Glass Bottles (Cobalt Blue) | Craft beer, upscale bars/restaurants | - 330ml capacity (ISO 981 certified) - Cobalt blue color (ASTM C150 UV resistance) - Crown cap seal (ISO 22031 compliant) | ▲ UV Protection: Blocks 99% UV rays (prevents flavor degradation) Reusable/recyclable (EPA Tier 1) Customizable decals (ISO 2863 clarity) | Heavier than aluminum/plastic (2.1x denser) Higher production cost (+30% vs standard glass) |
Glass Bottles (Standard) | Everyday beer, mass retail | - 330ml capacity - Clear/transparent glass (ISO 2863) - Crown cap seal | Cost-effective (mass production) Good clarity for branding | No UV protection (susceptible to light exposure) Less premium aesthetic appeal |
Industry Standard Glass Bottles | Generic beverages, supermarkets | - 355ml capacity (FDA 21 CFR compliant) - Clear glass - Basic crown cap | Widely adopted, cost-optimized | No customization options Higher breakage risk (5% fragility rate per ASTM C149) |
Aluminum Cans | On-the-go consumption, festivals | - 355ml capacity - Lightweight (25g) - Full can coating (ASTM B209 corrosion resistance) | ▲ Portability: 25g weight (1/10th glass) Zero light exposure risk | Non-recyclable if lined with BPA (EPA caution) No premium branding visibility |
Plastic Bottles (PET) | Budget beverages, outdoor events | - 330ml capacity - Shatterproof (ASTM D3420) - Molded labels | ▲ Cost Efficiency: 40% cheaper than glass Impact-resistant | Permeable to oxygen (reduced shelf life) Not UV-resistant (ASTM D1922 fail) |
Premium Lead Crystal Bottles | Luxury events, collector items | - 330ml capacity - Lead crystal (ASTM C149 clarity) - Hand-blown customization | ▲ Aesthetic Luxury: 95+ clarity index (ISO 13399) Collector value | Toxic lead content (FDA restricted) Brittle (3x higher breakage risk) |