We don't mean to be a buzz-kill but . . .

If you read us regularly you know that the number of craft brewers now canning their beers has grown significantly, and we've written as to why.

Long story short - cans are now better and efficiencies abound. Cans are lighter and take up less space, making them more cost effective to ship, store, and display at retail. A canning line can also take up less brewery square footage than the bottling process, which affects a brewery's bottom line . . .

Can we get a large pepperoni pizza with that?

If you read us regularly you know that the number of craft brewers now canning their beers is growing significantly, and we've written as to why.

Long story short - the cans are now better. New technology in the packaging prevents that old metallic taste from leaking into the beer like it used to. Efficiencies abound - cans are lighter and take up less space. Cans are more cost effective to ship, store, and display at retail. A canning line can also take up less brewery square footage than the bottling process, which affects a brewery's bottom line.