tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post7714997920978630512..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Cans Are Great ... Except for the BPAJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-90306847145759917622010-03-12T05:35:55.303-08:002010-03-12T05:35:55.303-08:00I had actually been investigating the possibility ...I had actually been investigating the possibility of canning rather than bottling in my brewery. Below, I've included a couple links I found while researching. I didn't know this but New Belgium is actually canning a small portion of their Fat Tire output and the blog post I've linked to below addressed the BPA in can linings and their research into it.<br /><br />http://www.chow.com/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735144809778260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-82823847293836146432010-03-08T12:59:13.479-08:002010-03-08T12:59:13.479-08:00Everything is moderation.
There is a widely held ...Everything is moderation.<br /><br />There is a widely held medical belief that 2-5 units of alcohol [1 unit = 12oz of 5% ABV] is beneficial to health.<br /><br />Eg, Pollan's Food Rule #43 reports:<br />'the fact is that people who drink moderately and regularly live longer and suffer considerably less heart disease than teetotalers. Alcohol of any kind appears to reduce the risk of jbxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-83185011659265281552010-03-08T09:49:46.306-08:002010-03-08T09:49:46.306-08:00Well said, Dann!Well said, Dann!Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-40128519568257315342010-03-07T20:46:06.351-08:002010-03-07T20:46:06.351-08:00What i find amusing here is the somewhat deleterio...What i find amusing here is the somewhat deleterious effects of BPA discussion, when there are known additives to these cans which have a proven track record of damage to the human body, and are readily and quantifiably identifiable: ALCOHOL!!!<br /><br />Seriously, I mentioned this debate to my physician friend, and he couldn't stop laughing at us - as he put it: "Yup... every saturday Dann Cutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788286445033083370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-33431410786043060202010-03-06T21:01:40.348-08:002010-03-06T21:01:40.348-08:00I think a lot of you are missing the point. The p...I think a lot of you are missing the point. The point of the article isn't whether or not the BPA will hurt you. The point of the article is whether or not craft brewers should eschew BPA lined cans because it could be bad for business. The PERCEPTION in the public's eye is that they should not ingest any BPA. If they find out that there is BPA in craft brew cans, it could possibly be Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097878173622170668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-24941542865811921612010-03-06T13:10:19.947-08:002010-03-06T13:10:19.947-08:00But should we take the FDA's word about what i...But should we take the FDA's word about what is a "safe amount?"<br /><br />Government agencies have repeatedly revised downward the levels considered safe for all kinds of toxic substances over the years.Soggy Coasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14646016892555782239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-77883334620522937752010-03-06T06:06:14.597-08:002010-03-06T06:06:14.597-08:00As long as the levels of BPA are well below those ...As long as the levels of BPA are well below those that cause problems, I wouldn't worry too much about it. In general I think that consumers should be as informed as they can be so they can make decisions based on reason, rather than fear. If you're afraid of something, that's a sign that you need to learn more about it.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968887834295143047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-51717955199710021652010-03-05T22:53:22.536-08:002010-03-05T22:53:22.536-08:001968
Did you miss the part where it says, they...1968<br /><br />Did you miss the part where it says, they've known this stuff causes health problems since the 1930's? They've had plenty of time to figure out toxic amounts. <br /><br />Adam<br /><br />I like your question, does it screw up the taste of the beer? Screw the carcinogens!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-67423617985912427712010-03-05T22:07:14.727-08:002010-03-05T22:07:14.727-08:00BPA aside, I'm more worried about my canned be...BPA aside, I'm more worried about my canned beer tasting like it came from.... a can. there is a difference, and I personally prefer a bottle.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688546442746669587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-2226183892810102282010-03-05T21:27:40.625-08:002010-03-05T21:27:40.625-08:00There is a 03 Aug 2007 segment of NPR's 'L...There is a 03 Aug 2007 segment of NPR's 'Living on Earth' regarding Bisphenol A.