Step 1

Light the grill and heat it up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

To make the rub, grab a small bowl and combine the salt and pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder onion powder, cayenne, savory, paprika, and dried mustard.

Step 3

Rinse the chicken and then dry thoroughly.

Step 4

Add the rub all over the inside and outside of the chicken. Allow the chicken to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before putting onto the grill.

Step 5

Rinse the chicken and then dry thoroughly.

Step 6

Add the rub all over the inside and outside of the chicken. Allow the chicken to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before putting onto the grill.

Step 7

Add one half can of beer, apple cider, olive oil, vinegar, and place into the spray bottle.

Step 8

Pour the remaining beer into the cavity of the chicken roaster.

Step 9

After carefully placing the chicken onto the roaster, place the roaster onto the grill out of the indirect heat.

Step 10

After 10 minutes baste the chicken with the spray, and again after 15 minutes.

Step 11

Continue to cook the chicken for an hour, or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees.

Step 12

Continue to baste with the spray every 10 minutes to help maintain moisture and so the chicken will not dry out.

Step 13

Remove the beer can chicken from the grill after once again confirming the chicken has been fully cooked. Do this by using a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast. 

Step 14

Place the chicken on a serving pan and be very careful to not spill the liquid. Baste the chicken one ast time and then cover with foil for 10 minutes to seal the flavors before carving and serving.