Regal Genuine Lager Beer Flat Top Can

Miami's Classic Regal Lager

The Regal Genuine Lager Beer flat top represents a notable chapter in Florida's regional brewing heritage. Produced by the American Brewing Company in Miami, Florida, the brand became a staple throughout South Florida. A well-known piece of brand trivia is that the name "Regal" originated simply by spelling the word "lager" in reverse.

The can holds special interest for collectors due to the complex corporate history of the Miami production facility on Northwest 13th Street. Originally operating under the Wagner Brewing Company, the plant took on the American Brewing Company identity to produce the Regal brand. The Miami facility later became central to a landmark federal antitrust ruling following an acquisition by Anheuser-Busch, which led to forced divestment and subsequent ownership changes.

Collectors will find variations of this flat top across different production runs. These variations showcase minor differences in mandatory brewery text, legal disclaimers, and can manufacturer stamps, including markings from major can manufacturers of the era. The can design prominently features traditional heraldic styling and the classic Regal crown motif, making it an essential piece of Florida breweriana.