Point Special Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

History of the Point Special Can

Produced by the historic Stevens Point Brewery in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, this Point Special Beer can represents the flagship brand of one of America's oldest continuously operating regional breweries. Founded in 1857 by German immigrants Frank Wahle and George Ruder, the brewery built a loyal following throughout central Wisconsin, famously supplying beer to Union troops during the Civil War and surviving Prohibition by manufacturing near-beer and sodas.

Point Special earned widespread national attention during the 1970s when famous Chicago Daily News columnist Mike Royko conducted a comprehensive blind taste test, declaring Point Special the top beer in America. At the time, the brewery strictly distributed within a small radius in Wisconsin, turning the beer and its packaging into a regional treasure sought out by collectors and travelers from across the Midwest.

For breweriana enthusiasts, this can features the classic Point script typography, bold contrasting bands, and the brewery's historic crest. Collectors note variations across different manufacturing runs, including subtle differences in mandatory text, brewery address markings, and canning company logos.