Old Dutch Brand Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Pittsburgh's Old Dutch Can

Produced by the Pittsburgh Brewing Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Old Dutch Brand Beer 12 oz tab top can represents a notable chapter in regional American brewing history. While the Old Dutch label originally originated with the Krantz Brewing Company of Findlay, Ohio, the brand transitioned to other regional operations, including Pittsburgh Brewing Company, following Krantz's closure in the mid-1960s.

Pittsburgh Brewing Company holds a prominent place in packaging history due to its pioneering role in testing and popularizing self-opening pull tabs in partnership with Alcoa. The brewery utilized tab top steel packaging across both its flagship lines and regional secondary brands, including Old Dutch.

Featuring traditional branding alongside the familiar "The Good Beer" slogan, the can showcases classic crest graphics and Pittsburgh Brewing Company mandatory text. Collectors recognize manufacturing variations across production runs, including subtle differences in steel seam construction, side panel text layout, and lid stampings. It stands as a classic representation of Pittsburgh Brewing Company's regional packaging catalog.