CAN...struction - May-Jun 2003

CAN...struction - May-Jun 2003

Alpine - Curt Bulmer reports a new commemorative can available in the Moncton area. This 355ml can commemorates the Town of Shediac's 100th anniversary 1903-2003. The can has a really nice, colourful back panel in white, blue, red and gold, similar to the Brayonne cans. ALP 09P. My 'Pick of the Issue.'
CCS-9831 - June, 2003

Big Rock Alta Light -Wayne Cunningham reports yet another new Big Rock brand in a 355ml can, this one called Big Rock Alta Light. Wayne says it's not a bad looking can...blue with gold, black, white and silver.
CCS-9982 - Apr., 2003

Black Label Ice - The 355ml can has been re-designed to match that of its new sister brand Black Label Dry we reported last issue. It's a reguler Black Label can/label with the addition of a blue colour to the can. The word "ICE" is in blue along with the bottom part of the can below the red portion of the label. While the blue part of the can beneath the label is solid, the edges of this graphic are not. MOLSON CANADA, 5 cities.
Ball Packaging - March, 2003

Black Label Supreme - This brand is now out in 355ml cans in the Vancouver area. The design is the same as the 950mL size in Quebec. MOLSON CANADA, 5 cities.
Ball Packaging - June, 2003

Bud Light - Some Bud Light packaging changed awhile back and there were rumour of a new cans design for some time. Wayne Cunningham reported a new 355ml can in Alberta last month with "BREWED IN WESTERN CANADA". The design is now like that in the U.S., a blue oval circle with "BUD LIGHT" in large white/red text in the centre, on the silver base can. The oval label is printed vertically three times on the can. The mandatory is the new standard, bilingual Labatt listing. 4-B-54
(CCS) - May, 2003

Bud Light - The new Bud Light design (355ml) is now out in Ontario but it's a slightly different version. The new oval label design is the same of course, but the text is "BREWED IN CANADA". 4-B-09
(CCS) - May, 2003

Carlsberg - Labatt's have issued a nice set of eight 355ml cans for "Euro 2004 PORTUGAL." Originally available as an in-case promotion in 24-packs of bottles, the cans are now out in six-packs in Toronto area stores. Each can represents a different country and its 'European Championship History', depicted in green text on a silver/white panel on the can. The cans have one or two additional colours from the standard green/gold/white and red Carlsberg colours and feature a 'wrap-around' design with the graphics representing each countries' colours on its flag and that of a soccer player celebrating either a goal or a championship. Each can also has a 'UEFA Euro 2004 PORTUGAL - Carlsberg OFFICIAL SPONSOR' logo positioned vertically beside the bar code. LABATT BREWING COMPANY LONDON, CANADA.
1. GERMANY (4-B-16P1) 5. ENGLAND (4-B-16P5)
2. IRELAND (4-B-16P2) 6. ITALY (4-B-16P6)
3. GREECE (4-B-16P3) 7. PORTUGAL (4-B-16P7)
4. FRANCE (4-B-16P4) 8. SCOTLAND (4-B-16P8)
CCS-0031 & CCS-0032 - May, 2003

Coors Light - With the return of 12-pack suitcase cans to Ontario (just for the summer according to a Beer Store source) comes a series of promotional Coors Light cans. These 355mL Coors Light cans have the regular label on one side of the can and a promotional text message in large silver/grey shaded lettering on the back. Joe DeFreitas reports four cans and editor Ted says there could be a bunch more as these sayings match a poster campaign Coors has running in Toronto. The ones we know of are 1) OPEN LATE, 2) SOMEONE GET THIS BEER A GUY, 3) BORN IN THE ROCKIES RAISED IN A GLASS, 4) INGREDIENTS BEER, 5) KICKED OUT OF EVERY MAJOR FOOD GROUP. MOLSON CANADA, 5 cities.
Ball Packaging - May, 2003

Kokanee Gold - Yet another long-time bottled only product is now out in a 355ml can. Wayne Cunningham reports this can in Alberta in early June. Interestingly Wayne says the can is blue and gold but differs a bit from the design on the bottle label. I didn't see this can in Vancouver stores while attending Dennnis' service.
CCS - June, 2003

Labatt Blue - The 5L craze continues south of the border with a 3 can set of Labatt Blue hockey scenes. These 5L kegs came out in April and feature pond hockey motifs; 1) Same time next week, 2) Play till dark and 3) First track. These are nice colourful cans. One or two of these designs were found in Winnipeg mixed in with Canadian 5L Blue cans, obviously a distribution error. Thanks to Bob Berry for passing along the information from Wayne Ronn and also to Wayne Cunningham.
April, 2003

