pattjock Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I have noticed that a few beers, Heineken and Tiger, now have adopted a different can size, same volume but taller and a more child friendly circumference. Will this be the new norm and what could the reason be for this change. Many soft drinks also come in this size. Main problem is that they don't fit in my can holders, too slim for both can and bottle holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Nope, no idea, they don't fit in the fridge properly either. Change for change's sake EDIT Apparently it makes one feel that one is consuming less, or something like that. http://www.packagingnews.com.au/news/it-s-in-to-be-slim Personally it just feels wrong, beer has been short and fat (like me) forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Reduce the volume and keep the same price = more profits. This has been going on for years not only beer but others drinks and household items too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 2 hours ago, shady86 said: Reduce the volume and keep the same price = more profits OP stated this - 3 hours ago, pattjock said: same volume but taller Not the same as bottles of Singha and Leo which were reduced a while ago now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I dont usualy bother noting the size or the texture of a beer can i just neck the contents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, jeab1980 said: I dont usualy bother noting the size or the texture of a beer can i just neck the contents. It's an old people thing, they are very sensitive to package sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 29 minutes ago, maxpower said: It's an old people thing, they are very sensitive to package sizes. nope, it's an intelligent people thing. many companies regularly change product package sizes, usually reducing them and keeping the same price. if you enjoy being screwed, I guess it's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 They fit into shop fridges a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, jeab1980 said: I dont usualy bother noting the size or the texture of a beer can i just neck the contents. the perfect customer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, manarak said: nope, it's an intelligent people thing. many companies regularly change product package sizes, usually reducing them and keeping the same price. if you enjoy being screwed, I guess it's up to you. Yeah its an intelligent people thing. OP sets the scene - sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuket Man Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I prefer them as I can get more in my fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Easier for smaller hands to drink, ie the underage and lady market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattjock Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 I don't mind the new shape as such but have problem with different shaped cans as they will not fit in my can holders. I may be incorrect but feel that because there now is a shorter distance from the warm outside of the can to the center of the can the beer will get warm faster than when in the old shaped can. If this is true it will also get cold faster when put in the fridge. Have anyone seen can holders that will fit the new shape of can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, manarak said: the perfect customer! Too true any beer or piss water (larger) in a can is rubish any way and only deserves to be necked. No point in sampling pish now is there. To prove my point who remembers the party 7 double diamond cans pish but quantity. (Brit thing) Edited September 13, 2017 by jeab1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 It is a subliminal message that beer does not make you fat. But tall and slim. I buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Ask the guys who sell the can holders/ condoms! For me wrt soft drinks, is that they don't fit the shelf spacing in my fridge. For beer, I buy bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksamuiguy Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 hopefully Chang will leave things alone, so far so good, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ksamuiguy said: hopefully Chang will leave things alone, so far so good, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" Chang (chemical pish) has been broke for a long time ? but out of all the Thai beers its still head and shoulders above the rest. Edited September 13, 2017 by jeab1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjoo888 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, sanemax said: They fit into shop fridges a lot better ...and you can fit more of them into your home fridge too. Edited September 13, 2017 by gjoo888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleddy Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Quite simply a device to make more profit. The amount of beer is less than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, pauleddy said: Quite simply a device to make more profit. The amount of beer is less than before. Nope, as been stated several times already....taller and slimmer cans but SAME volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, jeab1980 said: To prove my point who remembers the party 7 double diamond cans pish but quantity. (Brit thing) Party 4 and 7 when I was a teenager - Watneys Red from memory because it was cheaper than DD........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzannegoh Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, pauleddy said: Quite simply a device to make more profit. The amount of beer is less than before. No, it's not, maybe you need to brush up on high school geometry.. Edited September 13, 2017 by suzannegoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 15 hours ago, pattjock said: now have adopted a different can size, same volume but taller and a more child friendly circumference. It is all to do with efficiency? Smaller diameter tall cans take up less space for shelf display etc.. and they chill faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Had not the volume decreased? From 330 > 220ml and 500 > 490ml? Or have I confused it with something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, jeab1980 said: Too true any beer or piss water (larger) in a can is rubish any way and only deserves to be necked. No point in sampling pish now is there. To prove my point who remembers the party 7 double diamond cans pish but quantity. (Brit thing) Watney's Party Fours and Party Sevens. Ah, those were the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Same thing happened with Coke and Fanta and Pepsi. Maybe cans that are more dick-shaped are more popular in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, ravip said: Had not the volume decreased? From 330 > 220ml and 500 > 490ml? Or have I confused it with something else? That was Chang bottles. The slimmer cans allow more to be stored in the same space, chill quicker. Whatever the reason, when they were introduced 3 or 4 years ago, sales increased, was more accepted by the public etc. Simple marketing letting the public drive the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pungdo Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I don't have a definitive answer, but what I do know is the soft drinks in the slim cans chill down much faster than the shorter, fatter predecessors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Guitar God said: Same thing happened with Coke and Fanta and Pepsi. Maybe cans that are more dick-shaped are more popular in Thailand? Why do you like drinking from dicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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