Pfeiffer Famous Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Pfeiffer Famous Beer St. Paul Can

The Pfeiffer brand traces its roots back to Detroit, Michigan, where brewmaster Conrad Pfeiffer founded the company in 1889. During the mid-20th century, the brewery expanded aggressively across the Midwest through acquisitions, notably taking over the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Following a corporate reorganization that created the Associated Brewing Company syndicate, production of the Pfeiffer line was integrated into the historic Saint Paul plant.

This straight steel container carries mandatory side-panel text attributing production to "Jac. Schmidt Div. of Assoc." in St. Paul, Minnesota. The face of the can features Pfeiffer's traditional heraldic crest insignia alongside mid-century lettering and the brand's heritage motto, "The Good Beer Since 1889".

Because Associated Brewing distributed throughout several regional markets with varying labeling regulations, several variations exist across production batches. These differences primarily appear in state-mandated alcohol control statements—such as low-point disclosures—as well as can manufacturer marks and subtle shifts in the layout of the mandatory brewery text. This container represents a notable chapter in Minnesota brewing history under the Associated Brewing umbrella before the Saint Paul facilities and brand portfolio were acquired by the G. Heileman Brewing Company.