Beer Crowntainer (Propeller)

Tivoli Brewing Co. Altes Lager Crowntainer

This crowntainer showcases Altes Lager, a beer originally brewed by the Tivoli Brewing Company in Detroit, Michigan. The Tivoli Brewing Company, established in 1898, had a long and storied history in Detroit, eventually changing its name to Altes Brewing Company in 1948. Altes Lager, a Bavarian-style lager, gained significant popularity, particularly among Detroit's working class. The can itself represents a piece of Detroit's brewing heritage, reflecting a time when local breweries were prominent features of the city's landscape. The crowntainer style, known for its distinctive design, was popular among smaller and medium-sized breweries for approximately 15 years, from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s. Collecting this can allows one to appreciate a piece of brewing history, specifically the enduring legacy of Altes Lager and the Tivoli Brewing Company in Detroit.