Lucky Lager Dated Ale Flat Top Can

Lucky Lager Dated Ale History

The Lucky Lager Dated Ale flat top can was produced by General Corp. (General Brewing Corporation) in San Francisco, California. Established following the repeal of Prohibition by Eugene Selvage, former Schlitz brewmaster Julius Kerber, and Paul C. von Gontard, the San Francisco facility became one of the most prominent regional brewing operations on the West Coast.

The central hallmark of this can is the prominent dated branding. General Brewing was an early pioneer in using date-stamped containers as a primary marketing feature, emphasizing freshness and verified aging directly on the exterior label.

Manufactured with the American Can Company, early production runs featured the trademark 'Keglined' insignia along with mandatory Internal Revenue Tax Paid (IRTP) markings. The visual design highlights bold Lucky Lager typography against vibrant label backgrounds and metallic finishes.

For breweriana collectors, several variations exist across different production runs. These variations showcase differences in mandatory text arrangements, canning codes near the seam, and subtle shifts in metallic paint applications.