<br /> http://tinyurl.com/35gbos<br />It is 2.75 years old thus the latest story; but, very accessible; 6.2 minute audio.<br /><br />I have eschew canned good since hearing the program last Spring. <br /><br />Wellness and toxicity are cumulative. Canned beer seems easily avoided.jbxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-30056473971881938622010-03-05T19:54:45.500-08:002010-03-05T19:54:45.500-08:00"There are tons of carcinogens in the air too..."There are tons of carcinogens in the air too! Maybe we should all stop breathing! That might help. ;-}"\<br /><br />How about applying the Precautionary Principle? We should be trying to minimize the exposure of toxins. How soon before the accepted daily ppm is lowered? Europe is already 1/3 the US. <br /><br />Has anyone tried to quantify the level of BPA humans are exposed to on a Since 1968https://www.blogger.com/profile/05080460714139428045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-46353517119461615322010-03-05T16:35:54.060-08:002010-03-05T16:35:54.060-08:00I have an article kicking around about BPA and can...I have an article kicking around about BPA and canned beer that I never finished, figured there wouldn't be any interest in it. After looking into the subject some time back, I am in Bill's camp on this one.<br /><br />Sure, BPA has some known effects on developing fetuses and infants, due to the way it mimics estrogen. In adults, the chemical is metabolized and we don't have to worryKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493321326831765055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-8834239390586615272010-03-05T16:15:38.752-08:002010-03-05T16:15:38.752-08:00New Belgium addresses this in their blog:
http://...New Belgium addresses this in their blog:<br /><br />http://www.newbelgium.com/blog/post/speaking-cansStan Hieronymushttp://www.appellationbeer.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-69275810677687726622010-03-05T14:51:52.572-08:002010-03-05T14:51:52.572-08:00If eating and drinking out of cans is dangerous, I...If eating and drinking out of cans is dangerous, I'm already f**ked. Bring on the beer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-28302111188733692822010-03-05T14:16:44.591-08:002010-03-05T14:16:44.591-08:00I make the point in my post that the verdict is fa...I make the point in my post that the verdict is far from clear, but the public opinion momentum seems to be away from BPA and so it may pay for brewers to be cautious - regardless. That's all I am saying - I am not taking a stand on BPA in general.Patrick Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242234148546323374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-73710753493106701512010-03-05T13:44:02.504-08:002010-03-05T13:44:02.504-08:00Oh, how I love a new scare campaign!
Here's a...Oh, how I love a new scare campaign!<br /><br />Here's a little more for everybody to worry about:<br /><br />Bisphenol A is an endocrine disruptor, which can mimic the body's own hormones and may lead to negative health effects.<br /><br />Bispheol A can be found in other everyday items too. Like PVC pipes than bring water into many of our houses!<br /><br />Unknown and untested doses Barnacle Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-44986730414565193202010-03-05T13:09:29.161-08:002010-03-05T13:09:29.161-08:00This website has a number of interesting articles ...This website has a number of interesting articles on the subject. I for one stay away from cans, and that means European also. They ALL have the spray in liner that contains BPA.<br />http://www.beveragedaily.com/Processing-Packaging/Bisphenol-A-levels-in-cans-triggers-call-for-banSince 1968https://www.blogger.com/profile/05080460714139428045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-79584839341570138322010-03-05T12:14:14.836-08:002010-03-05T12:14:14.836-08:00Why can't we get steel cans like european brew...Why can't we get steel cans like european breweries?Nate MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207807709590916248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-62434032906002815942010-03-05T12:06:28.202-08:002010-03-05T12:06:28.202-08:00I asked my contact at Caldera brewing about this, ...I asked my contact at Caldera brewing about this, and he replied that their cans are 1000 times below FDA thresholds. There is not the same amount of BPA in canned beer as in canned tomatoes...<br /><br />Still, it worries me a bit and it would be great if someone could develop BPA-free cans for beer soon. <br /><br />For me, all things in moderation...how much beer are people drinking that they&Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558268586053431057noreply@blogger.com