We are now canning! Partnering with Phil Lewis Art and our Assistant Brewer Shawna Hays for the art and design, these 16 oz. cans are now available in 4-packs in the taproom. We plan to distribute around Fort Collins and Northern Colorado soon, so keep a lookout for these beauties. We are beyond excited to share the news with you!

We decided to start canning some of our flagship beers in an effort to expand production and retail presence. We are working with Wild Goose Filling out of Louisville, CO on a precision canning process that will focus on quality as well as customer convenience. We have standardized on a 16-ounce aluminum can format. This is in addition to the growler and crowler options we already utilize for to-go options.

We’ve started by using two local artists for their can label design. For the hop-forward line of beers, we have partnered with Phil Lewis Art out of Boulder. We are so honored to work with Phil Lewis Art on our new cans. Being a local artist in Boulder, we've worked with him the past few years, and if you've noticed, we have one of his pieces of art in the taproom! The collaboration with our cans seemed to come naturally, and we're excited to showcase his art and to see what else is in our future. His art is featured on the Nokhu, Downpour, and Lightfoot cans.

Throughout Phil’s career, he has used a special connection with nature, and the amazing scenery in Colorado has fueled this inspiration. His art complements the bold and balanced approach that Charlie Hoxmeier, VP of Brewing, has incorporated into his award-winning ales and lagers. Phil has developed a style of artwork that combines pen drawings and digital design to create images that feel both organic and state-of-the-art. Phil’s diverse background in music, technology, and creativity laid the foundation for a perfect match as beer art. The combination of art and science will make the package presence as bold as the beer.

We have also featured the artwork of Assistant Brewer Shawna Hays. Graduating with a degree in fine art from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Shawna is an artist who also has a passion for brewing great beer. Shawna has produced a set of digital drawings to serve as the basis for the labels for the brewery’s sours and malty lineup. Shawna’s work combines fruit, floral, and animal imagery to capture the colorful essence of the beer the label represents. She also created the label template for our new 16 oz. cans, and provided the artwork for Frumpy, Citrus Hour, Festbier, and Poudre Pils.

According to Charlie Hoxmeier, “we are excited to release these new package offerings featuring these local artists. It is fun to see how the art imagery works so well with the story and complexity of the beer.” We will continue to expand our presence in the regional retail and on-premise markets.

Stop by soon and check out our available cans! We can’t wait for you to see them, and of course, drink the delicious beer!

We Are Now Canning!