Kassel Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Kassel Beer from Pearl Brewing

Kassel Beer was brewed and packaged by the Pearl Brewing Company in San Antonio, Texas. Named after the historic German city of Kassel, the brand paid tribute to the deep-rooted German brewing tradition that defined San Antonio and the surrounding Texas Hill Country.

Design and Iconography

The visual design of the Kassel can heavily incorporates traditional European heraldic themes. Its central graphic element is a prominent rampant lion emblem set alongside Germanic-style lettering. The can features a dual-face layout, showcasing the regal lion motif and bold brand insignia on both the front and back faces. In addition to the heraldic crest, the label features the signature promotional motto, "Refreshing Taste and Flavor".

Production Variations

Among breweriana collectors, Kassel cans produced at the Pearl facility are known for subtle manufacturing variations across different production runs. These differences appear primarily in the mandatory text panels and regulatory markings, including changes to brewery city listings, postal zip code designations, and the inclusion of metric volume labeling. Later runs also incorporated universal product codes (UPC barcodes).

As part of Pearl's extensive portfolio of regional brand offerings, the Kassel tab top serves as an intriguing piece of mid-to-late 20th-century Texas brewing history.