Labatt 50 - Labatt's has also issued a four can set of replica labels for Labatt 50 in addition to the seven replica Labatt Blue cans reported last issue. 1) The first can is the so called "tulip" glass label and according to text on the back panel of the can "this can is a replica of the one used from 1961 to 1972." (4-A-01P1), 2) replica label used from 1980 to 1991 (4-A01P2), 3) The third can isn't a replica can at all, but a variation of a label(s) used previously. The label has a large red/white "50" positioned diagonally, above which is the current 'Labatt' script logo (4-A-01P3), 4) The fourth can is a definite 'retro' label, the one with gold oval circles around the label and John L. Labatt gold medallions. This is a replica of the label used between 1956-1960 (4-A-01P4).
CCS-0006 - Apr., 2003

Miller Genuine Draft - In celebration of Harley Davidson's 100th Anniversary, Miller has issued a set of four cans, each with a picture of a classic Harley.

1) 1936 EL Knucklehead
2) 1952 Hydraglide
3) 100th Anniversary Harley Davidson
4) First Run Harley Davidson
Ball Packaging U.S.

Molson Canadian - The latest 5L "BUBBA" cans are for the Molson Indy according to Maurice Brandon. There is a set of three 5L cans appearing in Toronto area stores as of mid-June; thanks to Ted the Editor and Bob Berry for sending photos of the cans. 1) IT'S YOUR WORLD - blue/white racing suit, 2) MOTORSPORTS - blue/white racing suit, 3) I AM CANADIAN - red/white racing suit.
Huber 1 - June, 2003

Molson Export - Molson is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Molson Export this year and has released special packaging that traces the history of the brand. There are cases, bottles with hologram versions of four labels and a four can set featuring the labels from "1903", "1955", "1962" and "2003". Each 355mL can has the replica label on one side of the can with the current Export label on the opposite side. A special "EDITION 100 ANS 100 YEARS EDITION" logo/text is printed around the neck of each can. *TM/MC MOLSON CANADA, 5 cities.
Ball Packaging - Apr., 2003

Molson Export - The "2003" label featuring the "EDITION 100 ANS 100 YEARS EDITION" Export graphic is available in a 950mL can in Quebec according to Mark Armstrong and Bob Berry.
Ball Packaging - Apr., 2003

Moosehead - The current 355ml green can available in Vancouver has changed. For some reason, the mandatory has changed to "Brewed Under License By Alpine Breweries Limited, Saint John, N.B." I checked our Moosehead cans after returning from Dennis' service and they are still reflect the Moosehead Breweries listing (CCS-9799). This can was made last December. MHW-09
CCS-9821 - 2003

Moosehead Dry Ice - The newest can now has "6% ALC./VOL." in large gold text (x3) around the can's red neck. Same slate grey/silver/red design as before. Note the CCS number follows that of the new Moosehead can above. MOOSEHEAD BREWERIES LIMITED, SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK. MDI 09B
CCS-9822 - 2003

Moose LIGHT - A second version of the new Moosehead Light can has been made for Ontario and marks the first time this brand has been sold in the Province. The 355ml can and bottles came out in early June. Same metallic blue water droplet design of course but different bar code, CSPC code and Moosehead # MHL 09E.
CCS-9834 - June, 2003

Old Style - Larry Sherk first reported a set of four, 473ml Old Style cans back in late March but no details. Wayne reported them in late April but no details. Finally Larry Sampson emailed a photo in May. When all is said and done these cans are available in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Ironically, while these were the first cans I heard about for this new list, they are the last ones I have to add to complete this issue on the Canada Day holiday. All four cans have the slogan "Simply Great Beer" in yellow text on them. In no particular order the four cans are: 1) green can with two large white rabbits, 2) white can with two large yellow bi-planes, 3) black can with vertical green stripes and red "pil" text and 4) green can with lots of yellow bunnies.
Ball Packaging - May, 2003

Sleeman Honey Brown - Larry Sampson first reported this new 5L can available in B.C. in April. Larry Sherk reports the can is now available in Ontario. The design and colours are similar to that of the 330mL size. SLEEMAN BREWING & MALTING CO. LTD. LA BRASSERIE SLEEMAN GUELPH CANADA N1L 1E9
Ball Packaging U.S. - Apr., 2003

