Sunshine Bock Flat Top Can

Sunshine Bock Flat Top Overview

The Sunshine Bock flat top can represents a highly prized piece of Pennsylvania breweriana, issued by the Sunshine Brewing Company of Reading, Pennsylvania. Tracing its roots back to the Peter Barbey & Son brewery and Barbey's Inc., the company marketed its beverage lines under the Sunshine name throughout the mid-twentieth century.

While Sunshine packaged the majority of its seasonal bock in standard glass "steinie" bottles, the brewery contracted the American Can Company to manufacture a limited run of flat top cans featuring the proprietary Keglined process. Because bock was a seasonal release and canning runs for this variety were brief, the can saw far lower production volume than Sunshine's standard lager lines. Distribution was primarily regional, reaching consumers across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York.

The can's graphic design prominently features a traditional goat motif, referencing Bavarian brewing lore where the goat serves as the classic herald for spring bock beers. The bold typography and specialized color scheme distinguish it from the brewery's year-round offerings, making it a prominent showpiece among East Coast and bock-focused can collections.