Little Muskego Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Little Muskego Reclamation Can

The Little Muskego Beer 12 oz tab top can holds a notable place in breweriana history as a commemorative fundraiser can produced by the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Rather than serving as a standard commercial label, this can was commissioned to help publicize and support the Little Muskego Lake Reclamation project in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The can features a descriptive side panel highlighting the initiative's scope: "Little Muskego Reclamation is the largest inland lake dredging project ever attempted in the U.S. It is the result of a ten year effort to clean a dying lake."

Local organizers collaborated with Leinenkugel to distribute the custom-branded brew, using the can as a vehicle to offset costs and raise public awareness for the extensive dredging operation required to rehabilitate the lake.

For collectors of Wisconsin breweriana and regional special-issue releases, this can is recognized for its connection to a major midwestern environmental conservation effort. Collectors also recognize production variations, with differences in background tone and metallic finishes appearing across printings.