Mmm, a refreshing can of formaldehyde
 

Why does the same brand of beer taste different out of a can vs. out of a bottle or keg?

Turns out, it's because of formaldehyde.

A small amount of formaldehyde used to be put in an emulsion used to lubricate the cans on the canning machines. The formaldehyde kept bacteria from breaking down the oil component of the lubricant. The emulsion got washed off before the liquid is poured in, but enough is left behind to affect the taste (not enough to be toxic).

They haven't used formaldehyde in decades, but because everyone was used to the flavor of their favorite beverage (this goes for any drink in a can), all new and improved lubricants since have been made to taste just like the original formaldehyde mixtures. Mmm, yummy!

http://www.nd.edu/~ndmag/can1su00.htm

Ah HA! This explains why I hate beer from a can!!! Ok, so I am not a big fan of beer, but if I have no other option I prefer it from a bottle or keg.

I love the taste of lube in my beer.

Like Mousey Girl said, I don't like canned beer, and this might explain why. I prefer my formaldehyde straight up, if you please.:cheers:

I guess it's better than Astro-Lube flavored beer!

Hmm, I wonder if Miller decided to put the same lubricant/flavoring in their bottles. I've always though it was the most vile tasting beer imaginable, in any form.

Maybe this would explain it.