Abita Brewing (Abita Springs, LA) joins the canning revolution. Abita plans on canning their 3 flagships beers Amber, Jockamo IPA, and Purple Haze. The cans will have a water based lining to preserve the flavor off the beer. Continue Reading →
A press release from New Belgium Brewing this AM announces the addition of a larger canning line. Fat Tire among others is already in cans, but this addition can put it and other can offerings in markets not currently receiving Continue Reading →
21st Amendment Brewing’s Hop Crisis is now available in cans. Once a draft only product, first brewed a couple of years ago when hop prices were through the roof, this beer is the one of the hoppiest in Continue Reading →
Mother Earth Sunny Haze. A canned offering from the Kingston, NC brewery.
Sunny Haze will brighten even your finest day. “Hefe” means “with yeast” so expect to find our hefeweizen cloudy in appearance due to its unfiltered status. Fruity hints and slight spiciness Continue Reading →
Mother Earth Second Wind. A canned offering from the Kingston, NC brewery.
Prepare yourself for an inspiring journey. Uncomplicated and down-to-earth, the mild hop bitterness and gentle floral and citrus like character of this beer result in an invigorating experience that Continue Reading →
Dundee Brewing joins the “Can Revolution” this summer with Summer Wheat Beer. A wheat heavy offering includes a bit of rye for complexity. Better beer in cans is a growing trend. Cans are overcoming the stigma of being Continue Reading →
Abita Brewing (Abita Springs, LA) joins the canning revolution. Abita plans on canning their 3 flagships beers Amber, Jockamo IPA, and Purple Haze. The cans will have a water based lining to preserve the flavor off the beer. From the press release:
Cans are easy to recycle, weigh less to ship and the average new beer can is made of 40% recycled aluminum. “Abita is committed to a greener environment. We conserve energy and water, create our own bio-gas and drive greener vehicles. We use recycled content in our bottles and packaging. Aluminum cans are one more way Abita is working to keep our part of the world green and clean.”
The brews will be sold in 6 & 12 packs, beginning in 2012.
Full Press Release
NEW ORLEANS, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Abita Brewing Company is pleased to announce it plans to offer three of its flagship brews in cans: Amber, Purple Haze and Jockamo I.P.A.
Abita Brewing Company President David Blossman said, “We feel confident that today’s cans are a quality solution that will preserve and protect the flavor of Abita. For many years people associated craft beer with glass bottles, but the perception and the technology of the aluminum beverage can has changed.”
The new Abita cans will be coated with a special water-based lining to protect and preserve the great taste of the beer. This lining insulates the beer from the can’s interior surface. Canning also limits exposure to UV light and oxygen, two elements that can damage the taste of beer.
“You can take cans to places where glass might not be convenient or allowed…parades, fishing, tubing, golfing or the beach,” said Blossman. “We’ve made it even easier to bring Abita to the party, wherever it’s happening.”
Cans are easy to recycle, weigh less to ship and the average new beer can is made of 40% recycled aluminum. “Abita is committed to a greener environment. We conserve energy and water, create our own bio-gas and drive greener vehicles. We use recycled content in our bottles and packaging. Aluminum cans are one more way Abita is working to keep our part of the world green and clean.”
Abita will offer the canned product in six and 12 packs and expect it to reach store shelves early in 2012. The canning will be based at the brewery in Abita Springs. Abita will continue packaging in glass just as they have since they began brewing in 1986.
The Abita Brewing Company was founded in Abita Springs, Louisiana and is the oldest and largest craft brewer in the southeast. Abita is the 30th largest commercial brewer by production volume in the nation and the 17th largest craft brewer inthe United States. Sales for the company should exceed 130,000 barrels this year.
Abita Brewing Company produces seven flagship brews: Abita Amber, Golden, Light, Turbodog, Purple Haze, Jockamo I.P.A. and Restoration Pale Ale. Abita also offers five seasonal beers, three Harvest brews, three Big Beers and a draft-only series of Select beers.
A press release from New Belgium Brewing this AM announces the addition of a larger canning line. Fat Tire among others is already in cans, but this addition can put it and other can offerings in markets not currently receiving New Belgium cans. This canning line expansion will increase canning capacity 6-fold!
PRESS RELEASE
Ft. Collins, CO — July 7, 2011 — New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce it is breaking ground on a 16,000 sq. foot can line addition to its bottling hall. The new system, manufactured by KHS, will increase New Belgium’s canning volume capacity six fold.
“Cans have been a great addition to the packaging portfolio for us,” said New Belgium spokesperson, Bryan Simpson. “We first introduced Fat Tire cans in 2008 and we’ve since added Sunshine Wheat and Ranger IPA. Sales have been ahead of projection and we’re fortunate to be able to accommodate demand.”
New Belgium’s current can line features a 9-head filler with a capacity of 60 cans per minute while the new system will feature a 40-head filler capable of filling 360 cans per minute. The system can package both 12-oz and 16-oz cans.
The addition itself will be constructed just east of New Belgium’s current bottling facility on the brewery’s fifty-acre campus in Fort Collins, CO. The building process should run through the end of the year with first beer off the line some time in January. Neenan Company of Fort Collins is contracted for construction.
About New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing Company, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, began operations in a tiny Fort Collins basement in 1991. Today, the third largest craft brewer in the U.S., New Belgium produces eight year-round beers; Fat Tire Amber Ale, Ranger IPA, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle Pilsner, 1554 Black Ale, Abbey, Mothership Wit and Trippel, as well as a host of seasonal releases. In addition to producing world-class beers, New Belgium takes pride in being a responsible corporate role model with progressive programs such as employee ownership, open book management and a commitment to environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.newbelgium.com.
