Old Ranger Premium Beer Flat Top Can

Old Ranger Premium Beer History

The Old Ranger Premium Beer flat top can was produced for the Hornell Brewing Company of Hornell, New York. Operating out of Franklin Street in Steuben County following the repeal of Prohibition, Hornell Brewing established Old Ranger as one of its prominent regional labels. The brand frequently featured promotional taglines such as "It's A Hit!" and touted brewing heritage connected to local natural spring water.

The graphic presentation highlights mid-century commercial design, pairing bold brand lettering with clean background elements tailored for regional market appeal. Following the acquisition of Hornell Brewing by the Metropolis Brewery of Trenton, New Jersey, variations of the can entered distribution. These variations reflect different mandatory brewery location markings, with examples listing Hornell, New York, or Trenton, New Jersey, along with subtle differences in mandatory text placement and manufacturer canning marks. Today, the can remains a sought-after piece representing the vibrant post-Prohibition brewing culture of upstate New York.