Fort Schuyler Lager Beer 12 Oz Zip/Tab Top Can

Fort Schuyler Lager Tab Top

The Fort Schuyler Lager Beer can represents an iconic chapter in the rich industrial brewing history of Utica, New York. Named after the historic Revolutionary War fortification established along the Mohawk River, the Fort Schuyler name was utilized by early independent Utica brewing operations before becoming an established division under The West End Brewing Company (today known as the Matt Brewing Company).

West End preserved the regional legacy of Fort Schuyler by producing it alongside local favorites such as Utica Club, Maximus Super, and Matt's Premium. The can features classic mid-century graphic styling, displaying the prominent Fort Schuyler brand lettering, the Utica brewery mandatory information, and the recognizable brand tagline, "The Beer Drinker's Beer".

For breweriana collectors, this can is a staple example of upstate New York's regional brewing output. Known variations exist across production runs, featuring differences in print typography, color highlights, and mandatory statement layouts.