Sicks' Select Beer Flat Top Can

Sicks' Select Flat Top Heritage

Sicks' Select Beer represents a notable chapter in Pacific Northwest brewing history, originating from Sicks' Seattle Brewing & Malting Co. in Seattle, Washington. The brand was developed under brewery magnate Emil Sick, whose brewing operations expanded across Washington, Oregon, and Western Canada.

Originally conceived as a premium offering alongside the company's flagship Rainier label, Sicks' Select provided the organization with strategic distribution across expanded regional markets. Canned examples bearing the Sicks' Seattle mandatory reflect the post-Prohibition growth and modern packaging strategies implemented by the brewery.

Visually, the can features classic mid-century commercial typography and brand heraldry set against distinctive red, white, and metallic accents. Throughout its manufacturing run, several variations were produced by can manufacturers such as American Can Company. Documented variations include opening instructional panels along the seam, non-instructional side panels, and specialized military or export tax-exempt markings. Collectors frequently study these Sicks' Seattle issues alongside related releases from the company's branch operations in Salem and Spokane.