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Alpine - Curt Bulmer reports a new commemorative can available in the Moncton area. This 355ml can commemorates the Town of Shediac's 100th anniversary 1903-2003. The can has a really nice, colourful back panel in white, blue, red and gold, similar to the Brayonne cans. ALP 09P. My 'Pick of the Issue.' CCS-9831 - June, 2003
Big Rock Alta Light -Wayne Cunningham reports yet another new Big Rock brand in a 355ml can, this one called Big Rock Alta Light. Wayne says it's not a bad looking can...blue with gold, black, white and silver. CCS-9982 - Apr., 2003
Black Label Ice - The 355ml can has been re-designed to match that of its new sister brand Black Label Dry we reported last issue. It's a reguler Black Label can/label with the addition of a blue colour to the can. The word "ICE" is in blue along with the bottom part of the can below the red portion of the label. While the blue part of the can beneath the label is solid, the edges of this graphic are not. MOLSON CANADA, 5 cities. Ball Packaging - March, 2003
Black Label Supreme - This brand is now out in 355ml cans in the Vancouver area. The design is the same as the 950mL size in Quebec. MOLSON CANADA, 5 cities. Ball Packaging - June, 2003
Bud Light - Some Bud Light packaging changed awhile back and there were rumour of a new cans design for some time. Wayne Cunningham reported a new 355ml can in Alberta last month with "BREWED IN WESTERN CANADA". The design is now like that in the U.S., a blue oval circle with "BUD LIGHT" in large white/red text in the centre, on the silver base can. The oval label is printed vertically three times on the can. The mandatory is the new standard, bilingual Labatt listing. 4-B-54 (CCS) - May, 2003
Bud Light - The new Bud Light design (355ml) is now out in Ontario but it's a slightly different version. The new oval label design is the same of course, but the text is "BREWED IN CANADA". 4-B-09 (CCS) - May, 2003
Carlsberg - Labatt's have issued a nice set of eight 355ml cans for "Euro 2004 PORTUGAL." Originally available as an in-case promotion in 24-packs of bottles, the cans are now out in six-packs in Toronto area stores. Each can represents a different country and its 'European Championship History', depicted in green text on a silver/white panel on the can. The cans have one or two additional colours from the standard green/gold/white and red Carlsberg colours and feature a 'wrap-around' design with the graphics representing each countries' colours on its flag and that of a soccer player celebrating either a goal or a championship. Each can also has a 'UEFA Euro 2004 PORTUGAL - Carlsberg OFFICIAL SPONSOR' logo positioned vertically beside the bar code. LABATT BREWING COMPANY LONDON, CANADA. 1. GERMANY (4-B-16P1) 5. ENGLAND (4-B-16P5) 2. IRELAND (4-B-16P2) 6. ITALY (4-B-16P6) 3. GREECE (4-B-16P3) 7. PORTUGAL (4-B-16P7) 4. FRANCE (4-B-16P4) 8. SCOTLAND (4-B-16P8) CCS-0031 & CCS-0032 - May, 2003

Coors Light - With the return of 12-pack suitcase cans to Ontario (just for the summer according to a Beer Store source) comes a series of promotional Coors Light cans. These 355mL Coors Light cans have the regular label on one side of the can and a promotional text message in large silver/grey shaded lettering on the back. Joe DeFreitas reports four cans and editor Ted says there could be a bunch more as these sayings match a poster campaign Coors has running in Toronto. The ones we know of are 1) OPEN LATE, 2) SOMEONE GET THIS BEER A GUY, 3) BORN IN THE ROCKIES RAISED IN A GLASS, 4) INGREDIENTS BEER, 5) KICKED OUT OF EVERY MAJOR FOOD GROUP. MOLSON CANADA, 5 cities. Ball Packaging - May, 2003

Kokanee Gold - Yet another long-time bottled only product is now out in a 355ml can. Wayne Cunningham reports this can in Alberta in early June. Interestingly Wayne says the can is blue and gold but differs a bit from the design on the bottle label. I didn't see this can in Vancouver stores while attending Dennnis' service. CCS - June, 2003
Labatt Blue - The 5L craze continues south of the border with a 3 can set of Labatt Blue hockey scenes. These 5L kegs came out in April and feature pond hockey motifs; 1) Same time next week, 2) Play till dark and 3) First track. These are nice colourful cans. One or two of these designs were found in Winnipeg mixed in with Canadian 5L Blue cans, obviously a distribution error. Thanks to Bob Berry for passing along the information from Wayne Ronn and also to Wayne Cunningham. April, 2003

