Craft Beer Month: Explore Local Brews the Draft Top Way
September is National Craft Beer Month—a celebration of small-batch innovation, creativity, and the explosion of flavor in the world of independent brewing. Whether you're a seasoned hophead or a curious newcomer, this month is the perfect time to support local breweries, discover unique beer styles, and take your sipping experience to the next level. And if you really want to experience your beer the way the brewer intended, there's one tool you shouldn't go without: the Draft Top.
Cans are convenient, portable, and eco-friendly, which is why so many craft brewers are embracing them. But there’s a problem—drinking straight from the can dulls aroma, flattens mouthfeel, and masks some of the more nuanced flavors. That tiny opening is limiting your experience. Draft Top solves that by removing the top of the can completely, turning it into a smooth-edged, wide-mouthed drinking vessel that unlocks aroma and improves flavor, instantly.
Think of a hazy IPA with notes of mango and citrus. When you sip through a narrow can opening, those aromatic hops don’t fully hit your nose—and that’s where flavor perception starts. Or a porter with hints of chocolate and coffee. You want to smell those roasted malts before you taste them. Draft Top delivers on that promise, transforming each can into a taproom-level experience.
This September, why not plan a craft beer tasting with friends? Head to your local bottle shop or brewery and grab an assortment of canned beers—try different styles: saisons, lagers, stouts, sours, and hazies. Then, use Draft Top to open each can completely. Encourage guests to smell the beer first, take in the aroma, then sip and savor slowly. Discuss what you’re tasting. Compare notes. Add garnish if you're feeling adventurous—citrus slices in wheat beers or even a touch of maple syrup in a brown ale.
Draft Top doesn’t just enhance beer—it's also perfect for beer cocktails. Want to turn a lager into a michelada? Open the can, add lime juice, a splash of tomato juice, and some hot sauce. Feeling fancy? Create a beermosa with half a can of wheat beer and a pour of fresh orange juice. The possibilities are endless—and you don’t need extra cups or tools.
Craft Beer Month is also a time to recognize the people behind the product. The brewers who wake up at 4 a.m. to start the mash. The local taprooms that create community. The experimental batches that become cult favorites. When you support local beer, you're supporting more than just a beverage—you're backing a movement.
So as you explore and enjoy this September, keep your Draft Top close. It’s the key to unlocking better flavor, better aroma, and a better beer moment—anytime, anywhere.
