Burgermeister Genuine Draft 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Burgermeister Genuine Draft Can

The Burgermeister Genuine Draft 12-ounce tab top can represents a notable chapter in West Coast brewing history and the era of major corporate brand acquisitions. Originally established by the San Francisco Brewing Corporation, Burgermeister—often nicknamed "Burgie"—became a household name across California throughout the mid-20th century, aided by memorable advertising campaigns and its popular mascot.

Following successive changes in ownership, the Burgermeister label eventually became part of the Pabst Brewing Company portfolio. Pabst continued production of the regional favorite at its Los Angeles, California packaging facility. Under Pabst, the can incorporated the "Genuine Draft" moniker to align with the industry trend of promoting packaged draft-style beer.

Within breweriana collecting, this Los Angeles Pabst release serves as a classic artifact of California's mid-century brewing heritage. Known variations exist across different production runs, displaying subtle differences in mandatory brewery text, graphic layout, and canning marks that reflect the brand's manufacturing transitions under Pabst management.