American Brewers Historic Beer 12 Oz Flat Top Can

Historic American Brewers Can

The American Brewers Historic Beer can was produced by the Jos. Huber Brewing Company of Monroe, Wisconsin, as part of a commemorative release celebrating bygone American breweries. During the late 1970s, Jos. Huber was notable as one of the few surviving independent regional breweries in the upper Midwest, frequently utilizing specialty series to honor historic brewing operations.

Design and Collectibility

Designed with collectors and historians in mind, the can features a two-sided lithograph. One side presents period-style branding, while the opposite side displays biographical sketches and historical profiles dedicated to vanished brewing pioneers—such as Chicago brewer John A. Huck—and various regional breweries. The top lid was also customized to feature the collection's emblem.

Collectors recognize several label variations throughout the series, with different cans highlighting distinct historical breweries and regional profiles from across the United States.

Brewery Legacy

Originating from Monroe, Wisconsin, the Jos. Huber facility was established in 1845 as the Blumer Brewery, making it one of the oldest continuously operating brewing sites in the United States. The American Brewers Historic series stands out as an iconic late-twentieth-century tribute to America's rich pre-Prohibition brewing heritage.