LONGMONT -- Oskar Blues Brewery is releasing a new pilsner beer in cans.

Mama's Little Yella Pils will be available at beer retailers in Colorado and 22 other states, company officials said.

"Mama's is made with hearty amounts of pale malt, German specialty malts, and a blend of traditional Saaz and 21st century Bavarian hops," the Lyons-based brewer said in a press release. "Unlike mass-market pilsners, Mama's is made of 100% malted barley and no corn or rice."

"While it's rich with Czech flavor, Mama's gentle hopping and 5.3% ABV make it a satisfying but lower alcohol beer  -- by Oskar Blues standards -- that's perfect for warm-weather drinking."

Originally a draft-only beer made at the Oskar Blues brewpub in Lyons, CO, Mama's is now brewed, canned and kegged at the brewery's Longmont facility.

The beer will retail for approximately $8.99 a sixpack.