Blog

By: Fah-Q

Fah-Q — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:42:19 +0000

Horrible beer, asbolutely horrible. It’s true because it’s science.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:45:31 +0000

@Brandon in VA – Strange isn’t it? Cans have come such a long way in protecting beer. More and more craft beers are showing up in cans now. I wonder what the deal is here? I would say its in our minds, but so many people seem to have the same experience with Boddingtons being great on tap and not-so-great in cans. Hmmmm.
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By: Brandon in VA

Brandon in VA — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:34:53 +0000

I absolutely love this beer on tap, however I have to agree that the cans leave a lot to be desired.

By: mykal

mykal — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:57:38 +0000

just bought a 4 pk of this brew. must say your review is exactly my opinion. I bought it cause I remembered it being a great liquid but was very disappointed. and somebody please slap glade, “it no bud light” uuuuhhhhh bud light sux and this person’s opinion stinks. bet they drink bud light lime now.