Completely vain and self-serving article on my brewery

[Brewdude]

That's cool. I remember reading over the years how you stayed over night in the winter just to make sure things went good with brewing, so I assume business is hopping, but did you notice any influx from the article?  

That's difficult to measure. While it's been launched for a few months, getting placements are difficult since retailers are culling their 22oz facings in favour of 12oz cans. Cans are the new darling of the craft beer world, and the investment in a canning line is beyond our means right now.


Cheers,

RR

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Cans over glass?

Good grief.....

 

[Lonecoyote]

I guess next they will be canning wine, it's already been boxed :scratch:



I DO NOT ENJOY ANY CANNED BEVERAGE!!!

 

[user 2031]

I guess next they will be canning wine, it's already been boxed  :scratch:



I DO NOT ENJOY ANY CANNED BEVERAGE!!!

Seems like I've seen where they are doing that now. :scratch:

 

[Richard Burley]

I guess next they will be canning wine, it's already been boxed  :scratch:

It's been done, if you can call it wine. I actually prefer cans with cheap beer. I like Pabst, of all things, because it's the only cheap beer I can taste. That said, one of my absolute favorite beers is Samuel Adams Boston Lager, but only in draft form, because of the wonderful malty aftertaste that never seems to fail. But in cans, that aftertaste is completely missing. Needless to say, I don't buy it in cans.

 

[Thistleoak]

Can lines are expensive and the fiber optics are finicky at best..... not this boy.... I love growlers.....

 

[Lonecoyote]

I've seen wine coolers in a can but never noticed any white or red wines in a can as of yet. It's not like NY here in NC, all hard liquor is purchased from an ABC store ( State ownwed and controlled ) and ALL wines are sold at your local supermarket. Next time I go food shopping I will take better notice. Down heir Lowes Foods sells hundreds of various wines, endless micro wineries included.


PS, down heir they sell a beverage in a can called CHEERWINE. It's non alcoholic cherry like soda. I once drank a can and I did not CHEER!



DRINK BOTTLED WINE ONLY!!!

 

[Thistleoak]

Yotie.... I love you so much man.. when ever I read your posts or PMs I picture you as the Dos Equis Most Interesting man.... you will FOREVER be burned in my minds eye in this image....

 

[Brewdude]

Yup. Strange but true.

Canned beer used to be the province of the evil mega-breweries, and thus not the right image for the crafties. Glass was superior and more elegant, and didn't impart metallic flavours as cans were believed to do. But that was then and this is now.

The stigma of canned beer is largely no longer relevant, as it seems.

The modern linings on the insides don't present any issues with metallic flavour carry-over. Cans are preferable to many who look to the lighter weight, faster chilling, ease of transport (not susceptible to breakage), are accepted in places where broken glass would be an issue (like beaches and patios), and apparently recycle more economically. Plus cans don't allow UV light that cause skunkiness. Even brown glass bottles will allow this if left long enough.

Yes, a total 180 from some years ago. Yet it's here, and here to stay. And as I say, it seems to be the way forward. Many craft brewers are now offering their lines in cans, sometimes along with glass. Some have gone to all canned product.

Just the way of things as the market goes forward. My brewery got into the 22 oz bomber package when it was a hot item. Now, not so much. Times change.

Frankly, after 30 yrs in the industry I've seen a lot of trends come and go. In all facets. Some are short lived and some last longer. Will this last? Hell if I know. Nor does anyone else.

All I do know is that by this time next year I plan to be retired, and let the young bucks grasp for the golden ring!

OK so there I've said it!

:face:


Cheers,

RR