Kegel Brau Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Cold Spring's Kegle Brau Tab Top

Cold Spring Brewing Company of Cold Spring, Minnesota, produced Kegle Brau (frequently cataloged as Kegel Brau) as a tribute to traditional German brewing heritage, honoring the legacy established by early brewmaster Michael Sargl. The brand earned a notable place in brewing history through Cold Spring's pioneering adoption of light-stable brewing technology. The brewery was among the earliest in the nation to utilize specialized hop extracts during the boiling process, creating a light-stable product engineered to prevent ultraviolet light damage.

The label graphics reflect Old World motifs, prominently showcasing a wooden brew barrel and an ornate beer stein set against a clean background with bold serif branding. Tab top collectors recognize this 12-ounce can as an enduring representation of Upper Midwest regional brewing.

Over the course of its production run, several manufacturing variations appeared across regional distribution channels, with differences in metal composition, seam construction, canning code marks, and prototype test runs. The design remains a celebrated artifact of Minnesota's independent commercial packaging heritage.