Manhattan Beer Flat Top Can

Manhattan Beer Can by Cremo

The Manhattan Beer flat top can represents a memorable chapter in Connecticut brewing history, produced by the Cremo Brewing Company of New Britain, Connecticut. Originally established after taking over the John Zunner Health Beer Company, Cremo grew into a prominent regional operation under the leadership of longtime president John Skritulsky.

While Cremo was widely known for its flagship namesake line and labels such as Diplomat, the Manhattan Beer label served as an eye-catching entry in the brewery's portfolio. The design featured bold lettering and metropolitan-themed graphics that contrasted with the brewery's local industrial roots in New Britain.

For breweriana enthusiasts, this can is a prized example of mid-century New England canning. Minor variations exist across different production runs, reflecting subtle shifts in mandatory text layout and graphic details. Because Cremo distributed primarily within Connecticut and neighboring areas before shuttering operations, examples of this regional flat top remain popular centerpieces among East Coast can collectors.