Labatt 50 - Labatt's has also issued a four can set of replica labels for Labatt 50 in addition to the seven replica Labatt Blue cans reported last issue. 1) The first can is the so called "tulip" glass label and according to text on the back panel of the can "this can is a replica of the one used from 1961 to 1972." (4-A-01P1), 2) replica label used from 1980 to 1991 (4-A01P2), 3) The third can isn't a replica can at all, but a variation of a label(s) used previously. The label has a large red/white "50" positioned diagonally, above which is the current 'Labatt' script logo (4-A-01P3), 4) The fourth can is a definite 'retro' label, the one with gold oval circles around the label and John L. Labatt gold medallions. This is a replica of the label used between 1956-1960 (4-A-01P4). CCS-0006 - Apr., 2003

Miller Genuine Draft - In celebration of Harley Davidson's 100th Anniversary, Miller has issued a set of four cans, each with a picture of a classic Harley. 1) 1936 EL Knucklehead 2) 1952 Hydraglide 3) 100th Anniversary Harley Davidson 4) First Run Harley Davidson Ball Packaging U.S.
Molson Canadian - The latest 5L "BUBBA" cans are for the Molson Indy according to Maurice Brandon. There is a set of three 5L cans appearing in Toronto area stores as of mid-June; thanks to Ted the Editor and Bob Berry for sending photos of the cans. 1) IT'S YOUR WORLD - blue/white racing suit, 2) MOTORSPORTS - blue/white racing suit, 3) I AM CANADIAN - red/white racing suit. Huber 1 - June, 2003

Molson Export - Molson is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Molson Export this year and has released special packaging that traces the history of the brand. There are cases, bottles with hologram versions of four labels and a four can set featuring the labels from "1903", "1955", "1962" and "2003". Each 355mL can has the replica label on one side of the can with the current Export label on the opposite side. A special "EDITION 100 ANS 100 YEARS EDITION" logo/text is printed around the neck of each can. TM/MC MOLSON CANADA, 5 cities. Ball Packaging - Apr., 2003*

Molson Export - The "2003" label featuring the "EDITION 100 ANS 100 YEARS EDITION" Export graphic is available in a 950mL can in Quebec according to Mark Armstrong and Bob Berry. Ball Packaging - Apr., 2003
Moosehead - The current 355ml green can available in Vancouver has changed. For some reason, the mandatory has changed to "Brewed Under License By Alpine Breweries Limited, Saint John, N.B." I checked our Moosehead cans after returning from Dennis' service and they are still reflect the Moosehead Breweries listing (CCS-9799). This can was made last December. MHW-09 CCS-9821 - 2003
Moosehead Dry Ice - The newest can now has "6% ALC./VOL." in large gold text (x3) around the can's red neck. Same slate grey/silver/red design as before. Note the CCS number follows that of the new Moosehead can above. MOOSEHEAD BREWERIES LIMITED, SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK. MDI 09B CCS-9822 - 2003
Moose LIGHT - A second version of the new Moosehead Light can has been made for Ontario and marks the first time this brand has been sold in the Province. The 355ml can and bottles came out in early June. Same metallic blue water droplet design of course but different bar code, CSPC code and Moosehead # MHL 09E. CCS-9834 - June, 2003
Old Style - Larry Sherk first reported a set of four, 473ml Old Style cans back in late March but no details. Wayne reported them in late April but no details. Finally Larry Sampson emailed a photo in May. When all is said and done these cans are available in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Ironically, while these were the first cans I heard about for this new list, they are the last ones I have to add to complete this issue on the Canada Day holiday. All four cans have the slogan "Simply Great Beer" in yellow text on them. In no particular order the four cans are: 1) green can with two large white rabbits, 2) white can with two large yellow bi-planes, 3) black can with vertical green stripes and red "pil" text and 4) green can with lots of yellow bunnies. Ball Packaging - May, 2003
Sleeman Honey Brown - Larry Sampson first reported this new 5L can available in B.C. in April. Larry Sherk reports the can is now available in Ontario. The design and colours are similar to that of the 330mL size. SLEEMAN BREWING & MALTING CO. LTD. LA BRASSERIE SLEEMAN GUELPH CANADA N1L 1E9 Ball Packaging U.S. - Apr., 2003