We found this retro pull-tab beer can in the marshes a few weeks ago. Here’s some interesting history:
The Blitz-Weinhard brewery operated from 1864 to 1999 in what is now the Pearl District, making it the oldest brewery on the west coast. The brewery changed ownership a few times from 1979 to 1999, when Miller closed it entirely, moving all Henry Weinhard operations to Hood River.
We spent some time perusing records of historical Blitz-Weinhard beer cans. This style was used from the early 1960’s to the mid 1970’s. However, the pull-tab top was only used from the mid 1960’s to the early 1970’s when it was ousted by the push-button top. Based on this evidence we estimate that the can dates from around this time. Here’s a poster from the period which may have enticed an Olde-Reedie to buy this can:
– Canyon Crew
