Canned Craft Beer

Cahaba American Blonde Launched in Cans

Cahaba Brewing Company (Birmingham, AL) has launched American Blonde Ale in 12oz cans.

Cahaha’s American Blonde is sure to please with a unique blend of continental malts and hops. The slightly spicy and herbal qualities of noble hops give this beer an Continue Reading →

Spotlight: Boulevard Heavy Lifting IPA Cans

When Boulevard Brewing Company (Kansas City, MO) launches their first canned offerings this year, a completely new offering will be among them – Heavy Lifting IPA. The new hoppy beer is actually a “cousin” of another beer, Mid-Coast IPA. Beer Continue Reading →

Epic Lil’ Brainless Raspberries Hits Cans

Epic Brewing (Salt Lake City, UT) is releasing their fourth canned beer, Lil’ Brainless Raspberries.

Lil’ Brainless Raspberries marks the first time that the brewery has canned an offering from their Exponential Series. (Other series offerings include Brainless on Cherries, Big Continue Reading →

Posted in Don't Miss This, New Releases, Upslope Brewing Company

Upslope Lee Hill Barrel Aged Imperial Stout , Feb 19th

Upslope Brewing Company (Boulder, CO) is releasing their third offering in the rare Lee Hill Series, Lee Hill Barrel Aged Imperial Stout on Thursday, February 19th. The Lee Hill line highlights one-off brews and experimentation.

Release three is a barrel-aged imperial stout, aged in Leopold Bros. Maryland Rye Whiskey barrels.

“Brewing and aging the Lee Hill Series in a small-batch format gives us the opportunity to experiment with the finest ingredients available,” said Head Brewer, Sam Scruby. “The Volume 3 Barrel Aged Imperial Stout is a sturdy, yet smooth, take on the classic stout style.”

Upslope Lee Hill Barrel Aged imperial Stout is brewed with three different kinds of roasted malts to add coffee, chocolate and dark fruit flavors to the beer, on top of the barrel notes the beer picked up. Available in 16oz cans in the brewery’s tap room starting February 19th, 2015

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged. Rye Whiskey.)
Availability: 19.2oz Cans. $10. Limit 4.
Release: 2/19/15

10% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Iron Hill Brewing, New Releases

Iron Hill Russian Imperial Stout Headed to Cans

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Wilmington, DE) is releasing Russian Imperial Stout in cans for the first time. The beer is described as “a beer worthy of a steak.”

“Russian Imperial Stout earned its first medal in 2003, and 12 years later, it continues to proudly represent our talented brewers thanks to its peerless flavor and their relentless commitment to quality,” says Director of Brewing Operations and Owner Mark Edelson.  “Nothing sounds better to me on a frozen winter’s night than a hearty steak dinner and a full-bodied stout, and that’s exactly what we’ll be serving in honor of Russian Imperial Stout’s continued dominance.”

Iron Hill Russian Imperial Stout will be available in 16oz cans/4 packs starting February 20th at all of the brewery’s 11 locations. Now through March 1st, the brewpub locations will serve a full range of steak entrees to compliment the medal winning beer.

Style: Russian Imperial Stout
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft.
Release: February 20th, 2015

?? ABV

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Image via Iron Hill

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cahaba Brewing Co, New Releases

Cahaba American Blonde Launched in Cans

Cahaba Brewing Company (Birmingham, AL) has launched American Blonde Ale in 12oz cans.

Cahaha’s American Blonde is sure to please with a unique blend of continental malts and hops. The slightly spicy and herbal qualities of noble hops give this beer an unmistakeable profile. The result is a wonderfully crisp and clean ale. Crafting thoughtfully inspired beers is our passion so jump in and fall in love with our blonde.

Cahaba American Blonde is a year round offering by the brewery. Cahaba opened their doors in 2012.

Style: Blonde Ale
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-round.
Release: February, 2015

5.2% ABV

Image via Cahaba Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Boulevard Brewing, Coming Soon, Headlines

Spotlight: Boulevard Heavy Lifting IPA Cans

When Boulevard Brewing Company (Kansas City, MO) launches their first canned offerings this year, a completely new offering will be among them – Heavy Lifting IPA. The new hoppy beer is actually a “cousin” of another beer, Mid-Coast IPA. Beer Street Journal reached out to Ambassador Brewer Jeremy Danner for more info.

Compared to Mid-Coast IPA (a Tasting Room Series offering), the alcohol by volume has gone up from 5.6% to 6.2%, but the bitterness (IBUs) have gone from 100 to mid 80s. (That’s less bitter if bitterness units are foreign to you.)

Boulevard Heavy Lifting IPA will join the year round lineup in April, 2015. Lovers of Boulevard AND hops can look forward to The Calling IPA, a new year round offering in the Smokestack Series to hit this month.

Style: IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year Round.
Release: April, 2015

6.2% ABV

Read More: Boulevard Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, The Unknown Brewing Co.

Unknown Brewing Pre Game Session Ale Coming to Cans

The Unknown Brewing Company (Charlotte, NC) looks can one of their lower alcohol offerings, Pre Game Session Ale.

While craft beer easily made 7%+ a average ABV range, the more sessionable offerings are on fire right now.

Today is going to be a big day. It may be a tailgate. A pontoon party. A wedding or running with the bulls. It’s time to Pre-Game!

Unknown launched canned offerings last year, with Over the Edge IPA. Unknown Pre-Game is already available on draft.

Style: Pale Ale
Availability: Draft (Year-round.) 12oz Cans (Soon)
Can release: TBA

4.5% ABV

Read more: The Unknown Brewing Co.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada River Ryed Rye IPA, a Can Potential

Sierra Nevada River Ryed Rye IPA take aim at the brewery’s can lineup.  The rye malt based IPA promises the signature Sierra Nevada hop profile, with the spiciness of rye. In cans no less.

This hop-forward beer features intense citrus and herbal hop flavor balanced by the peppery spice of rye for a dry delicious end to a rafting journey.

Sierra Nevada River Ryed Rye IPA will be available in 12oz cans. The brewery has not yet announced River Ryed. It is indeed similar to Ruthless Rye, in description.

Beer Street Journal has reached out to the brewery for more information. This article will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

Style: Rye Beer, IPA.
Availability: 12oz Cans.
Release: TBA

6% ABV

Note: This is a “first look” preview. Details are subject to change at anytime by the brewery. 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in EPIC Brewing Company, Headlines

Epic Lil’ Brainless Raspberries Hits Cans

Epic Brewing (Salt Lake City, UT) is releasing their fourth canned beer, Lil’ Brainless Raspberries.

Lil’ Brainless Raspberries marks the first time that the brewery has canned an offering from their Exponential Series. (Other series offerings include Brainless on Cherries, Big Bad Baptist, and Elder Brett)

We brew exclusively with natural raspberry puree, which give this beer its unique pink color as well as hints of raspberry bubble-gum, sweet fruit jam, and a pleasant dryness that makes this beer perfect for easy going affairs, indoors or out.

Epic Lil’ Brainless Raspberries will be available in both 12oz cans and draft.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Raspberries)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Release: January, 2015

9.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay