Old Tap Lager Beer 12 Oz Tab/Stay Top Can

Old Tap Lager from Pabst Tampa

The Old Tap Lager 12 oz can hailing from Pabst's operations in Tampa, Florida, represents a notable entry for collectors focusing on regional canning mandatories and branch brewery histories. The Old Tap moniker originally traces back to the West Coast brewing heritage of the Eastside brand portfolio. Following Pabst's expansion across the country, the brand was produced and distributed across multiple facilities within the company's manufacturing network.

The Tampa mandatory holds distinct interest for breweriana enthusiasts. Pabst operated in the Tampa market following the acquisition of the facility previously built by Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company. Because Pabst’s canning operations in Tampa spanned a relatively brief period compared to long-standing facilities in Milwaukee, Peoria Heights, or Los Angeles, packaging bearing the Tampa mandatory line is far less commonly encountered by collectors.

The label presentation features the classic Old Tap Lager branding alongside the mandatory text identifying Pabst in Tampa, Florida. The design also incorporates features of its packaging era, including metric volume specifications alongside fluid ounces and a Universal Product Code (UPC) panel.

Across the broader history of the brand, known variations exist displaying differences in mandatory text locations, metric markings, and brewery cities. For collectors assembling a comprehensive lineup of Pabst branch plants or Florida canning history, this Tampa-issued Old Tap can serves as a key regional reference piece.