National Bohemian Light Beer Flat Top Can

Baltimore's Iconic Boh Flat Top

Produced by The National Brewing Company of Baltimore, Maryland, the National Bohemian Light Beer flat top can stands as a celebrated piece of Mid-Atlantic breweriana. Affectionately nicknamed "Natty Boh" across the Chesapeake Bay region, the can prominently features the brewery's famous mascot, Mr. Boh—the recognizable figure defined by his winking eye and broad handlebar mustache.

The visual layout exemplifies mid-century commercial design, carrying the heritage of memorable regional advertising lines such as "Oh boy, what a beer!" and "From the Land of Pleasant Living." Beyond its branding, The National Brewing Company played a notable role in packaging innovation as one of the early pioneers of the modern six-pack can carrier, which transformed how canned beer was packaged and distributed to retail consumers.

The brewery also established a major presence in sports marketing, particularly under brewery president Jerold Hoffberger. Hoffberger’s ownership of the Baltimore Orioles cemented National Bohemian as a permanent fixture at Memorial Stadium during the franchise's golden era.

For collectors, known variations of this flat top exist across different canning runs. These variations showcase subtle differences in can manufacturer markings, state tax lid imprints, and mandatory alcohol statement phrasing that reflect the brewery's regional distribution footprint.