Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) will get pretty aggressive with their can program in 2015.
Their first canned offering, RecreationAle, will get an upgrade next year – to 16oz cans. The session beer is currently available in 12oz/12 pack cans year Continue Reading →
Update: in 2017, Silverback Stout will be known as Venture Stout.
Last year, The Unknown Brewing Company (Charlotte, NC) released a one-off called Silverback American Stout. The beer was immediately popular.
The beer is stout brewed with seven different grains, and all Continue Reading →
Terrapin Beer Co. (Athens, GA) is making a big change to their in 2015. A few of their seasonal offerings will be released in cans instead of bottles.
To recap – Terrapin launched RecreationAle as their first can offering, followed by Hi-5 IPA.
21st Amendment Fireside Chat is back on shelves. The base beer is a winter warmer/ strong ale, brewed with spices that change for each release.
As in past years, the duo’s goal was to create a beer reminiscent of President Franklin D. Continue Reading →
A bit more on the Great Divide Brewing can front. The future can lineup in 2015 will feature (at various times) Titan IPA, Hibernation Ale, Colette, and now Orabelle.
Great Divide Orabelle is a seasonal Belgian-style tripel, released in draft and Continue Reading →
NoDa CoCo Loco cans have just hit the market. This is the fourth can offering from NoDa.
NoDa Coco Loco is a porter, brewed with toasted coconut (toasted in house.) Combine that with chocolate and brown malts, and you have a Continue Reading →
Creature Comforts (Athens, GA) launched two can offerings this month – Tropicalia and Athena. Both can offerings have been quite well received. The brewery has already ordered more tanks to double their annual capacity, just to keep up with can production.
Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) will get pretty aggressive with their can program in 2015.
Their first canned offering, RecreationAle, will get an upgrade next year – to 16oz cans. The session beer is currently available in 12oz/12 pack cans year round.
Additionally, Hopsecutioner IPA will be available in 16oz can format.
The brewery is moving many seasonals to 12oz cans from bottles next year.
Mosaic is the third can offering, and next release.
Update: in 2017, Silverback Stout will be known as Venture Stout.
Last year, The Unknown Brewing Company (Charlotte, NC) released a one-off called Silverback American Stout. The beer was immediately popular.
The beer is stout brewed with seven different grains, and all west coast hops. Unknown Silverback is full of piney hops and chocolate flavors.
“We’re pretty happy about this one. Love this beer and the package is bad ass”, said Brad Shell, brewery owner.
With this can release pending (and a very successful launch of Over the Edge IPA cans) the brewery has ordered their own canning line. Silverback will be first down the line.
Unknown hopes to have cans on shelves in January, 2015.
Terrapin Beer Co. (Athens, GA) is making a big change to their in 2015. A few of their seasonal offerings will be released in cans instead of bottles.
To recap – Terrapin launched RecreationAle as their first can offering, followed by Hi-5 IPA.
The canning was initially outsourced to Two Roads Brewing in Connecticut while the brewery tested the sales strength of cans. In July 2014, Terrapin installed their own canning line.
The brewery’s third canned offering will be Mosaic. Coming in 2015, Terrapin will add seasonal favorites, Moo-Hoo (chocolate milk stout), Maggie’s Peach Farmhouse Ale, and Pumpkinfest (Oktoberfest with pumpkin & spices) for a total of six canned offerings.
“We really see cans as a big part of the craft beer industry going forward,” said Terrapin VP of Sales and Marketing Dustin Watts. “We wanted to increase the number of can offerings in our portfolio and felt that our Seasonal Sessions line was a great place to start.”
Terrapin tells Beer Street Journal that W-n-B was also considered, but the timing and demand might not make it feasible in 2015.
Another positive note- all three new can offerings will be available in 12oz, 6 pack cans instead of the current 4 pack, bottle offerings. Price TBD.
Image above via Terrapin Beer Co.
21st Amendment Fireside Chat is back on shelves. The base beer is a winter warmer/ strong ale, brewed with spices that change for each release.
As in past years, the duo’s goal was to create a beer reminiscent of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inspiring evening broadcasts during the Great Depression, aptly named “Fireside chats.” Freccia explains, “FDR’s depression-era radio addresses were like a kick in the butt and a hug at the same time. In the same vein, Fireside Chat is a bold balance of flavors with a punch, quickly followed by a smooth finish.”
21st Amendment intends Fireside Chat to a nice compliment to seasonal foods, and of course, on it’s own.
Style: Winter Warmer (w/ Spices)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Seasonal release.
Distribution: CA, OR, WA, AK, ID, MN, OH,MA, NY, NJ, DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, GA, ME, RI, NV and NC
7.9% ABV, 49 IBUs32
A bit more on the Great Divide Brewing can front. The future can lineup in 2015 will feature (at various times) Titan IPA, Hibernation Ale, Colette, and now Orabelle.
Great Divide Orabelle is a seasonal Belgian-style tripel, released in draft and 12oz bottles.
ORABELLE is brewed with barley, wheat, oats, and rye. This Belgian-Style Tripel is a golden beauty. Its two yeast strains, orange peel and dash of coriander impart surprising complexity and richness to this delicate ale. Don’t let Orabelle’s demure nature fool you; this is one flavorful pour. Watch out, she’s a charmer – one sip and you’ll be in love.
Great Divide Orabelle typically arrives in January, but the canning line won’t be producing until closer to summer, 2015. The brewery will outline the can lineup closer to production.
Style: Belgian-style Tripel
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Seasonal Release. 12oz cans (Planned)
Arrival: TBA
8.3% ABV
NoDa CoCo Loco cans have just hit the market. This is the fourth can offering from NoDa.
NoDa Coco Loco is a porter, brewed with toasted coconut (toasted in house.) Combine that with chocolate and brown malts, and you have a medal winning beer.
Deep, rich and delicious. This robust porter has a base of Chocolate and Brown malts for a stunningly deep rich color with ruby highlights. The slight bitterness from American chocolate is balanced with the sweet odotes of organic coconut we toast onsite at the brewery. It was even awarded the Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal in 2012.
NoDa Coco Loco is now available in draft and in 16oz cans.
Style: Porter (w/ Coconut)
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Year Round.
6.2% ABV
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Creature Comforts (Athens, GA) launched two can offerings this month – Tropicalia and Athena. Both can offerings have been quite well received. The brewery has already ordered more tanks to double their annual capacity, just to keep up with can production.
So what’s next?
The brewery is going to increase production of Athena and Tropicalia in hopes to satisfy demand of their hometown of Athens and supply Atlanta, Georgia.
Soon after, Creature Comforts will expand the can lineup to include Bibo Pilsner, and Reclaimed Rye.
Then, in fall 2015, look for Koko Buni (a coconut coffee porter) in 12oz cans as a seasonal.
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