Alpen Glow Beer Flat Top Can

San Francisco's Alpen Glow Flat Top

The Alpen Glow Beer flat top can was produced by the San Francisco Brewing Corporation in San Francisco, California, packaged especially for the General Enterprise Company. While San Francisco Brewing was widely celebrated for its flagship Burgermeister brand, it also packaged beer under several regional and private labels during the opening instruction era.

Cataloged in specialized collector references including Frank Lilek's opening instruction guide, this can is distinguished by its metallic paint finish. The front face showcases bold alpine imagery, featuring German Gothic-style typography for the brand name set against a warm orange sky. Below the title, a scenic illustration portrays snow-capped mountain peaks, rolling green hills, a winding mountain stream, and a chalet silhouette. The word "BEER" is emblazoned across the lower field in bold block letters, with "CONTENTS 12 FL. OZ." at the top and the recommendation "COOL BEFORE SERVING" running along the bottom border.

The Alpen Glow brand was issued in both metallic and enamel finishes, standing as a notable and elusive artifact from Northern California's pre-World War II brewing history.