E-Malt.com News article: USA, LA: Baton Rouge microbrewer to can its beer

The Tin Roof Brewing Co. - Baton Rouge's only microbrewery - is canning its Perfect Tin Amber Ale for distribution in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Florida Parishes markets, Chron.com reported on September, 4.

According to Charles Caldwell, one of Tin Roof's founders and head brewmaster, Baton Rouge shoppers can expect to see Tin Roof beer on grocery shelves this week.

Tin Roof hopes to triple its brewing capacity by the end of the year, Caldwell said. The company was founded in November and began supplying draft beer to Baton Rouge bars and restaurants. Its taps can be found in about 40 local establishments.

"For us, this just reaches a whole other level of customers," Caldwell said. "You go anywhere from 60 to 80 percent of your business is your retail package, which would be your cans. For us, you reach so many more people."

Tin Roof's operation is capable of processing about 35 cans a minute or about 70-80 case an hour, Caldwell said.

The Abita Brewing Co. in St. Tammany Parish also plans to begin canning its beer, with cans on store shelves in early 2012.

Tin Roof Brewing is still in negotiations with LSU to produce an LSU-themed beer.

"We're waiting to hear back on the licensing," Caldwell said.


07 September, 2011