Buckeye Pilsener Type Beer Cone Top Can

Buckeye Pilsener Type Cone Top

Manufactured for the Buckeye Brewing Company of Toledo, Ohio, the Buckeye Pilsener Type Beer cone top represents a classic piece of Midwest brewing history. Established in 1838, Buckeye Brewing stood as Toledo's longest-operating brewing institution and one of the few local operations to successfully reopen following the repeal of Prohibition.

Branding and Mascot History

During this era of can production, the brewery was famous for its mascot, "Bucky"—a spry, smiling waiter depicted rushing to deliver a tray. The character was so central to Buckeye's identity that the brewery hired a local Toledo performer to make live appearances dressed in full waiter regalia, even roller-skating through city events to promote the brand.

Label Characteristics and Variations

Manufactured using Continental Can Company’s high-profile cone top design, the can prominently showcases the "Buckeye Pilsener Type Beer" titling along with the mandatory "Internal Revenue Tax Paid" (IRTP) statement.

Collectors recognize variations across this label style, which differ in their side panel text, state tax stamping, and brewing process designations, such as examples carrying the "Kraeusen Brewed" phrase. Cans bearing the Buckeye name remain centerpiece additions for enthusiasts focusing on Ohio breweriana and mid-century industrial package design.