Blatz Old Heidelberg Pilsener Type Beer Cone Top Can

Blatz Old Heidelberg Cone Top

The Blatz Old Heidelberg Pilsener Type Beer cone top was produced by the Blatz Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1851 by Valentin Blatz, the brewery grew into one of Milwaukee's defining industrial powerhouses alongside peers like Pabst, Schlitz, and Miller.

Named in tribute to the historic German brewing city and the landmark Heidelberg Castle, the Old Heidelberg line became one of Blatz's flagship post-Prohibition offerings. The can design features classic Old World imagery, prominently displaying German-inspired typography and scenic castle artwork framed by ornate borders.

The specific designation "Pilsener Type Beer" reflects mid-century regulatory labeling standards of the era. Produced using Continental Can Company's "Cap Sealed" construction, the can features variations across its manufacturing history, including differences between low-profile and high-profile cone designs, varying mandatory tax declarations such as "Internal Revenue Tax Paid" (IRTP) statements, and slight modifications to alcohol text formatting. The design remains a central highlight among collectors of classic Wisconsin breweriana.