Eastside Old Tap Lager Beer 12 Oz Zip Top Can

Eastside Old Tap Lager Beer Can

The Eastside Old Tap Lager Beer 12-ounce zip top can represents a significant chapter in Southern California breweriana history. Originating with the historic Los Angeles Brewing Company situated along the east bank of the Los Angeles River, the Eastside brand established deep regional roots before Pabst Brewing Company acquired the brewery complex and expanded operations to create a coast-to-coast brewing footprint.

Under Pabst's ownership at the Los Angeles facility, Eastside Old Tap was positioned as an essential regional label. The brand gained widespread public prominence through major athletic sponsorships, notably serving as an early broadcast sponsor for the Los Angeles Dodgers after their relocation from Brooklyn, which culminated in prominent marketing and stadium presence when Dodger Stadium opened.

Among container collectors, the can is celebrated for its classic mid-century graphic layout, showcasing the heritage Eastside typography against vibrant red and metallic accents. Variations of this can exist across production runs, featuring differences such as promotional text along the top rim—including "No Opener Needed" slogans—and minor revisions to mandatory brewery legal text and manufacturer seam logos.

While the original Los Angeles brewery grounds later evolved into a well-known arts colony, this container stands as an iconic artifact of California's industrial and sports broadcasting past.