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Beer in a Can or Bottle - The Great Debate

In earlier times, beer lovers were mainly spoiled with " pipes of beer " that were neatly packed in crates. However, with the rise of craft beers and home brewers, not only the composition of beer recipes has evolved, but also the way we package our beloved barley beer.


Canned beer: why?

A notable change in this process is the growing popularity of canned beer. More and more breweries are embracing this form of packaging because of various advantages.


  1. Tin appears to be perfectly airtight and lighttight

  2. It is easier to distribute because of its light weight

  3. Contributes to a simpler recycling process.

  4. In addition, tin packaging offers unprecedented design possibilities, resulting in beautiful and artistic prints.


Can or bottle: can you taste the difference?

Research shows that the average beer drinker tastes no difference between beer from a can and beer from a bottle. The difference in experience lies in the way the beer is served: from a bottle or a can into a glass. Either way, the taste remains unchanged.


Moreover, a dent in a beer can is no cause for concern these days. In the past there was a risk of rust formation, but thanks to improved metal quality, this is now a thing of the past.

Beer in a can, bottle or both

Some daring breweries have made the switch to cans entirely. This includes the Zeeland brewery Kees, the American Oskar Blues Brewery, and the Athletic Brewery, which supplies exclusive canned beer. Non-alcoholic breweries have also switched to cans, such as Mash Gang , Brulo andBig Drop . On the other hand, there are also plenty of breweries that only brew beer in bottles , such as the Danish Teedawn . Most breweries have a mix, such as Brouwerij 't IJ , Jopen and Brewdog . Finally, there are also breweries that have an aluminum bottle, such as Heineken andKiss'Wing . Then you have the benefits of a bottle, but still the chills of a can.





What does ONP5 think: can or bottle?

We are personally more fans of the cans, but that is purely because of the looks. If you have crafty non-alcoholic beer, you just want it to be in a nice can. On the other hand, we are in favor of a tasty bottled lager, which you can drink straight from the bottle. We think you should just drink brands like Corona and Desperados from the bottle, and of course with a slice of lemon. Cans are more convenient when you go to the park or the beach, for example.


Can or bottle: every advantage has its disadvantage.

But if you still have doubts about canned beer, we challenge you to let go of that image and champion this contemporary form of packaging. It's not about the packaging, but about the unmistakable taste experience that your favorite beer has to offer, regardless of whether it comes from a bottle or can!



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