Does this mug make your beer taste metallic? I've hear it said that stainless steel makes your drinks taste like "liquid metal."
1706920
When I had my liquid in it it only taste like my beverage no metal taste I use this product for Ren fair I think my only concern was cleaning it out make sure you whip it out before use and after
1706921
I haven't found that to be the case, then again I'm drinking flavorful beers and ales in it!
1706922
Really never noticed a metallic taste. Used glass and this for same beer, and could not tell the difference.
936627
Stainless. These things are obviously used (it shows its age on the outside), but its clean where it counts: inside. It'll have a sweet smell on the inside, but that's due to the cleaner used & the years it housed sugary beverages. Just make sure to wash it with warm soapy water before its use. Haven't noticed any leaching of flavors into the beer I put in it & after a few batches that sweet smell dissipated. Its structually sound and it went into a kegerator, so no one sees it.
340452
No way! It's the best protein drink there is!!! Never has it taste like metallic. It is the best.
1303158
It looks like steel (its definitely some kind of metal). I tell you this cup is awesome. And I am someone who uses two cups per day (I go home to make two cups of coffees per day). So lot of use. BTW I have always washed it in dishwasher on the top rack.
697205
I have read reviews from others that say they have noticed a metallic taste. I have had mine for several months, and have not noticed a problem with the taste.
393767
the entire mug is plastic, with the exception of the metal band around the outside. I use mine for lemonade, iced tea and water, i have tasted any change in the drink that would be due to what i drank in it precvious.
65598
Stainless shouldn't taste of metal. I would return it or ask for an exchange. Good Luck!
1655671
Water does touch the stainless steel bottom; however, it does not give the water a "metal taste." I love the kettle and highly recommend it.
1806414
My husband drinks out of this. He says that to him there is not a metallic taste to the water.
1999000
It feels and sounds like metal...with what appears to be chrome paint..it cleans up very easily, keeps the coffee hot, even overnight. We have used ours every day for a year, and it looks brand new. I would buy another one without any hesitation, and couldn't get by without one now, as I despise the taste of burnt coffee.
608662
Perhaps that's what gives the product the bitter/metallic unpleasant taste. Greg has more specifics above.
631302
I've been using mine for several months and have never noticed a "nasty metallic taste." I use the hot water to make tea and have never had a problem.
2256349
No, it doesn't taste or smell like plastic. The only thing I don't like about this model is I could never get the programmable brew to work. Something with setting the time somehow is not working.
1607753
If you're just thinking it will make a cool looking beer mug, you're probably right, but it will also alter the taste of your beer once the nickle plating wears off (my nickle plating wore off quite quickly, and I only ever hand washed them with mild soap, warm water, and a cotton dish rag, so it will eventually wear no matter how careful you are). Once the copper is exposed, it will react with your beer possibly turning it bitter.
1968473
I have not experienced a "plastic taste" in any of the cups I have made - using coffee, tea, or cocoa. Do you use spring water when you make your drinks?
554869
Jerry I have never had this happen and owned this mug for many years. When it starts getting coffee stains inside, my wife fills the mug with a mixture of clorox and liquid detergent overnight and it is bright and shiny next morning. RInse out with boliing water and no after taste. Maybe the new mugs have a different O-ring compositon or material in the lid, but never had your problem.Bill
135404
No there is no weird metal or plastic smell or taste. I purchased it for my tea addicts and critics at work and we all love it. It boils the water to almost perfection according to what tea we are brewing. I really recommend it.