Old German Lager Beer Flat Top Can

Old German Lager Flat Top Can

Produced by the Grace Bros. Brewing Co. of Santa Rosa, California, this container represents one of the brewery's notable regional contract labels. Following Prohibition, Grace Bros. built a reputation throughout Northern California and neighboring Western markets for producing an extensive catalog of private labels and distributor-specific brands alongside their flagship lines. This allowed retailers to market distinct beers sourced from the same Santa Rosa facility.

The label design is highlighted by an arrowhead-shaped central crest featuring bold Germanic-style typography. Collectors note several graphic variations across production runs, including versions that display the phrase "Thornberg's Original" across the upper portion of the insignia, alongside subtle differences in the mandatory brewery text.

Manufactured by the American Can Company, the can incorporates the trademark "Keglined" interior coating. Today, it remains an appealing piece of mid-century California brewing heritage and a classic example of contract packaging from Santa Rosa's historic brewing era.