ABILENE, Texas — On this very day in 1935 canned beer made its first debut.
Cans were first introduced in 1909 but had to wait for that pesky prohibition to end.
They were easier to stack, more durable and took less time to chill.
So, over time their popularity continued to grow and then practically exploded in world war 2--when U.S. brewers shipped millions of cans of beer to soldiers overseas.
You could call it a revolution... And Jeff Bell owner of Pappy Slokum in Abilene would probably agree. The brewery has introduced their own local cans.
"People in Abilene like to do things outdoors, they like to go to the lake, go to music venues, and they can take this beer with them.” Says Bell.
Now they can crack open a cold one from the comfort of their home.
Although it’s a process Jeff Bell says its worth it to see his brew on the shelves in his home town.