Red White & Blue Special Lager Beer 12 Oz Tab/Stay Top Can

Pabst's Red White & Blue Can

The Red White & Blue Special Lager Beer can represents one of the most recognized budget labels produced by the Pabst Brewing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally introduced by Pabst in 1899 in celebration of the Fourth of July, the brand was marketed for decades under the slogan "An Honest Beer with an Honest Price".

The design features bold patriotic striping and central shield typography that reflects its Americana heritage. As Pabst expanded nationwide distribution, cans were filled across multiple regional production facilities, creating collectible label variations based on mandatory city listings—including Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Peoria Heights, Illinois; Newark, New Jersey; and Los Angeles, California.

Collectors note several variations across manufacturing runs, including subtle differences in mandatory text placement, paint finishes, and Pabst corporate insignia. The brand remained a fixture in value beer aisles before ownership transferred to the G. Heileman Brewing Company during later industry consolidations.