Finch's Labels in CT?

Discussion in 'New England' started by CoachMcGuirk, Nov 3, 2017.

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  1. CoachMcGuirk

    CoachMcGuirk Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2017 Connecticut

    Hi all,

    Joined the forum to ask for some opinions. I bought a 4-pack of Finch's Hardcore Chimera today (a usual standby) and noticed something off about the cans. There was some odd color differences around the top rim of the can. Further inspection determined that a Hardcore label had been shrink-wrapped around a can of regular Chimera. It tastes like Hardcore...I think.

    Is this a regular practice among brewers who use cans? I know that for cans in the area, they will use a plain silver can and apply a label to it (especially for a new beer), so this is a first for me. I'm not accusing Finch's of anything, but it seems like a fairly established brewery wouldn't run out of cans. Then again, I know they haven't been without their issues recently, so...

    Input? Probably making something out of nothing, but curious if others have seen this too. The cans have a hard to read best by date of 1/6/18.
     
  2. CoachMcGuirk

    CoachMcGuirk Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2017 Connecticut

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    Here's a before and after.
     
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