For two years, the Bronx Brewery has been tapping into the craft beer scene at brew pubs and hip restaurants throughout New York City.

Now, the brewers are taking their flagship beer, Bronx Pale Ale, putting it into cool-looking cans and selling them at supermarkets and beverage shops throughout the northeast.

This is just one step in a larger expansion plan that includes transforming a 9,000-square-foot old iron works warehouse in Hunts Point into the company’s very own brewery, complete with office space and a tasting room.

Like many local breweries, including the widely popular Brooklyn brand, the Bronx Brewery will continue to make the majority of its beer outside of the city, in their case, Connecticut.

But co-owner Chris Gallant says the Hunts Point location will be where they concoct their specialty brews and start growing the company’s roots in its namesake borough.

Gallant sees the space as “a destination in the South Bronx to learn about and drink great craft beer. We’ll have regular brewery tours and a tasting room to enjoy all of our beers.”

They will also continue to sell their specialty brews in 22-ounce bottles.

Gallant says you can find Bronx Pale Ale on draft in more than 250 bars and restaurants in the region and the list is expanding all the time.

The can product is speeding up that expansion. Gallant says 500 stores bought in during the first few weeks of sales.

Cans aren’t just a trendy way to sell beer, Gallant says. They are also cheaper to make, cheaper to sell, easier to recycle and keep the beer fresher.

Stores Carrying Bronx Pale Ale Cans:
Skibbos
Foodtown
Walnut Street Bustop
Riverside Gourmet Deli
New Riverdale Gourmet
Exxon (Fordam Rd)
Paul’s Market

Bars With Bronx Pale Ale on Tap:
Bronx Ale House
Ceetay
Billys
Riverdale City Grill
Stan’s
Hard Rock Café Yankee Stadium