Lift Bridge Brewery Will Switch To 12 Ounce Cans

STILLWATER, MN — Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Stillwater’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, announced Monday that it will begin producing its craft beer in 12-ounce cans. The decision was made based on production cost efficiencies and a desire to become more sustainable over time, the company said.

The new cans will be distributed progressively over the course of summer 2018 to all markets where Lift Bridge Brewing Company products are sold.

As Lift Bridge Brewing Company increases its production, the company says the adoption of the 12-ounce can will allow the it to save an estimated 1,650,000 pounds in materials in 2019 and reduce overhead costs.

Advancements in the canning industry have significantly lowered breweries’ capital expenditures, and the canning process enables Lift Bridge to leave a much smaller carbon footprint due to lighter transportation and the cans’ recycling process, according to a news release.

“The 12-ounce can production model is a perfect fit for Lift Bridge as we ramp up production, build a new facility and look to expand to new markets,” co-founder Brad Glynn said in a statement.

“Customers will still continue to enjoy the same great taste of Lift Bridge brews, and our industry research has shown positive reception of canned products among craft beer enthusiasts nationwide since they are more convenient and environmentally-friendly.”

The 12-ounce cans will steadily replace 12-ounce glass bottles over the course of the next six months.

Lift Bridge’s signature brews, Farm Girl Saison and Hop Dish IPA, will be available in 12-ounce cans in six packs and 12 packs throughout all current territories by the end of July, and other brews, including a 12 pack sampler, will be available by September.

Specialty brews, such as the Commander Barleywine, will continue to be produced in a glass bottle.

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