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The Oktober Canning Line
For most brewers, stepping into packaging is an expensive leap of faith, requiring technical expertise and valuable floor space in already-cramped breweries. With those challenges in mind, we designed our first fully automated Oktober Canning Line.
How to Properly Sanitize Cans Before Filling
Whether you’re canning cold brew, beer, or any other beverage, proper sanitation is key to ensuring product quality and shelf life. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to sanitize your cans like a pro, whether you're filling by hand or running a small-scale production line.
Can Your Craft: Getting Started in Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
The ready-to-drink cocktail industry is exploding, offering a new era of innovation for those looking for lighter, more drinkable beverages. Giving your craft cocktails a life outside the distillery can create a significant source of revenue and increase your brand awareness. And getting started is simpler than you think.
How Does Can Seaming Work?
If you want to know how can seaming works, just ask the experts. We’ll walk you through filling, seaming, and inspecting your handiwork.
Cold Brew Packaging Ideas
We have cold brew packaging ideas that will help your product grab customers' attention and strengthen your brand identity.
The Essential Coffee Shop Equipment List
We have a helpful guide to creating a coffee shop equipment list for your business. Feel free to reach out to the team at Oktober with your questions.
How Much Does it Cost to Start a Brewery?
There are a lot of factors that go into the cost of starting a brewery, including its size, location, and the availability of equipment.
What Are the Best Craft Beer Packaging Options?
Not only does your choice in craft beer packaging affect the marketability and sales potential of your product, but it can also affect its flavor.
How Long Do Crowlers Last?
Just how long do Crowlers last, and how do they compare to growlers? Find out how to extend the storage life of your beverages.
Watch for These 5 Things in the Beer Canning Process
Make sure your beer canning process is going to retain flavor while keeping out harmful bacteria. Oktober has the steps for a great beer canning system.
The Complete Beer Canning Supplies Checklist
We’ve got the full breakdown on our recommended beer canning supplies and equipment. Make sure you have everything you need to start canning.
Brewery Canning Machines: What to Know Before Buying
A canning machine can add an exciting (and profitable) new layer to your business. Both major breweries and nano breweries use can seamers to sell to-go beers from their taproom and test new products.