King Turkey Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

King Turkey Beer Overview

King Turkey Beer is a commemorative regional issue produced by the August Schell Brewing Company of New Ulm, Minnesota. As one of the oldest family-owned breweries in the United States, Schell's frequently supported Midwestern civic celebrations and regional events by canning specialty and contract labels.

Festival Connection

This can was created in honor of King Turkey Day, an annual festival held in Worthington, Minnesota. Worthington earned acclaim as the self-proclaimed "Turkey Capital of the World" due to its robust poultry farming and processing industry. The community festival became famous for the Great Gobbler Gallop, a live turkey race held down the town's main streets. The can's graphics prominently showcase the turkey motif alongside text celebrating Worthington's heritage.

Collector Notes and Variations

For breweriana enthusiasts, the King Turkey Beer can represents a notable example of mid-century and later regional festival issues from the Upper Midwest. Variations exist across production runs, exhibiting subtle differences in canning manufacturer marks, tab top constructions, and mandatory label text.