89 Beer 12 Oz Flat Top Can

89 Beer Can from Evanston, IL

This 12-ounce flat-top beer can was distributed by Beldo & Willmonth in Evanston, Illinois. The "89" likely refers to a specific can code or identifier used during its production. Flat-top cans, characterized by their flat, un-tapered top, were a common style in the mid-20th century. These cans required a churchkey opener and were generally made of steel. While the specific brand of beer remains unidentified in available information, the can serves as a fascinating piece of brewing and packaging history, representing a time when this style of can was widely used. The can is a testament to a specific time in beer packaging, indicative of a simpler era in distribution and branding. Collectors may find interest in its connection to Beldo & Willmonth's distribution in Evanston, a potential avenue for further research into local brewing history.