Do You Need a Bottle Opener for Cans? DAYS Bar Tool FAQ
By Days Brewing Co | Proudly 0.0% Alcohol Free Beer | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Tips & Care
Most cans don't need an opener, but a bar blade still earns its place. We answer common questions about the DAYS bottle opener, can tabs, and safe bottle opening.
Quick answer
No, you don't need a bottle opener for standard drink cans. Almost all cans use a pull tab that opens by hand. A bottle opener becomes useful when you're opening glass bottles, dealing with a stiff or broken tab, or want a dedicated bar tool that matches your alcohol-free setup.
When a bottle opener actually helps with cans
Cans with a standard ring pull don't require a tool. However, a bar blade can help if the tab is tight, if you have limited hand strength, or if the tab breaks off before the can is open. In those cases, you can carefully use the flat end of a bottle opener to lift the tab or create a small opening. This is a workaround, not a routine method, and it takes practice to avoid bending the can or spilling.
How to open beer bottles safely
For glass bottles with a crown cap, a bottle opener is the right tool. Hold the bottle firmly on a stable surface, place the opener's lip under the cap, and lever it up in one smooth motion. Keep your hand away from the cap as it lifts. If you don't have an opener, you can use a sturdy metal edge like a countertop or another bottle, but this risks chipping glass or injuring your hand. A dedicated opener is safer and more reliable.
Choosing a bar tool for alcohol-free beer
Any bottle opener works with 0.0% beer bottles. The DAYS bottle opener is a bar blade made from durable metal with a matte finish and the Days logo. It has a bottle opener at one end and a hole at the other, so you can hang it on a hook or keep it with your home bar setup. It's a straightforward tool that does one job well.
Do you need a special opener for 0.0% beer?
No. Crown caps on alcohol-free beer bottles are the same as those on regular beer, so a standard bottle opener works. The only difference is the liquid inside. If you're serving DAYS Pale Ale or other 0.0% bottles, any opener you already own will do the job.
Quick answers to common opener questions
- Can you open beer cans without an opener?
- Yes. Standard cans have a pull tab that you lift by hand. No tool is required. If the tab is stiff, try lifting it with a spoon handle or the flat end of a bottle opener.
- What is the DAYS bottle opener for?
- It's a bar blade for opening crown-cap bottles. It also has a hole for hanging. Use it for glass bottles, not as a primary can opener.
- How do you open a beer bottle without an opener?
- You can use a sturdy metal edge, another bottle, or a lighter, but these methods can damage the bottle or cause injury. A dedicated opener is the safest choice.
- Do 0.0% beer bottles need a different opener?
- No. The caps are the same as regular beer bottles, so any standard opener works. Keep one opener with your home bar for all bottles.
DAYS product facts
- Bottle Opener: Crafted from durable metal with a sleek matte finish, our bar blade features the signature Days logo. With a bottle opener at one end and a convenient hole at the other, it's the perfect addition to your home bar setup or a great gift for the Days fan in your life. A dedicated opener avoids risky improvised methods and keeps your 0.0% beer routine simple.
- DAYS MIXED LAGER, PALE ALE & PEACH CANS PACK: Mix it up with Days classics and our new limited release Peach Lager. An even split of our clean, crisp Lager, our bold, balanced and vibrant Pale Ale and juicy, refreshing Peach Lager, all 0.0% ABV and all in one pack. If you keep a mixed pack on hand, you'll mostly be opening cans by hand, but a bottle opener is still useful for any glass bottles you add.
