Old German Brand Premium Lager Beer Cone Top Can

Queen City Old German Cone Top

The Old German Brand Premium Lager Beer Cone Top Can is one of the most recognized containers issued by the Queen City Brewing Company of Cumberland, Maryland. Old German served as the brewery's flagship label for much of the mid-twentieth century, representing a major regional brand distributed across the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian markets.

Brewery History & Heritage

Originally established in 1901 as the German Brewing Company on Market Street, the business adapted its corporate name across multiple eras in response to geopolitical events and Prohibition. In 1941, the firm adopted the Queen City Brewing Company name. The Old German brand retained its strong regional presence, supported by widespread marketing initiatives such as the brewery-sponsored "Old German Hermanettes" women's softball team and the illustrated mascot "Herman".

Can Design and Collector Notes

The face of the can is distinguished by bold Old German typography alongside traditional crest and heraldic motifs. The packaging was manufactured by the Continental Can Company in a high-profile format. Collectors recognize several label variations across its manufacturing lifespan, including differences in mandatory text, such as Internal Revenue Tax Paid (IRTP) notations versus post-IRTP panels, as well as variations in brewery tagline placements like "Aged That Extra Month". The container remains a key focal point for regional breweriana collections celebrating Maryland's industrial brewing era.