Edelweiss Light Beer Pint Can

History of Drewrys Edelweiss Pint

Originally established in Chicago by the Peter Schoenhofen Brewing Company, the historic Edelweiss brand eventually transitioned to the production lineup at Drewrys Ltd. in South Bend, Indiana. The 16-ounce pint format represents a notable chapter in mid-century packaging as regional Midwestern operations consolidated legacy labels.

The can features the traditional Edelweiss alpine floral emblem paired with bold typography and Drewrys' mandatory South Bend brewery markings. Pint-sized issues from regional breweries generally saw lower production and distribution runs than standard 12-ounce cans, making them significant pieces for breweriana collectors documenting Indiana's industrial brewing history.

Collectors have documented production variations of this can. These variations primarily feature differences in the placement of the fluid ounce statement relative to the graphic lines, subtle shifts in mandatory brewery text formatting, and differing manufacturer marks from container fabricators.