Lf Rheinbrau Lager Beer 12 Oz Zip/Tab Top Can

Shamokin's Rheinbrau Lager Can

Produced by the historic Fuhrmann & Schmidt Brewing Company of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, the Rheinbrau Lager Beer can represents a notable chapter in Pennsylvania coal region brewing history. Tracing its roots back to nineteenth-century brewing operations in Shamokin, Fuhrmann & Schmidt (commonly known as F&S) developed several secondary labels alongside its flagship lines prior to being acquired by Philadelphia's Henry F. Ortlieb Brewing Company.

The Rheinbrau label was introduced to appeal to regional tastes with traditional Germanic branding. Featuring prominent German-style lettering, heraldic motifs, and metallic trim, the can stands out among mid-century Pennsylvania breweriana. The "LF" (Lift Finger) designation directly associates this can with early self-opening beverage container designs.

Because the brand saw a relatively limited distribution span compared to standard F&S offerings, Rheinbrau cans are regarded by collectors as elusive regional finds. Multiple variations of the can exist with slight differences in manufacturing marks, seam placements, and mandatory text, making it a favorite subject of study for Keystone State can specialists.