Old Gold Seven Star Lager Beer Flat Top Can

Old Gold Seven Star Flat Top

The Old Gold Seven Star Lager Beer flat top can is a prized piece of breweriana produced by the Food City Brewing Company (later Food City Brewing Corporation) of Battle Creek, Michigan. Operating out of Battle Creek following the repeal of Prohibition, Food City was one of only a few breweries active in the city.

Design and Collector Significance

The can features a bold design dominated by the "Old Gold" typography, set against metallic accents with an arc of seven stars over the central brand banner. This graphic presentation is notable within the hobby because the package design was shared with the Manhattan Brewing Company of Chicago, Illinois. Cans bearing the Food City Brewing Company imprint from Battle Creek are especially sought after due to the localized distribution and smaller overall output of the Michigan facility compared to major metropolitan breweries.

Variations and Heritage

Collectors recognize variations across different production runs, featuring differences in side panel instructional text, legal statements, and can manufacturer markings. Because Food City ended brewing operations in the early 1940s, cans representing this Battle Creek label remain standout centerpieces for collectors of Michigan regional breweriana and classic flat tops.