What is CraftCans.com?

CraftCans.com is a site dedicated to news and reviews for the "Canned Beer Revolution". Here you'll find a database of all craft beers available in cans, information about new canned beer releases, unbiased reviews of canned craft beers and lots of other things related to canned craft beer.

Who is responsible for CraftCans.com?

CraftCans.Com is run by two brothers (Russ and Kelly Phillips) and fellow craft can lover Trent Reinke. Kelly, who lives in Sweden, does most of the design and layout while Russ and Trent are responsible for most of the content. We are not affiliated with any particular brewery nor are we affiliated with any sort of organization. We just enjoy beer and try to be as unbiased as possible when providing both news and reviews for the canned beer revolution.

Why a website totally devoted to canned beer? 

We found ourselves being drawn more and more to canned craft beer just as it was beginning to take off. As there was no other site solely devoted to this we decided to create one. As more and more breweries choose cans our database continues to expand. We'd like to think of this as a resource for craft beer lovers, can collectors and anyone else who happens to find themselves on the site. If you can think of ways to improve the site please let us know!

Doesn't canned beer taste "metallic"?

No. The aluminum cans used to package beer have a water-based polymer lining that eliminates any metallic contamination or flavors. Beer in cans should be poured into a glass just like beer in bottles. If you drink directly from the can you'll certainly taste the aluminum against your lips. Get that beer out of the can and pour it into a nice glass!

What are the benefits to canning craft beer?

There are a lot of benefits and a quick scan of the internet will showcase a lot of them. Below are just a few:

*Cans actually lock in the flavor of beer better than even dark glass bottles. No light penetrates the cans and the seal is tighter than a bottle cap. Thus, your beer tastes fresher longer. 

*Cans are more environmentally friendly. They are easier to recycle and require less packaging.

*Cans are cheaper for the brewery and distributor to ship. Cans don't break.  

*Cans are easier and more convenient to bring along on outdoor activities such as camping, disc golf, hiking, a day at the beach and any other activity that affords you the luxury of enjoying good beer!

*Cans get cold pretty damn quick and take up less space in your fridge! 

How can I contribute to CraftCans.com?

We welcome guest posts, samples for reviews, pictures and/or information about canned beers in our database that we may not have and anything else that you may want to share with us. Feel free to drop us an email at info@craftcans.com.

Dave Chichura (Head Brewer at Oskar Blues) & Russ