Clyde Cream Ale Cone Top Can

Clyde Cream Ale from Fall River

The Clyde Cream Ale cone top represents a notable piece of Massachusetts brewing history, originating from the Enterprise Brewing Company of Fall River. Enterprise Brewing operated as a prominent regional brewery in southeastern Massachusetts following Prohibition, packaging its flagship ales and beers for distribution across New England.

Manufactured by the Continental Can Company using their Cap-Sealed design, the Clyde Cream Ale can was issued across different production eras. Collectors recognize both low-profile and high-profile cone top formats from Enterprise Brewing. Variations of the can feature distinct side panel text, state permit notations such as Massachusetts Permit Number 14, mandatory Internal Revenue Tax Paid (IRTP) labeling, and promotional taglines like "A Master Brew".

Color schemes and lithography across the runs showcase bold typography and central branding highlighting the Clyde name. The graphic layouts differ across manufacturing runs, with variations appearing in yellow and alternative background shades, as well as subtle text differences along the bottom rim.

Because Enterprise Brewing ceased operations in the mid-20th century, breweriana from the Fall River plant has become highly sought after among New England regional specialists and cone top enthusiasts alike. Clyde Cream Ale remains one of the standout examples of mid-century canned ale packaging from the Massachusetts brewing scene.