Cook's Goldblume Beer Cone Top Can

Cook's Goldblume: Evansville's Iconic Beer Can

This cone-top can showcases Cook's Goldblume Beer, a prominent brand from the F. W. Cook Brewing Company in Evansville, Indiana. The brewery, established in 1853, boasts a rich history, producing Indiana's first lager beer in 1857. Known for its Pilsner, Cook's Beer enjoyed widespread popularity in Evansville and the Southern states. The company's innovative adoption of beer canning, aligning with a national trend in the 1930s, reflects the brewery's forward-thinking approach. The Goldblume can itself represents a significant piece of Evansville brewing history, a testament to a bygone era of local brewing. Its simple yet striking design likely contributed to the brand's success. The F. W. Cook Brewing Company ultimately closed its doors in 1955 following a labor dispute, but the legacy of Goldblume beer lives on through various re-releases.