5 of Raleigh’s best beer can designs

Preditors

Clouds Brewing’s Predators Not Pets pilsner | Photo by @RALtoday

Picking out a new brew from a local bottle shop can be overwhelming — how do you decide which beer to grab? Oh, us? We’re drawn to the wrap-around art on the can.

These five Raleigh breweries are making it a little easier to pick out a brew with their unique, carefully curated beer can artplus, they taste really good.

🍺 Clouds Brewing, Predators Not Pets

A lighter beer for a great cause — this pilsner is brewed in collaboration with Carolina Tiger Rescue with 20% of all sales donated

to the big cats. | Artist: Eric Sweet

Clouds Brewing's Predators Not Pets pilsner | Photo by @RALtoday

Clouds Brewing’s Predators Not Pets pilsner | Photo by @RALtoday

Black history month beer

Trophy Brewing’s Black History Month West Coast IPA | Photo by @RALtoday

🍺 Trophy Brewing Co., Black History Month

Brewed in support of the Friends of Oberlin Village nonprofit organization + in celebration of Black History Month, this West Coast IPA features notes of fresh pine, resin, and citrus. | Artist: Edith Grey

🍺 Gizmo Brew Works, 2022 Every Coast IPA

You’ve heard of American IPAs + West Coast IPAs. Well, brew a West coast IPA on the East Coast and you get an all coast IPA. This beer also contains South African Coast hops and Northern Coast yeast, creating a piney, fruity, juicy, and bitter taste for the ultimate combination of flavors. | Artist: Jennifer Wood

Gizmo

Gizmo Brew Works 2022 Every Coast IPA | Photo by @RALtoday

Crankarm

Crank Arm Brewery Unicycle pale ale | Photo by @RALtoday

🍺 Crank Arm Brewery, Unicycle

No monkey business here — this American-style citra pale ale packs a citrus punch, featuring zesty grapefruit, key lime, and bright orange flavors. | Artist: @Saturdaysgravy

🍺 Funguys Brewing, Coconut Macaroon

Desert in a can — this imperial pastry stout is brewed with vanilla and toasted coconut. | Artist: Allie Daigle

Funguys

Funguys Brewing Coconut Macaroon imperial pastry stout | Photo by @RALtoday

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