Keeley Half&half Cone Top Can

Chicago Keeley Half & Half Can

The Keeley Half & Half cone top can was produced by the Keeley Brewing Company of Chicago, Illinois. Keeley was a long-standing South Side Chicago brewery that resumed operations after the repeal of Prohibition, continuing packaging operations through the middle of the twentieth century.

The can was manufactured by the Continental Can Company, utilizing their high-profile Cap Sealed cone top format. The front and side panels market the product as "A Blend of Beer and Ale," showcasing prominent mid-century typography and decorative heraldic branding that highlighted the brewery's established heritage.

Variations of this can exist in the hobby, largely reflecting changes in federal labeling regulations over time. Earlier examples feature the Internal Revenue Tax Paid (IRTP) statement on the side panels, while later runs produced after the repeal of that federal requirement omit this wording. Other minor variations include subtle shifts in side-panel text layout and manufacturer markings.

Because Keeley served as a major regional producer before permanently closing in the 1950s, the can remains a sought-after representative of post-Prohibition Chicago brewing history and mid-century Cap Sealed container design.