R & H Crown Premium Lager Beer Flat Top Can

R&H Crown Premium Lager Beer Can

The R & H Crown Premium Lager Beer flat top can represents a notable chapter in New York brewing history, originating from the historic Rubsam & Horrmann Brewing Company of Stapleton, Staten Island. Established in 1870 by German immigrants Joseph Rubsam and August Horrmann, the brewery grew into one of the prominent regional producers serving the greater New York metropolitan market.

The Crown Premium label was introduced as one of the brewery's flagship offerings in the mid-20th century prior to the company's acquisition by Piel Bros.. The can features bold mid-century graphics highlighted by the prominent "R & H" branding and crown iconography. Produced using the American Can Company's "Keglined" process, the can stands as a classic artifact of New York City's pre-consolidation brewing industry.

For breweriana enthusiasts, this can is a prized regional collectible. Variations are known to exist across production runs, reflecting differences in mandatory regulatory text and canning plant manufacturer codes.