Acme Beer Flat Top Can

Acme Beer: A San Francisco Icon

The Acme Beer flat top can represents a significant piece of San Francisco brewing history. Acme Brewing Company, founded in 1907 by Leopold Schmidt, quickly became a prominent brewery in the city, known for its high-quality lagers. The brewery endured Prohibition by producing non-alcoholic beverages, and enjoyed a period of significant growth after its repeal in 1933. Acme's innovative 1941 plant in the Western Addition was considered an architectural marvel. The company's success continued until its sale to a New York brewery in 1954 and subsequent closure in 1958. Despite the brewery's closure, the Acme brand has seen several revivals, with North Coast Brewing Company currently producing a historically accurate lager under the Acme name. This can serves as a tangible link to a bygone era of San Francisco brewing, reflecting the brand's popularity and the city's rich brewing heritage.