Primary Size
330ml Standard
From 330ml to 500ml, we supply aluminum beer cans to breweries worldwide. ISO certified factory with 2+ billion annual capacity.
Standard cans optimized for beer packaging with 202 SOT easy open ends and BPA-NI coating
The world's most popular beer can size. Dominates Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
The official beer can of North America. Perfect for mainstream lagers and craft breweries.
The go-to for North American craft beer. Also gaining traction in Brazilian market.
Popular in Germany, Eastern Europe, and China. Premium beer positioning with more volume.
Understanding regional preferences helps you choose the right can size for your target market
330ml dominates as the universal serving size. Growing demand for sleek cans in premium craft segment.
12oz (355ml) is king. 16oz (473ml) growing rapidly in craft beer and taproom markets.
330ml universal standard. China emerging as largest beer market with premium segment growth.
Aluminum beer cans outperform glass in every key metric
100% light-blocking eliminates light-struck flavor (skunky taste). Critical for IPAs and hop-forward beers. Glass bottles allow UV penetration even in brown bottles.
Aluminum conducts cold 4x faster than glass. Cans reach serving temperature in 20 minutes vs. 45+ minutes for bottles. Perfect for outdoor events.
Modern can linings (BPA-NI) provide excellent O2 barrier. Freshness lasts 12+ months. Less oxidation means better flavor retention over time.
Aluminum has 95% lower carbon footprint than new aluminum. Highest recycling rate of any beverage container. Many breweries highlighting "canned only" as eco-positioning.
50% lighter than glass reduces shipping costs. Stackable design maximizes truck/pallet efficiency. Unbreakable = lower damage rates and insurance costs.
Full wrap-around printing available. No shoulder restrictions like bottles. Temperature-sensitive inks, matte finishes, and embossing create premium perception.
Common questions about beer can packaging
Standard beer cans range from 330ml (11.2oz) to 500ml (16.9oz). 330ml is the global beer standard in Europe, Asia, and Africa. 355ml (12oz) dominates North America. 473ml (16oz) is growing rapidly in South American craft beer markets. 500ml is popular in German and Eastern European markets.
Standard beer cans use 202 SOT (Stay-on-Tab) easy open ends. This is the global standard for beer packaging, offering reliable opening experience and environmental benefits (tab stays attached to the can end). BPA-NI coating is recommended for beer applications.
Yes. Modern aluminum cans with water-based internal coating (BPA-NI) provide excellent barrier properties against light, oxygen, and contamination. Cans are filled in sterile environments and sealed under pressure, maintaining beer freshness for 12+ months.
Full CMYK offset lithography with 6-8 colors. Available finishes include gloss, matte, tactile (soft-touch), and temperature-sensitive inks. We also offer specialty effects like embossing, debossing, and thermochromic inks that change color when chilled.
Custom printed beer cans: 300,000 pieces per SKU. Plain (blank) cans: 1×40HQ container per SKU. Sample orders available for qualified new clients before committing to full production runs.
Aluminum cans offer superior advantages: 100% light-blocking (no light-struck flavor), lighter weight (lower shipping costs), unbreakable, faster chilling, and excellent carbonation retention. Cans are also more sustainable—aluminum has the highest recycling rate of any beverage packaging material.
Get competitive pricing from our ISO certified factory. Sample orders available for qualified breweries.