Star Banner Ale Cone Top Can

Star Banner Ale Cone Top

The Star Banner Ale cone top can was produced by the Star Brewing Company of Boston, Massachusetts. Star Brewing Company packaged several of its flagship ale brands into canned formats, with Star Banner Ale serving as a prime showcase of the brewery's regional market presence.

Manufactured by the Continental Can Company under their proprietary "Cap-Sealed" format, this 12-ounce container features a low-profile cone top construction. The reverse and side panels include the Continental Can Company trademark insignia as well as era-specific mandatory legal text, such as the Internal Revenue Tax Paid (IRTP) statement.

The graphic design is centered around the brewery's traditional star motif accented by flowing banner lettering. Collectors note variations across different production runs, reflecting minor lithographic updates and regulatory text adjustments over the brand's lifespan. Because Star Brewing Company was a prominent local fixture in Massachusetts prior to mid-century brewing consolidations, the Star Banner Ale can remains a central piece of New England breweriana history.