Rainier Beer Flat Top Can

Sicks' Seattle Rainier Flat Top

Produced by Sicks' Seattle Brewing & Malting Co. in Seattle, Washington, this Rainier Beer flat top represents a celebrated chapter in Pacific Northwest breweriana. Under the stewardship of brewing magnate Emil Sick, the historic Rainier brand became a defining regional icon, prominently showcasing the distinct Rainier script alongside the Mount Rainier silhouette.

Flat tops carrying the Sicks' Seattle Brewing & Malting mandatory text are particularly famous for the commemorative Jubilee and Party series. Rather than adhering solely to standard commercial packaging, the brewery released pictorial cans highlighting Pacific Northwest folklore—including scenes featuring Paul Bunyan—alongside illustrations of outdoor leisure, campfire sing-alongs, and festive social gatherings. These illustrated panels were paired with an assortment of metallic background hues, side-panel accent stripes, and slogans such as "Rainier for Life".

For collectors, these issues offer extensive depth. Numerous variations exist across production runs, distinguished by shifts in mandatory brewery phrasing, manufacturer canning marks, rim text arrangements, and background metallic color tones. The cans were primarily manufactured by the American Can Company, displaying the trademark "Keglined" emblem along the seam.

The can holds legendary status in collecting history due to the famed "Seattle wind tunnel find". A massive, forgotten stockpile of Rainier cans was discovered inside a decommissioned industrial wind tunnel facility in Seattle. This landmark event brought an expansive array of previously elusive graphic variations and color combinations into the hobby, cementing the Sicks' Seattle flat top as a cornerstone of West Coast breweriana.