Churchkey Beer is a Flat Top Steel Can Hipster Dream
By: Jameson Fink
Published: May 6, 2012

The flat top steel can beer returns thanks to Churchkey Can Company in Seattle. Before the advent of the pull tab, a bottle opener or "churchkey" was needed to access the cold beer inside. The term "churchkey" arose because old bottle openers resembled the large, old-fashioned keys that monks used to unlock churches. And if you pick up some at the store but forgot the opener, fear not, as a churchkey is included with each six-pack.
I drank one last night and besides the fun factor, the beer is pretty damn tasty. Just an easy-drinking, well-crafted beer. Check out The Washington Beer Blog for a great story on the origins of the brewery and more detail about its production.
Bonus: Adrian Grenier, who is also into wine, is a co-owner. And in case you are unfamiliar with how to open a flat top steel can of beer, here's a handy instructional video:
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Comments:
Sean Finney
May 17, 2012

Just FYI. I had this and it is a very poor example of a pilsner style beer. It is cloudy (should be clear) and has a lot of off flavors. Blows my mind that all of the time and effort that must have went into the packaging and they put bad beer in it.
Jameson Fink

Sean,
Have yet to pour it in a glass as I have too much fun drinking it out of the can; maybe I should scrutinize it a little closer next time I drink one, but for me it's an easy-drinking, post-shift beer.
Jameson