Canned Craft Beer

Noda Unveils New Can Art

NoDa Brewing (Charlotte, NC) has unveiled the artwork that will grace their new cans. Two 16oz cans will be offered initially, Hop Drop ‘n Roll and Jam Session Ale.

Jam Session is an American pale ale that clocks in at 5.1% Continue Reading →

More Mikkeller Cans: Wit Fit

Just to run it back real quick, Danish brewer Mikkeller will can in the United States at Sly Fox in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. There is no ETA on market dates for the cans, and as far as we know, the cans Continue Reading →

MechaHopzilla Gets NOLA Brewing Sued

A witty name for a hoppy beer has gotten NOLA Brewing Co. stuck in a lawsuit.  Toho Co. Ltd. is claiming that NOLA’s MechaHopzilla that was released last year infringes on currently held trademarks.

The lawsuit covers not only the name Continue Reading →

Spiteful Brewing Ships Cans

Spiteful Brewing (Chicago, IL) is officially shipping cans this week.

The initial can offerings include Alley Time Pale Ale, Fat Badger Irish Red, and In the Weeds Wheat Ale.

All cans are 12oz offerings, available in the Chicago area.

Above, the cans leaving Continue Reading →

Another Mikkeller Can Offering

Mikkeller (Denmark, and the world) will start canning under their own label stateside in the near future. The canning will occur at Sly Fox Brewing in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

To date, there was been one other can by Mikkeller released- a collaboration Continue Reading →

Mikkeller To Start Canning at Sly Fox

Mikkeller, probably the world’s most prolific gypsy brewer, has only released one other canned offering in the United States. It was a collaboration with Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago, dubbed Guest Lager. (Released in July.)

It looks like you will Continue Reading →

Posted in Headlines, NoDa Brewing

Noda Unveils New Can Art

NoDa Brewing (Charlotte, NC) has unveiled the artwork that will grace their new cans. Two 16oz cans will be offered initially, Hop Drop ‘n Roll and Jam Session Ale.

Jam Session is an American pale ale that clocks in at 5.1% ABV. Features Simcoe, Centennial,  and Amarillo hops. The Hop Drop is a west-coast style IPA at 7.1% ABV.

Cans will be hitting stores in the Charlotte metro area in late September. You’ll also get to drink these at Panthers Stadium during events and football games.

Noda Hop Drop in Roll Cans

Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Mikkeller

More Mikkeller Cans: Wit Fit

Just to run it back real quick, Danish brewer Mikkeller will can in the United States at Sly Fox in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. There is no ETA on market dates for the cans, and as far as we know, the cans haven’t even been fabricated yet.

What we can tell you are what beers are in planning for release. As of today, there are three currently planned for release. Better Half India Pale Ale, Keeper American Pilsner, and now Wit Fit.

The cans will be distributed through Shelton Brothers.

Style; Witbier
Availability: 12oz cans
Arrival: TBA

 

Posted in Headlines, Lawsuits, NOLA Brewing

MechaHopzilla Gets NOLA Brewing Sued

A witty name for a hoppy beer has gotten NOLA Brewing Co. stuck in a lawsuit.  Toho Co. Ltd. is claiming that NOLA’s MechaHopzilla that was released last year infringes on currently held trademarks.

The lawsuit covers not only the name but also the image that appears on the can (seen above). According to Trademarkia.com, NOLA applied for a trademark for the name before selling the beer for the first time in 2012.

Developing…

Posted in New Releases, Spiteful Brewing

Spiteful Brewing Ships Cans

Spiteful Brewing (Chicago, IL) is officially shipping cans this week.

The initial can offerings include Alley Time Pale Ale, Fat Badger Irish Red, and In the Weeds Wheat Ale.

All cans are 12oz offerings, available in the Chicago area.

Above, the cans leaving the brewery. Pic via Spiteful Brewing.

Posted in Headlines, Mikkeller

Another Mikkeller Can Offering

Mikkeller (Denmark, and the world) will start canning under their own label stateside in the near future. The canning will occur at Sly Fox Brewing in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

To date, there was been one other can by Mikkeller released- a collaboration with Half Acre Beer Company. With the addition of the above offering, that brings the future can offerings to two. The first a pilsner, this an IPA.

Distribution by Shelton Brothers. More details to follow.

Style: American IPA
Availability: 12oz cans

 

Posted in Headlines, Mikkeller

Mikkeller To Start Canning at Sly Fox

Mikkeller, probably the world’s most prolific gypsy brewer, has only released one other canned offering in the United States. It was a collaboration with Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago, dubbed Guest Lager. (Released in July.)

It looks like you will see more Mikkeller canned offerings soon stateside released under their own label. Sly Fox Brewing (Pottstown, PA) will assist with the canning process.

There were some grumblings back at the beginning of the summer that Mikkeller wanted to can stateside, but no decisions about where in when were mentioned. Sly Fox made a splash earlier in the year when the released the first “360 Can Lid” that allows the drinker to remove the entire top of the can prior to consumption.

 

Posted in Don't Miss This, Seventh Sun Brewing

The First Canned Berliner Weisse in Florida

7venth Sun Brewing (SLKDJFS)  has become the first brewery in Florida to can a berliner weisse. The tart German wheat beer is gaining popularity among craft brewers, but there aren’t’ many to be found in cans. Especially in Florida. Until now.

Wolfman’s Berliner Weisse is now available in limited quantities in 16oz cans. The brewery has actually limited purchase to two cans per person. (If it’s even still available.)

Style: Berliner Weisse
Availability: 16oz cans, Draft.