Feiganspan P.o.n. Ale Flat Top Can

Feigenspan P.O.N. Ale Flat Top

Produced by the Christian Feigenspan Brewing Company in Newark, New Jersey, the Feigenspan P.O.N. Ale flat top represents a notable piece of East Coast breweriana. The acronym "P.O.N." stood for "Pride of Newark," a slogan featured prominently across the company's advertising and packaging to highlight the city's prominence in American brewing history.

During its peak, Feigenspan was among the largest ale producers in the United States. The brewery operated an expansive facility along Freeman Street—famous for its landmark clock tower—until the business was acquired by neighboring brewing giant P. Ballantine & Sons during the 1940s. Feigenspan partnered with the American Can Company to package its flagship beverages into flat tops.

Collectors recognize several label variations of the P.O.N. Ale can. Earlier releases included illustrated opening instruction panels alongside the mandatory Internal Revenue Tax Paid (IRTP) statement, while other variations modified the text arrangement and graphic framing. With its distinct P.O.N. insignia and bold typography, the can remains a classic symbol of Newark's pre-war brewing era.