Pabst Blue Ribbon Ale Flat Top Can

Pabst Blue Ribbon Ale Flat Top

Pabst Brewing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, expanded its flagship portfolio by offering Pabst Blue Ribbon Ale. While the company became globally recognized for its signature lager, its canned ale line represents a distinct chapter in the brewery's mid-century packaging history.

Unlike the traditional white, blue, and red livery associated with standard Pabst Blue Ribbon cans, the Blue Ribbon Ale can is distinguished by its green metallic color scheme. The iconic blue ribbon and trademark crest remain central to the front panel, set against deep green and gold tones that immediately signaled an ale rather than a lager.

Variations exist across production runs, with differences found in the mandatory brewery statements, can manufacturer trademarks, and multi-city plant listings as Pabst expanded its operations. Because Pabst produced and packaged far less ale than its flagship lager, this can was distributed in significantly smaller quantities, making it a prized piece among breweriana collectors and Pabst brand historians.