Old Bohemian Cream Ale Flat Top Can

Old Bohemian Cream Ale Can

Produced by Eastern Brewing Corporation in Hammonton, New Jersey, the Old Bohemian Cream Ale flat top can holds a notable place in Mid-Atlantic breweriana. Eastern Brewing operated as the sole brewery in Hammonton, earning widespread recognition among collectors for its prolific production of house labels, revived regional brands, and contract packaging.

Old Bohemian was one of Eastern Brewing's primary house brands, appearing across multiple styles including lager, bock, and cream ale. The cream ale can features bold Old Bohemian typography paired with the mandatory brewery identification attributing the vessel directly to the Hammonton facility. Many examples produced during this era also feature the familiar American Can Company "Keglined" branding on the side panel.

Among breweriana collectors, this can is known for several documented variations. These production variations include differences in mandatory text alignment, changes in seam text orientation, and the presence or absence of state-required alcohol statements.

During the nationwide surge in beer can collecting during the 1970s, Eastern Brewing's Hammonton facility became a famous pilgrimage stop for collectors searching for regional labels. As a key product from New Jersey's brewing landscape, the Old Bohemian Cream Ale flat top remains a celebrated piece of East Coast breweriana.