Reisch Gold Top Beer Crowntainer

Springfield's Reisch Gold Top

Brewed and packaged by the Reisch Brewing Company of Springfield, Illinois, this 12-ounce Crowntainer represents one of the most recognizable packages for the brewery's flagship label, Reisch Gold Top Beer. Reisch was established in 1849 by German immigrant Franz Sales Reisch, growing across four generations into a regional brewing staple in central Illinois before concluding operations in 1966.

This container carries the "Internal Revenue Tax Paid" (IRTP) mandatory tax statement, identifying it with the era when federal regulations required tax declarations on domestic malt beverage containers. The label displays the distinguished Reisch Gold Top branding and heraldic motifs alongside Springfield brewing credits.

Collectors recognize variations across the brand's production run, including differences between tax-stamped releases and subsequent post-IRTP versions. The Reisch Gold Top Crowntainer remains an enduring piece of mid-century Illinois brewing history.