Regal Premium Beer Flat Top Can

Miami's Regal Premium Beer Can

The Regal Premium Beer flat top represents a fascinating chapter in Florida's regional brewing history. Originating from the facility at Northwest 13th Street in Miami—often referred to locally as the Regal Brewery—the brand became an iconic fixture across South Florida. A well-known piece of brand lore is that the name "Regal" was originally created simply by spelling the word "lager" in reverse.

The can holds special interest for breweriana collectors due to the dramatic corporate history surrounding the Miami facility. The plant underwent high-profile ownership changes, including an acquisition by Anheuser-Busch that sparked a landmark federal antitrust lawsuit. Regulators determined that the acquisition created an unfair regional monopoly, forcing the divestment of the plant to the National Brewing Company. Because of these corporate transitions, flat tops bearing the Regal Premium label carry differing mandatory brewery lines, including imprints for the American Brewing Company, Anheuser-Busch, and National Brewing Company's Regal Brewery division.

Variations of the flat top exist across different manufacturing runs, showcasing differences in mandatory city text, legal disclaimers, and can maker marks—including the American Can Company "Keglined" oval and Continental Can Company stamps. Graphic designs prominently featured the brand's regal crown insignia alongside heritage taglines honoring the brand's 1890 roots. Today, this can remains an important historical artifact of mid-century Florida brewing.