Grain Lager Beer Cone Top Can

Kiewel Grain Lager Cone Top

Produced by the Kiewel Brewing Company of Little Falls, Minnesota, the Grain Lager Beer cone top represents an important piece of Upper Midwest brewing history. The Kiewel family established deep roots in Minnesota brewing, operating their Little Falls facility from the late nineteenth century through the post-Prohibition era until the plant was eventually sold to the Minneapolis Brewing Company.

The Grain Lager container was manufactured by the Continental Can Company under its "Cap Sealed" can line. The graphic design features prominent brand lettering and clean line work centered around the Grain Lager name, framed with the Little Falls brewery declaration. Because Kiewel operated as an independent regional brewery serving primarily central and northern Minnesota, original distribution was geographically limited compared to national macro-breweries, making this label a notable prize for Upper Midwest breweriana collections.

Known variations of the Grain Lager cone top exist across production runs, primarily differentiated by mandatory alcohol and tax labeling statements. These include standard lager versions with statutory percentage disclosures as well as designated strong beer variations designed to comply with differing state liquor laws across the regional distribution footprint.