{"id":7907,"date":"2025-06-26T06:07:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7907"},"modified":"2025-06-26T06:07:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:07:54","slug":"ncbc-launches-red-seal-ale-and-pranqster-in-cans-for-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7907","title":{"rendered":"NCBC launches Red Seal Ale and PranQster in cans for first time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"article-image__container\">\n                                    <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/Pack-3-North_Coast_Brewing_Company_Red_Seal_Ale_Pranqster-770x433.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 430px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/Pack-3-North_Coast_Brewing_Company_Red_Seal_Ale_Pranqster-940x528.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"c-featured-image__description\">Red Seal Ale six-packs and PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale four-packs. Credit: NCBC\/PR Newswire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">North Coast Brewing Company (NCBC), a US-based brewery, has introduced its Ruedrich\u2019s Red Seal Ale and PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale in 12oz cans, marking a key shift for the brand.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- sponsored-whitepaper sponsored hidden sponsored-with-form --><\/p>\n<p>Originally bottled in 1988 and 1995, respectively, Red Seal Ale and PranQster are seen as cornerstone offerings in NCBC\u2019s portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>The transition to cans follows the installation of the brewery\u2019s first in-house canning line, enabling enhanced quality control, improved freshness, and greater accessibility for consumers nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The new canning line provides full oversight of the packaging process, ensuring consistency and efficiency while preserving the integrity of the brewery\u2019s time-honoured recipes.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative also supports NCBC\u2019s commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>In conjunction with the canning launch, NCBC has adopted Eco-Rings, a fully compostable alternative to plastic can holders.<\/p>\n<p>Crafted from natural plant fibres, Eco-Rings break down in both home and commercial composting environments, leaving behind no harmful microplastics.<\/p>\n<p>NCBC CFO and CEO Jennifer Owen said: \u201cThese beers have been with us since the early days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCanning them for the first time is not just a packaging update \u2013 it\u2019s a celebration of their legacy and a way to bring them to more people in a more convenient package. We\u2019re proud to pair this historic canning release with a packaging innovation that reflects our values. 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North Coast Brewing Company (NCBC), a US-based brewery, has introduced its Ruedrich\u2019s Red Seal Ale and PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale in 12oz cans, marking a key shift for the brand. 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