Hull's Cream Ale Flat Top Can

Hull's Cream Ale Flat Top

Produced by the Hull Brewing Company in New Haven, Connecticut, the Hull's Cream Ale flat top represents a defining artifact of Connecticut's commercial brewing heritage. Established in 1872 by William Hull, the brewery grew to become New Haven's primary brewer and eventually stood as the last remaining independent regional brewery in the state for much of its later history.

The can features the notable tagline "Light Cream Ale For Discriminating Tastes" alongside the prominent Hull's brand iconography. For East Coast and New England breweriana collectors, this can serves as an essential regional staple, marking the era when Hull's beers were distributed widely across Connecticut and into neighboring states.

Several variations of this can exist among collectors, reflecting different production runs and changing statutory labeling requirements. Distinguishing details between versions include differences in regional distributor notices—such as specific New York distributor text lines—as well as variations in mandatory tax-paid statements and can manufacturer markings. As a classic piece of Elm City breweriana, it remains a cornerstone collectible representing mid-century regional brewing.