Ballantine Draught Gallon

Ballantine Draught Gallon Overview

The Ballantine Draught Gallon was produced for P. Ballantine & Sons of Newark, New Jersey. Manufactured by the National Can Company utilizing their "Kan Keg" format, this large-format container was created to supply draught beer for social gatherings, parties, and home dispensers.

Design and Collector Details

The can features the recognizable P. Ballantine & Sons branding, prominently displaying the company's interlocking three-ring logo representing "Purity, Body, and Flavor". The front panel showcases the bold Ballantine name above "Draught Beer" typography.

Collectors recognize multiple variations of this container. Differences appear primarily in the background finishes—with examples found in metallic gold, copper, and matte enamel tones—as well as variations on the top lid. P. Ballantine & Sons also marketed a companion gallon container for their draught ale line.

Because large gallon containers were produced in significantly smaller quantities than standard consumer sizes and were frequently discarded after group events, surviving examples remain desirable centerpieces for collectors focusing on Newark brewing history and odd-sized cans.