Shmaltz Releases Cans for the First Time Ever Featuring an Award-Winning Annual Favorite and New Locals Only 518 Summer Seasonal

Slingshot American Craft Lager®, 12 Packs, 12 oz Cans, 5.3% ABV

518 Summer Ale®, Belgian Wit with Pomegranates, 5.18% ABV

A nationwide celebration hosted by the independent craft brewers shaping America’s exceptional beer scene into what it is today, American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) takes place for the 12th year in a row from May 15 – 21, 2017. Brewers across all 50 states host exclusive events spotlighting the incredible ingenuity happening within America’s rich beer culture. In Upstate New York, Shmaltz Brewing Company releases two cans for the first time in the history of the company during ACBW. Available in 12 packs, Shmaltz debuts its gold-medal winning Slingshot American Craft Lager® (12 oz. cans) and in 6 packs the locals only seasonal 518 Summer Ale® (12 oz. cans), a Belgian Wit with pomegranates.

After 21 years of exclusively packaging the brewery’s renowned craft beer portfolio in glass bottles (and on draft), Shmaltz presents their exceptional specialty beers and award-winning label artwork in 12 oz cans. Perfect for summertime activities such as hiking; swimming at beaches, lakes and pools; and concert-going at outdoor music venues, Shmaltz encourages a safe and satisfying drinking experience with no broken glass or over-exposure to light and air to diminish the quality of their offerings.

Please see the detailed beer descriptions below for Slingshot American Craft Lager® and 518 Summer Ale®:

Slingshot American Craft Lager® (5.3% ABV)
A classic American Craft Lager thoughtfully created to stand up to the big beer Goliaths of the world. Boasting a bright, citrusy hop aroma, supported by touches of wheat and rye, Slingshot is guaranteed to hit the craft beer bullseye every time.

518 Summer Ale® (5.18% ABV)
518 Summer, a Belgium Wheat with pomegranate, is a refreshing and light bodied beer with a fresh and floral aroma. This unfiltered summer sipper is brewed with New York State 2-row malt, wheat dosed with sweet orange peel, and balanced with a pinch of pomegranate. At a highly sessionable 5.18% ABV, Shmaltz’s glowing gold refresher will quench the thirst of 518 locals and visitors throughout the season.

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