Oertel's 92 Light Lager Beer 16 Oz Tab Top Can

Oertel's 92 16 Oz Newport Can

The Oertel's 92 Light Lager Beer 16 oz tab top can represents a notable chapter in Kentucky brewing history. Originating as the flagship label of the Oertel Brewing Company of Louisville, Kentucky, the "92" brand established a dedicated regional following across the Ohio River Valley.

This 16 oz half-quart can reflects an era following the closure of Oertel's historic Louisville plant, when the label was produced in Newport, Kentucky, under the Oertel division of the G. Heileman Brewing Company. During this period, Heileman consolidated several regional heritage labels into its broader brewing network, packaging Oertel's 92 at the Newport facility.

The front design highlights the brand's recognizable red oval insignia with the bold "92" numeral and "Light Lager Beer" lettering. The 16 oz volume offered a larger single-serve format compared to standard 12 oz issues. For breweriana collectors, cans carrying the Newport mandatory text and the Heileman division attribution serve as important documentation of the shifting manufacturing footprint of mid-century American regional brews. Known variations exist across different canning runs, making this large-format can an interesting focus for collectors of Kentucky brewing history.