re: Beer Can Chicken and veggies (with pics)

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The beer doesn't get hot enough to actually steam or impart flavor and it actually impedes cooking.

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I know the beer doesn't impart any flavor and I said as much in the thread (I said it doesn't matter what liquid you use). I also notice that there isn't much beer missing from my can when I get to the end.

Having said that, there is something about the technique that does make for an incredibly moist bird, with nice crispy skin. In addition, you don't get that soggy bottom half of the bird or those indentations where the bird is sitting on the grill.

One thing I am going to try is to find a way to stand the bird upside down so that thighs and wings are towards the top and get more heat.