Here are 2 mini cans

A few Cincy items on the walls of my office (aka the "can room") to compliment my Cincy can collection.

Forgot this less attractive can. I believe it is more rare than the red lion cone. This is the only one I have seen in person and only know of 2-3 others. Picked it up in Portland in 2016.

Maybe not the rarest-not sure of the numbers but the likely rarest in my collection.

I had this can at one time and sold it recently. Mine came from a find of cans in Greece in the 70"s that were stored in saw dust. Apparently a family in Greece put up soldiers in WWII in t heir house and these were left behind. The seller indicated that he had 2 and wanted to keep one. I was t...

Probably to cook sausages or "beer brats" in. Not so sure about drinking it. Just because you can do something does not make it a good idea. Think fried pickles (salt bombs), deep fried ice cream, 3000 calorie mac-n-cheese, etc. We Americans go over the top way to easily when it comes to t...

Hi all, great video. Who had the happy hops at around 3:08 into the video???

-Chris

Interesting times indeed. I am slowly culling the herd while there is still demand. Not losing interest in the hobby but being pragmatic. I think we need to face the fact that younger generations have not embraced the collection hobby as in generations past. I collect coins and a dealer is warning c...

I was bidding on the Brown Derby Quart but stopped at the end. The red lion could have done better if not faded. The red top O/I did really well given the fade. I have both in my collection. Most prices seemed high for what I thought were fairly common cans (meaning I have seen them for sale multipl...

A number of brewery's brewed an export version so that if the beer was not well received it did not damage the flagship brand. Pabst comes to mind for their early canned beers.

-Chris

I was in San Francisco yesterday and I saw this acme label painted on a building. On my way back I stopped and took a picture of it-very cool!!

Just tried this IPA and I "MUST" get more. Very good!

Hi all, imagine my surprise when I discovered this "Happy Hops IPA" from the Russian River brewing company in Santa Rosa, CA. Very nice looking retro label. Cannot wait too try it. Not sure if they needed permission or not but way cool.

Probably Burger around 25 or so on the shelf.

John H. the building where St. Claire was brewed is still standing. It is now a brewery again-full circle.

Hapa's Brewing Company | Craft Brewery and Taproom San Jose, CA.

Interesting to notice on the cardboard advertising piece how times have changed. Smoking was once an accepted practice every where. My mom used to smoke and I remember smelling it on my clothes growing up and if you entered a smokers home the smell would hit you in the face.

-Chris

Crates go from $15-100 dollars depending on the brewery (at least that is the ranges I have observed-older bringing more). I think no more than $35 would be fair on the crates. The crates serve multiple purposes, they are very utilitarian for carrying things. I use them for cookouts and taking stuff...

I recently discovered that my bock collection is down to 3 one of which is a land o lakes rub-out with a Meister Brau bock underneath. These could be of interest to you Willsoda

I see the Canadian Ace more often than any other. There is one in an antique store here in San Jose and I think he wants $65 for it. I have no idea on the value of them other than what the can is worth.

-Chris

Smells like the 70's

Here are my best 2018 acquisitions. Both came from Dan Morean's auctions. The baldy is a "Rand me Down" and the tip tray is from a long defunct brewery from my hometown of Middletown Ohio.

Sorry for the sideways view.

Looking forward to a prosperous 2019.

-Chris

My silly little side collection of banks keeps me looking for things at shows and antique stores.

-Chris

I stand corrected, What I have is the zip tab poster and can. Close enough to not high jack this thread.

-Chris

I have a nice schoenling poster that says "zip tip sip" will post a pic later

I would jump on it and perform a gentle cleaning.

-Chris

My Poker buddy bought a 48 pack of it and tried to sneak it in to the fridges of other players only to have it returned the next poker game.

My pics from the show. 1st time visitor and it was very cool to meet Ohio collectors new and old. Did not buy anything but sold a few cans I brought with. Great location, great food and beer.

-Chris

Not to change subjects here but I have a Hudepohl neon light with 3 colors that makes a loud buzzing sound when turned on. Seems to be emitting ozone as well. Can Dr. you sound knowledgeable about neons. I have tried multiple transformers to no avail. I spoke to a person found on the internet who in...

20181105_104356.jpg Here is my take from Watsonville 2018. GREAT show for me. Lots of fun. Great camaraderie at the show and night before and a very good spirit at the show on Saturday. I sold more than I bought (hardly ever happens), sold at least 1 can from my tote and picked up some very cool pi...

I would certainly have paid $50 for the log cabin can.

-Chris

Just arrived today. Here is the Baldy 473 and related advertising (which is almost as cool as the can).

Rand, where did you find the advertising? I am guessing from 1935 ish or so.

-Chris