Old Style Beer Quart

Port Orchard's Old Style Quart

The Old Style Beer Quart was produced for the Silver Springs Brewing Company of Port Orchard, Washington. Originating shortly after the repeal of Prohibition at an Art Deco brewing facility along the Sinclair Inlet, Silver Springs added the Old Style brand to expand its presence across the Pacific Northwest.

During the rise of canned beer in the region, smaller independent operations faced substantial financial hurdles when attempting to acquire dedicated canning machinery. Utilizing the 32-ounce cone top container allowed Silver Springs to package Old Style beer using their existing glass bottling infrastructure rather than investing in new assembly lines.

The brand's run in metal containers encountered disruptions during the era, notably from wartime domestic metal restrictions that curtailed non-military canning lines. Collectors note variations in mandatory text markings and graphic placements across different pressings from the plant. Given the eventual acquisition of the company and subsequent relocation away from the Kitsap Peninsula facility, quart cans bearing the Port Orchard location hold a revered place in Northwest breweriana history.