Schmidt's Bock 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Philadelphia's Seasonal Bock Can

Produced by C. Schmidt & Sons, Inc. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this 12-ounce tab top can represents one of the historic brewery's celebrated seasonal offerings. Operating as one of the largest and most enduring brewing operations in Philadelphia history, Schmidt's supplied the Mid-Atlantic region with staple lagers, ales, and traditional seasonal releases.

Collector Appeal and Artwork

Bock beers were packaged in limited quantities for traditional late-winter and springtime distribution. Because of their seasonal schedule, production quantities were naturally smaller than Schmidt's standard flagship lines, making bock cans especially desirable among breweriana enthusiasts. The can's graphics showcase classic bock branding, bold typography, and traditional goat iconography reflective of German brewing heritage.

Manufacturing and Variations

Manufactured during the straight-steel tab top era, examples of this can were produced by major can makers such as the American Can Company, often displaying the "Keglined" logo. Collectors track multiple production differences that appeared across separate canning runs. These known variations include differences in mandatory brewery text, multi-city distributor statements, and state-specific tax lids, such as Pennsylvania tax stamps.