A-1 Premium Beer 12 Oz Bank Can

A-1 Premium Beer: A Phoenix Legacy

A-1 Premium Beer, a product of the National Brewing Company's Phoenix, Arizona plant, is represented by this 12-ounce bank-style can. This can showcases a piece of Arizona brewing history, reflecting a time when National Brewing operated a significant brewery in Phoenix. The acquisition of the Phoenix plant by National in 1966 brought with it the A-1 brand, previously owned by Arizona Brewing Co. This acquisition substantially increased National's overall brewing capacity. The Phoenix brewery's contribution to National's production lasted until National's eventual merger with Carling Brewing Company in 1975, marking a significant chapter in the history of brewing in the Southwestern United States. This can serves as a tangible link to that era, offering a glimpse into the past of Arizona's brewing landscape. The can's design, while simple, is an example of the type of packaging that was typical of the time period and offers an interesting artifact for collectors of vintage beer cans.