Budweiser Lager Beer 12 Oz Zip Top Can

Budweiser Zip Top Can: Newark, NJ

This page documents a vintage 12-ounce Budweiser Lager Beer can featuring the iconic zip-top opening. Produced by Anheuser-Busch in their Newark, New Jersey brewery, this can represents an earlier style of aluminum can before the advent of the more common 'tab top' design. The absence of a tab necessitated a different opening mechanism, making this a collectible item for beer can enthusiasts. The can's design likely incorporates the brewery's branding from the era it was produced. Variations in the can's graphics may exist across different production runs. The absence of an alcohol statement on the can is also a noteworthy feature reflective of earlier labeling practices.

The Newark, NJ brewery played a significant role in Budweiser's history and distribution, adding to the historical interest of this particular can. Collectors often seek out cans from specific breweries due to their regional significance and the potential for slight design variations between locations.