Schmidt Extra Special Beer Flat Top Can

Schmidt Extra Special Flat Top

The Schmidt Extra Special Beer flat top can represents an important transitional chapter in Upper Midwest brewing history, manufactured with the mandatory brewery statement designating "Jac. Schmidt Div. of Assoc." in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following the acquisition and corporate evolution of the historic Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company under the Associated Brewing Company umbrella, Schmidt packaging reflected these structural changes through subtle updates to its mandatory legal text.

During this era, the brewery was widely recognized for its regional slogan, "The Brew That Grew With The Great Northwest". While the company became famous for its long-running scenic outdoor series showcasing wildlife and sporting scenes, the Extra Special label offered a distinct, formal presentation featuring metallic accents, classic heraldry, and bold branding. Certain releases of the Extra Special line featured custom metallic vanity lids imprinted with the Schmidt brand emblem, an aesthetic detail that remains popular with collectors.

Variations of the Schmidt Extra Special flat top exist from this manufacturing era, featuring differences in mandatory text arrangements, lid stampings, and metallic paint shades. Cans bearing the specific "Jac. Schmidt Div. of Assoc." mandatory line are especially interesting to regional breweriana specialists, as they document the period when Detroit-based Associated Brewing operated the historic Saint Paul facility prior to the brewery's eventual acquisition by G. Heileman. These flat tops endure as classic artifacts of Minnesota's rich commercial canning heritage.