Ebling Premium Beer Crowntainer
Ebling • New York, NY IRTP era, 1935 to 1950
Ebling Premium Beer Crowntainer
The Ebling Premium Beer Crowntainer represents a notable piece of East Coast brewing history, packaged by the Ebling Brewing Company of New York, New York. Based in the Bronx, Ebling was widely known for storing and fermenting its beer in subterranean vaults carved into the local bedrock—a heritage proudly displayed on the can with the slogan, "Aged in Natural Rock Caves".
Ebling held a prominent position during the pioneering era of metal beverage packaging. The brewery was an early commercial partner for Crown Cork & Seal, testing their prototype containers before implementing the Crowntainer design on a wider scale. The visual design of Ebling Premium Beer incorporates bold red and metallic accents alongside strong brand typography and the company's traditional heraldic imagery.
Known variations exist among collectors, featuring differences in mandatory government markings such as Internal Revenue Tax Paid (IRTP) phrasing, distinct alcohol percentage statements, and subtle color and text placement changes across the label. Due to the brewery's deep metropolitan roots and its direct connection to Crown Cork & Seal packaging milestones, this can remains a prized artifact for New York breweriana enthusiasts.
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