Canned Craft Beer

Half Acre Heyoka IPA Returns 9/19

Half Acre Brewing (Chicago, IL) is bringing back Heyoka IPA in cans on September 19th, 2014. The brewery times this release right at the start of fall.

Heyoka IPA is a primal blend of Amarillo and Chinook, classic hop varietals earning Continue Reading →

Sixpoint Planning 24 Ounce “Silo” Cans

The can population is growing exponentially, and I don’t hear anyone complaining.

Craft breweries have adopted everything from the 12, 16, and the 19.2oz cans. Sixpoint, which already has the slim can, is poised to make a foamy splash with the Continue Reading →

NoDa Coco Loco Coming to Cans

NoDa Brewing Company (Charlotte, NC) has announced a new can addition to their lineup, a tried and true favorite Coco Loco Porter. The previously draft-only porter has organic coconut the brewery toasts onsite.

Deep, rich and delicious. This robust porter has Continue Reading →

Unknown Brewing Starts Canning

The Unknown Brewing Company (Charlotte, NC) has completed (or is completing) their first ever canning run.

First up in cans is Over the Edge IPA.

Over the Edge takes a great balance of 5 grains and then ramps it up with West Continue Reading →

Cans: Lonerider Tombstone Rye Stout

Lonerider Brewing Company (Raleigh, NC) recently made the switch from bottles to cans. The brewery made use of a mobile canning service while the new canning line was ordered and installed.

First off the line was Sweet Josie, and Shotgun Betty Continue Reading →

Cans: Second Self Saison 2014

Second Self Brewing Co. (Atlanta, GA) is on the cusp of opening in the city. As mentioned with Red Hop Rye, the brewery will launch 12oz cans as a part of the package lineup.

Expect Saison 2014 on draft and cans, presumable Continue Reading →

Posted in Half Acre Brewing, New Releases

Half Acre Heyoka IPA Returns 9/19

Half Acre Brewing (Chicago, IL) is bringing back Heyoka IPA in cans on September 19th, 2014. The brewery times this release right at the start of fall.

Heyoka IPA is a primal blend of Amarillo and Chinook, classic hop varietals earning their place in lore. Pouring a blazed orange, pale malts coddle liquid pine bitterness riding corduroy swells of depth. It will clap in your ears and buzz through your skull.

Half Acre Heyoka IPA is available in 16oz cans and draft.

Style: IPA
Hops: Amarillo, Chinook
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft.

Return: 9/19/14

7% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This

Football Rivalry on a New Level with “Oklahoma Suks”

Independence Brewing Co. (Austin, TX) founders, Rob and Amy Cartwright, know how to keep their fellow Longhorns fans happy during one of the largest rivalry football games in the country, University of Texas vs. University of Oklahoma.

In 2006, the brewery released their seasonal beer Oklahoma Suks as an inside joke for Longhorn fans everywhere to gear up for the “Red River Shootout” game.

The annual football game is one of the biggest rivalries in the country, granting the winner bragging rights and a general feeling of superiority for a whole year. Texas fans traditionally wear as much burnt orange as they can, but the Cartwrights have taken it a step further to show their Longhorn spirit, and to help others support the Horns while tailgating.

This week the beer will be released again, in San Antonio, Houston, Austin and Dallas markets, time for the game on October 11th.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Sixpoint Craft Ales

Sixpoint Planning 24 Ounce “Silo” Cans

The can population is growing exponentially, and I don’t hear anyone complaining.

Craft breweries have adopted everything from the 12, 16, and the 19.2oz cans. Sixpoint, which already has the slim can, is poised to make a foamy splash with the 24oz “Silo” can.

Artwork has surfaced for a 24oz can design for The Crisp, Sixpoint’s German-style pilsner. For those really bad at math, that’s a full 2 ounces more than the ever popular bomber.

Ball Corporation (One of the largest aluminum can makers) produces a 24oz can, alongside a 25.4oz and 32oz option in the category. The 24oz is seen on the left.

Ball Can Sizes

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, NoDa Brewing

NoDa Coco Loco Coming to Cans

NoDa Brewing Company (Charlotte, NC) has announced a new can addition to their lineup, a tried and true favorite Coco Loco Porter. The previously draft-only porter has organic coconut the brewery toasts onsite.

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 notes of organic coconut we toast onsite at the brewery. It was even awarded the Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal in 2012.

Look for 16oz cans of NoDa Coco Loco in early fall, 2014.

Style: Porter (w/ Toasted Coconut)
Availability: Draft (Current), Cans (Fall, 2014) Year round offering.

6.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, New Releases, The Unknown Brewing Co.

Unknown Brewing Starts Canning

The Unknown Brewing Company (Charlotte, NC) has completed (or is completing) their first ever canning run.

First up in cans is Over the Edge IPA.

Over the Edge takes a great balance of 5 grains and then ramps it up with West Coast hops that were born in the shadows of the cascades. We use these Hops in 7 different additions to create an adventure from the beginning of the sip all the way to the burp.

Unknown Over the Edge IPA is available in 12oz cans in the tap room starting today. Distribution to follow.

Style: IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.

6.9% ABV, 65 IBUs

Image via Unknown Brewing 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Lonerider Brewing Company

Cans: Lonerider Tombstone Rye Stout

Lonerider Brewing Company (Raleigh, NC) recently made the switch from bottles to cans. The brewery made use of a mobile canning service while the new canning line was ordered and installed.

First off the line was Sweet Josie, and Shotgun Betty and Peacemaker Pale Ale.  Soon, you’ll see their fall offering, Tombstone Rye Stout. Test batches of the new offering debuted that the brewery’s taproom “The Hideout” in June.

This could be your huckleberry (no fruit added, just wordplay). Boasting flavors from chocolate and rye malts. Tombstone Rye Stout is our fall seasonal offering. The addition of flaked rye adds an earthy character in this full bodied stout that finishes smooth.

In addition, don’t miss cans of Eve Amber Ale. Lonerider Tombstone Rye Stout will be available in 12oz cans and draft.

Style: Stout (w/ Rye)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Fall seasonal
Arrival: TBA

5.4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Second Self Brewing Company

Cans: Second Self Saison 2014

Second Self Brewing Co. (Atlanta, GA) is on the cusp of opening in the city. As mentioned with Red Hop Rye, the brewery will launch 12oz cans as a part of the package lineup.

Expect Saison 2014 on draft and cans, presumable to be dated with each year’s release in the future. Good for those beer hoarders, or like me, buy, store and forget you had it.

Official launch details to follow from Second Self.

Style: Saison
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft
Arrival: TBA

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay