Canned Craft Beer

Terrapin’s New Offering Just Canned

Terrapin Beer Co. (Athens, GA) second can in their lineup, Hi-5 IPA was canned this week, at Two Road Brewing in Connecticut. The brewery has been using Two Road’s canning line while making a decision on a full time canning program.

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Red Hare Launches New Eco Can

Red Hare Brewing Company (Marietta, GA) announced this week during the Craft Brewer’s Conference in Denver, CO the addition of the “evercan” to their lineup.

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Cans: Ipswich Brewing Ships IPA & Summer Ale

Ipswich Brewing Company (Ipswich, MA) is shipping I.P.A. and Summer Ale in cans.

12oz can editions of the two offerings are shipping this month, alongside their glass counterparts.  The rundown:

Ipswich IPA – Our IPA is an unfiltered cross between an English and Continue Reading →

Cans: Airways PSA Summer Ale Arrives

Airways Brewing Company (Kent, WA) summer seasonal arrives today. The citrusy pale ale kicks off the brewery’s summer. The best part about this offering? Cans.

“Our summer ale has a slightly new name, but is the same flavor-packed pale as last year,” Continue Reading →

The World of Oskar Blues Cans [VIDEO]

If you have paid any attention to the brewing industry over the past couple of years, you’ve noticed a trend. The evolution of beer in cans. No longer for light beer anymore.

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Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Widmer Brothers Brewing

Good News for Gluten Free Drinkers

Just this past weekend, a few of us were lounging by the pool. A friend that loves beer, but medically has to drink gluten-free was trying to be sneaky about her bottles of Omission Lager and Pale Ale in a glass free zone. Sadly, there aren’t many gluten-free options in cans.

There just might be some good news for her. As you can see above, it looks like Omission Lager could see aluminum soon. Great news for those gluten-free drinkers needing some versatility.

The Omission series is brewed by Widmer Brothers Brewing in Portland, Oregon. Instead of brewing without gluten, the brewery has developed a propriety process to remove it. The result is some of the best gluten-free beer we’ve tasted to date.

Omission Lager is a refreshing and crisp beer, brewed in the traditional lager style. Perfect for a variety of beer drinking occasions, Omission Lager’s aromatic hop profile offers a unique, easy-drinking beer for those looking for a lighter and approachable beer style.

Ommision Lager is one of three in the family, alongside Omission Pale Ale and Omission IPA. You can find the current selections in 12oz bottles & draft.

Style: Lager
Hops: Citra, Sterling, Mt. Hood
Malts: Pale, Caramel

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Cans (TBA)

4.6% ABV, 20 IBUs

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin’s New Offering Just Canned

Terrapin Beer Co. (Athens, GA) second can in their lineup, Hi-5 IPA was canned this week, at Two Road Brewing in Connecticut. The brewery has been using Two Road’s canning line while making a decision on a full time canning program.

To no one’s surprise, cans will be sticking around in Terrapin’s portfolio. A canning line is currently on a boat to the brewery from Italy.

Hi-5 IPA, dubbed a California style India Pale Ale, is also a year round offering. Hi-5 is hoppier than RecreationAle, but less boozy than Hopsecutioner at 7.3%. Look for cans to hit shelves in May, 2014.

Style: IPA
Hops: Zythos, Centennial, Amarillo, Simcoe, Citra
Malts: 2-Row Pale, CaraMalt, Cara Pilsner

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year Round.

5.9% ABV, 80 IBUS

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

Red Hare Launches New Eco Can

Red Hare Brewing Company (Marietta, GA) announced this week during the Craft Brewer’s Conference in Denver, CO the addition of the “evercan” to their lineup.

The evercan has been created out of a partnership with Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling. The can features more recycled material than a regular aluminum can. A guaranteed 90% recycled content.

“We were the first micro-brewery in Georgia to package our craft beer in cans two years ago because aluminum cans have a much lower carbon foot print than glass bottles. With the new evercan™ we are getting closer to full-loop recycling, which is the right thing to do for our planet.

Red Hare currently features Long Day Lager, Watership Brown, and Gangway IPA in cans, and will be transitioning the full lineup to the evercan.

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Ipswich Brewing

Cans: Ipswich Brewing Ships IPA & Summer Ale

Ipswich Brewing Company (Ipswich, MA) is shipping I.P.A. and Summer Ale in cans.

12oz can editions of the two offerings are shipping this month, alongside their glass counterparts.  The rundown:

Ipswich IPA – Our IPA is an unfiltered cross between an English and American IPA, with a strong, dry bitterness balanced with a slight malty sweetness. A mixture of first-rate U.S.

Ipswich Summer Ale – A light-bodied, unfiltered Blonde ale that retains the bold flavors typical of an Ipswich Ale, our Summer Ale is light enough for a hot summer day and can satisfy even the most scorching thirst.

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Airways Brewing Company, New Releases

Cans: Airways PSA Summer Ale Arrives

Airways Brewing Company (Kent, WA) summer seasonal arrives today. The citrusy pale ale kicks off the brewery’s summer. The best part about this offering? Cans.

“Our summer ale has a slightly new name, but is the same flavor-packed pale as last year,” said Alex Dittmar, founder and head brewer at Airways Brewing Company. “At 4.8% ABV, it’s the perfect beer to take along with you to a barbecue or on a hike.”

In addition to PSA Summer Ale, Sky Hag IPA, Chocolate Stout and 16oz cans of Pre Flight Pilsner are also available.

Style: Pale Ale
Availability: 16oz Cans. Draft. April – September.

4.8% ABV, 30 IBUs

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cool Stuff, Don't Miss This, Oskar Blues Brewing, Videos

The World of Oskar Blues Cans [VIDEO]

If you have paid any attention to the brewing industry over the past couple of years, you’ve noticed a trend. The evolution of beer in cans. No longer for light beer anymore.

Oskar Blues is one of the first craft breweries to embrace cans, and to this day have still yet to bottle. Founder Dale Katechis and marketing director Chad Melis, take you on an inside look at Oskar Blues, and the rise of cans.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Headlines, New Releases

Oskar Blues Launches Old Chub Nitro Cans

Oskar Blues Brewery (CO/NC) is upping their nitro game with the addition of Oskar Blues Old Chub Nitro Cans.

Old Chub has been available on Nitro taps prior to this release. Nitro cans are a first for the craft beer in a can pioneer. Cans officially launch this week in Denver at the Craft Brewer’s Conference.  National distribution announcement to follow.

OLD CHUB NITRO utilizes an existing widget technology developed by Ball. The Nitro widget is attached to the bottom of the can and is charged with liquid nitrogen during the filling process. The widget releases the nitrogen when the can is opened, liberating the cascading creamy smooth nitro pour.

Oskar Blues first launched nitrogen infused versions of their beers in 2009, thanks to brewer Juice Drapeau. Offerings since have included Dale’s Pale Ale, G’Knight Red Ale, alongside a few small batch offerings.

16oz/4 pack cans launch Friday, April 11th.

Style: Scotch Ale (Nitrogen)
Availability: 16oz Cans

8% ABV

 pic via Oskar Blues

 

 

by Reid Ramsay