US-based cider maker Argus Cidery has launched new offerings Ciderkin and Ginger Perry in beverage cans provided by packaging firm Ardagh.

Bottled in 12oz cans, the ciders are created using a fermentation process, which extracts the flavours of each individual fruit.

Argus Cider claims to have selected Ardagh beverage cans to allow customers to enjoy its beverages both indoors and outdoors, including in parks, on golf courses, and at the beach.

Argus Cidery's owner Jeff Mickel said: "Lightweight cans enable us to ship efficiently, nationally, and minimise our carbon footprint.

"It's just the beginning. We're excited about spreading our distribution reach and enabling consumers across the country to enjoy our products."

"Lightweight cans enable us to ship efficiently, nationally, and minimise our carbon footprint."

Argus Cidery products are currently available across the US in New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, and Washington.

The firm intends to expand their distribution to Tennessee, California, and Oregon.

Ardagh's metal North America beverage chief executive officer Claude Marbach said: "We remain excited about the further growth potential in craft cider as more variety is brought to retail and beverage cans are chosen as a means to efficiently reach new markets."

Founded in 2010, Argus Cidery creates dry, effervescent ciders in the US.

Ardagh Group operates 109 facilities in 22 countries and offers glass and metal packaging solutions, as well as producing packaging for food, beverage, and consumer care brands.

The firm employs more than 23,000 people and has global sales of more than $8.8bn.

Image: Argus Cidery's new Ciderkin and Ginger Perry. Photo: courtesy PR NewsFoto/Ardagh Group.