The State of Beer Cans

There are a lot of breweries that can in my distro. Surly, TG, Oskar blues, tallgrass etc. I haven't noticed anything that would make me think there's a can shortage.

 

No can shortage here - more local breweries are adopting cans.

 

No shortage at all here. I do wish there were more brews that found their ways into cans this time of year.
I have a lot of love for the cans where the whole top comes off, I certainly don't see that enough.

 

Cans are very hot here. See new ones almost weekly.

 

Could this "can shortage" be just another marketing ploy?
Is InBev trying to corner the can market?
Or are the can manufacturers truly not able to produce as many as are needed?

For the answers to these and other important questions, stay tuned to this website.

 

Lots of cans in Michigan, especially from small breweries that are just now starting to distribute. My only gripe is that many of these new cans don't have the artwork printed directly on the aluminium. They have a thin plastic sleeve that appears to be heat shrunk onto the can. Very minor complaint, just seems a little cheesy

 

I have heard from reliable sources that the availability of 16 oz cans is low as far as what the breweries can get their hands on.

 

It's all about bottles down here.Cans would be a nice change but aren't really availiable like they should be.I did find some Abita cans last week though.

 

By can shortage, I recall reading that Ball and the other can manufacturers could not keep up with demand, thus a can shortage prevents more beers being available in cans. However, I have not heard anything like that since then.

However, if by 'can shortage' means a shortage of additional breweries beginning to can their beers, these breweries could have been stymied because of the empty can shortage, but adding canning equipment takes time too, if that is the only option available to a brewery. However, here in Michigan there is a mobile canning service (I believe they also do work for some Indiana breweries) that has allowed some small breweries to start canning without the capital layout for buying the equipment. We're seeing a nice variety from these small breweries as well as at least one large brewery (Bell's) releasing more of their beers in cans too.

So come to Michigan and enjoy your cans of beer on the numerous beaches and golf courses. We love vacationers dropping a bunch of their money in our economy.

 

More and more stuff coming in cans...I'm a big fan, lighter, easier to store, non-breakable, etc

 

I was just in a place that has 'em stacked to the ceiling in multiple locations; and it seems like every week there's five new choices.

 

I've been seeing a steady increase of cans in my area, especially 16oz.

 

Anchor is starting to can!

 

Love cans, especially 16 Oz cans. Store better, easier to take golfing, etc. And cans labeling is so improved...not that it matters but still cool.

 

Odell just started to can its IPA, 90 Shilling, Loose Leaf, and Easy Street. Perfect for the beginning of camping season.

 

here the local (FL) section is cans upon cans upon cans. plus OB, Bells, Sweetwater, Terrapin, New Belgium, AtG, Uinta, Sixpoint. really, it's cans all the way down.

 

I have also read a few articles on certain breweries having difficulty finding enough cans but i think it was the particular vendors they were using. When I see a company like Bells canning Hopslam as opposed to bottles and their national distribution, I had my doubts on any can shortage. I also see many other breweries canning that haven't in the past so I am skeptical as to any market shortage. Cans are the rage - can graphics is an added selling point even when the beer isn't so I'm sure can manufacturers are stepping it up...

 

No can shortage in Minneapolis at all more local breweries are canning and distributing every week along with regional offerings.