Stag Premium Dry Pilsner Beer Flat Top Can

Stag Premium Dry Pilsner: Griesedieck Western Brewery

This flat-top can showcases Stag Premium Dry Pilsner, a product of the Griesedieck Western Brewery, located in Belleville, Illinois, and later also in St. Louis, Missouri. The Griesedieck family boasts a rich brewing history spanning generations, with roots tracing back to Germany in 1711. The Griesedieck Western Brewery, established by Henry L. Griesedieck, produced Stag Beer, a popular brand in the region. The brewery’s success contributed significantly to Belleville's economy, employing numerous workers and sourcing materials locally. While the exact production dates for this specific can are unknown, it represents a period of considerable success for Griesedieck Western, during which the brewery introduced limited-release, colorfully varied flat-top cans as part of a ‘Jubilee Series’ during the winter holidays. Note that the Griesedieck family also owned other prominent St. Louis breweries, including Griesedieck Brothers Brewery, and later had ties to Falstaff Brewing Corporation. This can serves as a tangible piece of St. Louis brewing history and the legacy of the Griesedieck family.