[mamelukesabre]

I never buy anything but boxed wine. It tastes good to me. I’d like to see beer sold the same way. Well, sort of. It would have to be somewhat different since beer is pressurized. But a small box shaped disposable plastic beer keg would be a cool idea.

[Clemenza]

Speaking as someone who has tasted nearly 1,000 wines, I can say that the most important thing about wine tasting is ENJOYING it! The only reason folks like me throw around terms like terroir and bret is that, much like Star Trek fans, we don't have much of a life. :-(

I will admit that I once bought a "wine cube" at Target when I lived in Seattle (NJ bans the sale of alcohol outside of licensed "package" stores and wineries), and did not care for it. I must admit, however, that it is probably the surest way of keeping wine fresh for a long period of time, and you don't have to worry about infected corks.

Methinks the Gallo's were ahead of their time when they put the screwcap on T-Bird back in the 1950s.

[MacDorcha]

The problem with the plasitc beer keg idea is that the beer would lose ALOT of its flavor stored like that. The plasctic bottles they are now starting to use for “public” consumption (ie., and Busch Gardens) are treated special. Hell, so are the cans. This would cost even MORE money, and even though beer is cheaper at resteraunts, it’s still often priced favorably to Coke or Pepsi in many supermarkets (in Georgia for example).

The only real way to enjoy a beer is from glass (ceramic will do). Whether a headier mug, or a brisk bottle neck.

And I wouldn’t confuse a Bud with a Speckled Hen, but sometimes (like a Coke) only a Bud will do!

[AFreeBird]

I’d like to see beer sold the same way. Well, sort of. It would have to be somewhat different since beer is pressurized.

You mean something like this: