Falstaff Beer Flat Top Can

Falstaff Flat Top Can from Omaha

The Falstaff Beer flat top can representing the Omaha, Nebraska facility holds an important place in brewing and breweriana history. Following the repeal of Prohibition, the St. Louis-based Falstaff Brewing Corporation expanded beyond Missouri by acquiring Omaha's historic Fred Krug Brewery. This acquisition made Falstaff the first brewing company in the United States to operate production plants across multiple states, establishing the Omaha location as a major Midwestern packaging hub.

Design and Collector Details

The can's panels showcase Falstaff's classic heraldic shield emblem, bold typography, and traditional red, white, and gold color scheme. Promotional slogans such as "America's Premium Quality Beer" and "The Choicest Product of the Brewer's Art" are featured prominently around the central graphics. The mandatory text specifically identifies the Falstaff Brewing Corporation in Omaha, Nebraska, distinguishing it from cans filled at the company's other regional plants.

Variations and Manufacturing

Cans packaged at the Omaha brewery were primarily manufactured by the Continental Can Company and feature subtle production differences appreciated by collectors. Known variations exist involving differences in can company manufacturer marks, mandatory text arrangements, copyright notations, and the listing of companion brewery branches. While the primary container was the standard 12-ounce capacity, the Omaha plant also filled alternative capacities, including regional 11-ounce versions. Some examples were also sealed with factory-stamped Falstaff vanity lids.