21st Amendment Brewing’s Hop Crisis is now available in cans. Once a draft only product, first brewed a couple of years ago when hop prices were through the roof, this beer is the one of the hoppiest in cans yet. Hop Crisis follows Monk’s Blood, both part of the Insurection Series by 21A. They are occasional releases. It’s a huge imperial IPA, with oak aging to round things out.
[quote]“We really wanted to do something different with an Imperial IPA. Aside from the higher alcohol and intense hop bitterness, we felt aging the beer on oak would add some additional layers of flavor. Because oak can overwhelm the hops, we chose a light, subtle oak character to accentuate the dry hop bitterness and add a unique character to the beer.”[/quote]
Style: Imperial IPA
Taste Expectations: Full of hops: grapefruit, pine, citrus. Hops are fresh & chewy. Oak & malt fight for dominance & add complexity.
Availability: 12oz/4pk cans. Draft. CA, OR, WA, AK, ID, MN, OH, MA, NY, NJ, DC, MD, PA, VA, and GA.
9.7% ABV
Pic: @AleYeahBeer
Full Press Release
(San Francisco, CA) — 21st Amendment founders Nico and Shaun need to break out of Alcatraz. And fast. The Hop Syndicate is hoarding hops in a remote warehouse, depriving the People of their right to hoppy, aromatic beer. This is Not Cool. Shaun and Nico have to do something. They need to Free the Hops!
21st Amendment Brewery today announced the release of Hop Crisis, an oak-aged Imperial IPA with big malt flavor at 9.7% alcohol by volume and 94 IBUs (International Bittering Units — that’s bitter!). A few years ago, when hop prices shot through the roof and many brewers were forced to skimp on hops, the folks at 21A decided there was only one thing to do. They made a bigger, hoppier IPA and then aged it on oak for good measure.
21st Amendment co-founder and Brewmaster Shaun O’Sullivan says of the idea behind the beer, “We really wanted to do something different with an Imperial IPA. Aside from the higher alcohol and intense hop bitterness, we felt aging the beer on oak would add some additional layers of flavor. Because oak can overwhelm the hops, we chose a light, subtle oak character to accentuate the dry hop bitterness and add a unique character to the beer.”
“The graphics on our four-pack box tell the story of convicts Nico and Shaun’s adventure to Free the Hops,” noted co-founder Nico Freccia. “A daring escape through the sewer pipe, surfing monster waves while being chased by a great white shark and a high speed getaway on the San Francisco cable car are all part of the adventure,” he adds. “We just really felt we had an opportunity to have some fun with this beer.”
Last year, Hop Crisis won the silver medal at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival in the “Imperial IPA” category against some stiff competition (the third largest of all categories with 96 entries).
Hop Crisis is the second installment (after the highly acclaimed Monk’s Blood) in the 21st Amendment’s Insurrection Series, a limited edition, once-in-a-while, four-pack release of a very special beer that rises up in revolt against common notions of what canned beer can be.
Hop Crisis is available in four-pack cans and on draft starting June 16 at better bars and stores in all fifteen of 21st Amendment’s current distribution territories, which include CA, OR, WA, AK, ID, MN, OH, MA, NY, NJ, DC, MD, PA, VA, and GA. For up to date availability, events and promotions, visit 21A’s website at www.21st-Amendment.com.
About 21st Amendment Brewery
Who the heck are these guys? Hey, we’re Nico & Shaun. We live for great beer. In 1920, there were thousands of breweries across America making unique hand-crafted beer. The passage of Prohibition wiped out this great culture. After thirteen years without beer, the states ratified the 21st Amendment, ending Prohibition in America. At the 21st Amendment Brewery, we celebrate the right to brew beer, the freedom to be innovative, and the obligation to have fun.
Mother Earth Sunny Haze. A canned offering from the Kingston, NC brewery.
Sunny Haze will brighten even your finest day. “Hefe” means “with yeast” so expect to find our hefeweizen cloudy in appearance due to its unfiltered status. Fruity hints and slight spiciness of this hefeweizen will mingle in your mouth, creating a crispness that’s as energizing as the sun itself. Banana and clove-like aromas add interest and depth to an already impressively well balanced brew. There’s no doubt; it’s meant to be a Sunny Haze kind of day.
Mother Earth Second Wind. A canned offering from the Kingston, NC brewery.
Prepare yourself for an inspiring journey. Uncomplicated and down-to-earth, the mild hop bitterness and gentle floral and citrus like character of this beer result in an invigorating experience that flawlessly celebrates the close of an idyllic day. If you’re searching for your second wind, you’ve just discovered it.
Dundee Brewing joins the “Can Revolution” this summer with Summer Wheat Beer. A wheat heavy offering includes a bit of rye for complexity. Better beer in cans is a growing trend. Cans are overcoming the stigma of being less desirable than bottles. New can linings protect the flavor of the beer from aluminum. Beer is protected from light, the flavor stays fresh. Cans are better for the environment. If you need even another reason, cans are perfect for the pool, camping, beach. I’m sure that’s what Dundee had in mind too.
An American style wheat beer. Brewed with 40% wheat and a touch of rye malt to produce a refreshingly unique flavor. Aroma hops, fruity esters and a think, creamy head top off this summer classic.
Style: American Pale Wheat Ale Hops: Galena (Bitter) Centennial, Cascade (Aroma) Malts: Wheat, Rye Taste Expectations:
Availability: 12oz bottles. Cans. Draft. April – July.
