12" Aluminum Can Tacker - Same Shape as CAN10, Scaled Up for Bigger Walls
Same traditional 12 oz can silhouette as our CAN10, scaled up to dominate end caps, flagship walls, and brewery taproom statement spaces. This is the SKU for breweries that want their hero brand to read across the room.
Made in Birmingham, AL by Steel City Tap Co. Customers like Duvel, Dos Equis, Tecate, and Good People Brewing run their cans on these.
Specs at a Glance
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Dimensions: 11.5" wide x 22.25" tall
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Material: Embossed aluminum, USA-sourced
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Print: Five-color screen print, four-color process
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Mounting: Two pre-drilled holes, top and bottom
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Finish: Standard flat or rolled edge ($0.46 per piece upgrade)
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Lead time: 5 to 7 weeks from art approval
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Minimum order: 100 pieces
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Origin: 100% American made, Birmingham, Alabama
Combo Program Volume Pricing
Run multiple can artworks together on a single production lot. As few as 25 pieces per design, 100 piece order minimum. No tooling charges, no setup fees, no plate charges. Mix and match your top SKUs.
| Quantity |
Price per piece |
| 100 pieces |
$17.56 |
| 200 pieces |
$14.47 |
| 300 pieces |
$13.68 |
| 400 pieces |
$13.24 |
| 500 pieces |
$13.04 |
Additional design change: $27.50 per design. Discounted rolled option: $0.46 per piece. Pricing locked through June 30, 2026.
Sample Order Math
What 100 pieces looks like on the CAN12:
- CAN12-4COMBO, 100 pcs @ $17.56 (4 designs, 25 each): $1,756.00
- Additional design changes: 3 x $27.50: $82.50
- Optional rolled edge: 100 x $0.46: $46.00
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Total: $1,884.50 (freight quoted separately)
Who This SKU Is For
Flagship Brewery Walls
The CAN12 is the size you put your number one selling beer on. It dominates the field of view from across the taproom. Breweries scaling past 5,000 BBL with a flagship hero brand and serious marketing budget choose this SKU.
Retail End Caps and Beer Cave Displays
22 inches tall reads from down the aisle. Pairs with the 12 oz can on the shelf for full vertical brand stack.
Distributor Program Visibility Buys
When your distributor pays for shelf placement and merch, the CAN12 is the size you spec. Reyes Beverage Group, Brew Hub, and Great Southern Beverages portfolio programs run this footprint.
How to Order
- Email a phone snapshot of the can to brad@steelcitytap.com or SJ@steelcitytap.com.
- We send a digital proof within 48 hours.
- You approve, we go to production.
- Ships in 5 to 7 weeks from art approval.
- Payment terms: 100% paid in full before production begins. Distributor terms by program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for the CAN12?
100 pieces minimum. The combo program allows as few as 25 pieces per design and lets you mix multiple designs in the same production lot at no additional setup fee.
How does this compare to the CAN10?
Same can silhouette, bigger footprint. CAN10 is 9 x 17.5 inches, CAN12 is 11.5 x 22.25 inches. CAN12 is for hero brand placement, CAN10 is the workhorse for mixed wall programs.
Do I need vector artwork to start?
No. Send a phone snapshot of the can to start. Vector files only needed at proof approval stage.
What does the price include?
Embossed aluminum substrate, five-color screen print, four-color process, two mounting holes, and standard shrink wrap packaging.
Is this made in the USA?
Yes. 100% American made in Birmingham, Alabama by Steel City Tap Co.
Companion Products
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CAN7 7" tall boy, smaller footprint, more brands per wall (new for 2026)
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CAN10 10" standard, workhorse SKU
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CANSLIM slim can profile for hard seltzer, light beer, RTD
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CANTALL 16 oz tall boy for big sellers
Questions? Email brad@steelcitytap.com or SJ@steelcitytap.com, or call 205-203-4578. We pick up the phone.
