Old St. Louis Beer Flat Top Can

A.B.C. Old St. Louis Flat Top Can

The Old St. Louis Beer flat top can represents a notable chapter in the brewing history of St. Louis, Missouri. Packaged by the A.B.C. Brewing Corporation—originally founded as the American Brewing Company by Henry, Oscar, and Hugo Koehler—this can reflects the rich brewing heritage of the Gateway City.

Produced in collaboration with the American Can Company, the steel container incorporates the patented "Keglined" protective interior coating and displays opening instructions along the paneling. Surviving examples carry the mandated Internal Revenue Tax Paid (IRTP) designation along with the Missouri State permit identification, Permit No. Mo. U-918. Cans distributed under the A.B.C. banner also frequently featured the brand's clever wordplay slogan, "A Better Canned Beer."

In breweriana collecting circles, Old St. Louis Beer is recognized alongside its counterpart, Old St. Louis Ale. Notable variations in typography and panel text exist across different manufacturing batches, making it a prominent highlight among midwestern regional instructional cans.