Why Canada is Better Than the US

Great way to start the week Neil......a little Country and strong beer!

I was surprised to learn that Canada has more land mass (is bigger) than the US.

Great song Neil.

Wow Pete, you just figured that out now? I think Canada may also have a better geography lesson plan for it's students....jaja

BTW...you may also be interested to know that Russia (and some say China) are also bigger than the good ole USA.

Anyone who thinks Canada has better beer than the US probably hasn't consumed the products of some the 1791 Microbrewies in the USA. BTW, Canada has 391. "American Beer" is no longer defined by Bud, Miller, and Coors.
http://bovbeers.wordpress.com/2011/07/02/number-of-breweries-worldwide/

Oh?? Do they have a higher alcohol content than the mainstream beers or is that a regulated thing?

David wrote:Anyone who thinks Canada has better beer than the US probably hasn't consumed the products of some the 1791 Microbrewies in the USA. BTW, Canada has 391. "American Beer" is no longer defined by Bud, Miller, and Coors.
http://bovbeers.wordpress.com/2011/07/02/number-of-breweries-worldwide/

The US has 10 times the population so on micro brewery per capita basis Canada is far ahead.

MexicoPete wrote:I was surprised to learn that Canada has more land mass (is bigger) than the US.

The problem is that most of it is uninhabitible,unless you're an Eskimo.

seisdedos wrote:

David wrote:Anyone who thinks Canada has better beer than the US probably hasn't consumed the products of some the 1791 Microbrewies in the USA. BTW, Canada has 391. "American Beer" is no longer defined by Bud, Miller, and Coors.
http://bovbeers.wordpress.com/2011/07/02/number-of-breweries-worldwide/

The US has 10 times the population so on micro brewery per capita basis Canada is far ahead.

Per capita doesn't count when you want a tapper, proximity does!

CanuckBob wrote:Oh?? Do they have a higher alcohol content than the mainstream beers or is that a regulated thing?

Yes, many do. There is an upper limit but it's up around 16% or so, but each state has it's own limits, many that are lower.

montana is 3.4 which is a light beer in canada. they do sell light beer there too-would it be like o'doole-SNORK!

Once again the U.S.A. marches (marched) to a different drummer. Be careful not to be confused by ABV vs ABW.

George

Pedro wrote:montana is 3.4 which is a light beer in canada. they do sell light beer there too-would it be like o'doole-SNORK!

Montana State Law was changed in 2009 raising the allowable alcohol in beer from 7 to 14%. I don't know WHEN it was 3.4.

when i drank it at my cabin,the last time was7 years ago on our way here. that's the name brands. now the harvest moon brewing company is in belt and their pig's ass porter is stronger. don't tell me about montana. i owned that cabin in belt since 1986 and now my hija owns it. next yer gonna 'splain what kinda trout i caught in them thar montana cricks? ya knows yer from montana when ya call a creek a crick-right uncle jack?

The only thing I'm tellin' is that most US westerners call creeks cricks. You can Google the alcohol thing yerself.
I'm NOT saying the US or Canada is better, they've each got their fine land, fine folks, and fine traditions. Problably 20 years ago Canadian beer was better across the board that the US stuff which was like making love in a canoe!

unlike you,i don't need ta google it, as i drank the beer in montana fer over 20 years. my trip from sweet grass to belt included whacking back 6 coors and smoking a half pack of marlboro lights in the 120 miles. when i arrived in belt there would be a beam on ice waiting for me as soon as i walked into the east side bar. and i always brought some o'keeke extra old stock[7.1] for my cowboy buds

viajero wrote:

MexicoPete wrote:I was surprised to learn that Canada has more land mass (is bigger) than the US.

The problem is that most of it is uninhabitible,unless you're an Eskimo.

And it still has a better infrastructure than the US. Imagine that!

motherofburros wrote:

viajero wrote:

MexicoPete wrote:I was surprised to learn that Canada has more land mass (is bigger) than the US.

The problem is that most of it is uninhabitible,unless you're an Eskimo.

And it still has a better infrastructure than the US. Imagine that!

not only that but the eskimos are a cfl football team in edmonton alberta. the natives which you are speaking of are inuit and also inhabit alaska and part of russia. we know this because we have better schools we attended than you obviously did,viajero.

Ever since I was of drinking age, American beer in Canada has been referred to politely as "panther piss". I can't write here how it is referred to in impolite circles.

If the microbreweries in the U.S. are catching up, having been at it since beermaking was allowed again in Canada after Prohibition, then that is good news. So the question becomes, why don't the major U.S. breweries have a handle on what the public really wants?

Pedro wrote: we know this because we have better schools we attended than you obviously did,viajero.

From reading the above sentence I'd say that's arguable.

HelperGuy wrote:Ever since I was of drinking age, American beer in Canada has been referred to politely as "panther piss". I can't write here how it is referred to in impolite circles.

If the microbreweries in the U.S. are catching up, having been at it since beermaking was allowed again in Canada after Prohibition, then that is good news. So the question becomes, why don't the major U.S. breweries have a handle on what the public really wants?

First of all check who's winning the International beer competitions. The US is not "catching up." US Microbrewers have been setting the pace for about 2 decades. Next, how is it that you are not aware of the fact that US does not OWN any major brewers? The best one of the bunch was Anhueser-Busch and they were acquiered some years back. They alone were making some "craft" and specialty beers. I have no idea if that's continued or not since I've been here 8 years.
Here's one little brew in OR. Click the link then click Awards on their page. http://www.yourlittlebeachtown.com/pelican

David:

Have you ever asked yourself where the money came from for the Pelican Brewpub? Not like Pacific City has a pristine reputation when it comes to sourcing of various financing!

I don't remember the orignal source of $ but it was an investment group from Portland. Today it's: http://www.goldenhospitalityllc.com/cape-kiwanda.php