Arcadia Ales (Battle Creek, MI) announced this week they are joining the can revolution soon. The brewery is currently undergoing a 250,000 expansion. New capacity will have Arcadia from just shy of 9,000 barrels to 15,000 barrels annual.
The first cans Continue Reading →
Revolution Brewing (Chicago, IL) is still young. Founded as a brewpub in February 2010. After a profitable first year, Revolution has begun production of a production facility. The new facility per the Revolution Blog will be 35,000 square feet. High Continue Reading →
As part of Bell’s Brewing’s ongoing expansion, the brewery announced they are installing a canning line at the Comstock facility.
A 500 can per minute canning line will be active by Spring, 2012. That’s almost double the speed of the bottling Continue Reading →
Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico, CA) will be adding a canning line sometime in 2011. Details are not widely known, I consulted Chad Mc Rae with the brewery that shed a little light on the status of things:
“We are going to Continue Reading →
One of the most highly anticipated releases by 21st Amendment Brewing – “Monk’s Blood” has shipped. Monk’s Blood is a Belgian Strong Dark in a can. A head turner for nothing else if that alone. This beer is a flavor Continue Reading →
Brewdog Brewing (Glasgow, Scotland) recently joined the craft beer in a can revolution. Their flagship beer “Punk IPA” is now in 12oz/4 pks cans.
James Watt, brewmaster of Brewdog boasted this pic on Twitter – “4 Punks are better than 1”. Continue Reading →
Sixpoint (Brooklyn, NY) Righteous Ale.
They should be good men; their affairs as righteous: But all hoods make not monks. Beneath a deep blanket of snow there is a cereal grain that can survive the harsh winters and acidic soils – RYE. Continue Reading →
Arcadia Ales (Battle Creek, MI) announced this week they are joining the can revolution soon. The brewery is currently undergoing a 250,000 expansion. New capacity will have Arcadia from just shy of 9,000 barrels to 15,000 barrels annual.
The first cans debut just weeks from now, with Whitsun being the first. Whitsun is an unfiltered wheat beer, with notes of citrus & spice.
Arcadia Ales was founded in 1996, specializing in British ales using authentic British equipment. <MLive.com>
Revolution Brewing (Chicago, IL) is still young. Founded as a brewpub in February 2010. After a profitable first year, Revolution has begun production of a production facility. The new facility per the Revolution Blog will be 35,000 square feet. High speed canning & bottling line, oak barrel room and tasting room. Estimated completion is January 2012. The brewery is planning on both bottles and cans from the start.
The can lineup includes Bottom Up Belgian Wit, Anti Here IPA, & Eugene. Seasonals will be announced later. In bomber bottles, expect a Milk Stout, barrel aged milk stout, and a saison. Initial distribution will be to bars & stores in the Chicago area. <Chicago Tribune>
As part of Bell’s Brewing’s ongoing expansion, the brewery announced they are installing a canning line at the Comstock facility.
A 500 can per minute canning line will be active by Spring, 2012. That’s almost double the speed of the bottling line at 260 bottles a minute. No decision has been finalized which Bell’s beers would be headed to cans. <MLive>
Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico, CA) will be adding a canning line sometime in 2011. Details are not widely known, I consulted Chad Mc Rae with the brewery that shed a little light on the status of things:
“We are going to introduce cans in late 2011, they will be in addition to bottles, but will ultimately be a small part of our business. We have no firm commitments to brands or package size, as of yet, but we will send out more formal releases as we know more information.”
Either way, some big news. Updates to follow.
One of the most highly anticipated releases by 21st Amendment Brewing – “Monk’s Blood” has shipped. Monk’s Blood is a Belgian Strong Dark in a can. A head turner for nothing else if that alone. This beer is a flavor kick. Love Belgian beers or Belgian style beers? Pick this one up.
Commercial Description:
21st Amendment founders Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan traveled to Belgium to develop the recipe for this special beer, visiting small, traditional breweries in the hop fields of west Flanders, not far from the famous Trappist abbey of Westvletren. Monk’s Blood is designed to pair beautifully with rich winter stews, creamy cheeses, unctuous desserts or just by itself, in a Belgian tulip glass, with a good book by the fire.
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Hops: Magnum, Centennial (Bitter) Amarillo (Flavor)
Malts: Belgian Pilsner, 2 Row Pale, Caramunich, Caravienne, Aromatic, Special B, Flaked Oats, Flaked Wheat
Special: Dark Belgian Candi Sugar, Cinnamon, Vanilla Bean, Dried Mission Black Figs
Oak Aged
Taste Expectations: A complex beer, with flavors of dark fruits, figs, vanilla, oak & cinnamon.
Availability: 12oz cans, draft. February seasonal
8.3% ABV
Brewdog Brewing (Glasgow, Scotland) recently joined the craft beer in a can revolution. Their flagship beer “Punk IPA” is now in 12oz/4 pks cans.
James Watt, brewmaster of Brewdog boasted this pic on Twitter – “4 Punks are better than 1”. I tend to agree. No word on if/when these cans will hit stateside.
About Punk IPA:
Hops: Chinook, Simcoe, Ahtanum, Nelson Sauvin
Malts: Marris Otter, Extra Pale Malt
5.6% ABV
45 IBUs
Sixpoint (Brooklyn, NY) Righteous Ale.
They should be good men; their affairs as righteous: But all hoods make not monks. Beneath a deep blanket of snow there is a cereal grain that can survive the harsh winters and acidic soils – RYE. Like a draped hood over a monk, it is the righteousness inside that shines.
Style: Rye Beer
Availability: 16 oz cans. Year round offering.
6.4% ABV
