Pabst Blue Ribbon Bock 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Pabst Blue Ribbon Bock: Newark

The Pabst Blue Ribbon Bock 12 Oz Tab Top Can represents a seasonal release issued by the Pabst Brewing Company from its brewery located in Newark, New Jersey. Pabst operated the Newark facility to supply its packaging directly across the East Coast market.

Design and Seasonal Context

Because bock was traditionally packaged as a springtime seasonal offering, cans produced for this label had considerably shorter production runs than standard Pabst Blue Ribbon lager cans. The graphic design combines the traditional bock goat motif with the signature Pabst Blue Ribbon banner and crest. The mandatory plant designation noting Newark, New Jersey, identifies this specific regional canning output.

Collector Appeal and Variations

For breweriana collectors, Newark-mandated specialty cans hold significant regional interest. Known variations exist across production runs, displaying minor differences in can company manufacturing marks, side-panel text, and mandatory statements.