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by ThreeRing
Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Utica Club Sparkling Ale Wartime bottles
Replies: 8
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Re: Utica Club Sparkling Ale Wartime bottles

I would go along with the theory that these bottles date from the mid 1930's. By order of the FAA Administration, U permit numbers were prohibited on labels after 1936 or 1937 although some remained on labels a bit longer. But the label statement "Absolutely Pure" is an eyeopener. "Pu...
by ThreeRing
Sun May 01, 2022 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Griesedieck Brothers Beer sold in VA?
Replies: 2
Views: 1022
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Re: Griesedieck Brothers Beer sold in VA?

Not Virginia, but around 1985 I dumped a single Griesedieck flat top off of Whiskey Bottom Road in Laurel/Maryland City, Maryland. The can had a Maryland tax stamp on the lid. Obviously the brand was sold, however briefly, in the Mid Atlantic region.
by ThreeRing
Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got me thinking. Who all is left from 1984?
Replies: 8
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Re: Got me thinking. Who all is left from 1984?

Fortunately some of us are alive and well. But it certainly is sobering to remember the many names and faces who no longer remain on this planet. Cheers to those who have gone on before us. I believe Rusty Bunch Chapter and other local chapters are remembering past members with the new BCCA Tribute ...
by ThreeRing
Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a Roommate for Spring Thaw?
Replies: 5
Views: 1456
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Re: Need a Roommate for Spring Thaw?

Paul,
if you are still looking for a room, contact me.
Charlie Bacon
by ThreeRing
Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rusty Bottom Boys in Norfolk VA
Replies: 11
Views: 3351
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Re: The Rusty Bottom Boys in Norfolk VA

Will the Rusty Bottom Boys be playing "I am a Can of Constant Sorrow"?
by ThreeRing
Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wagner's Brake Fluid Quart paintover pickup
Replies: 44
Views: 9419
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Re: Wagner's Brake Fluid Quart paintover pickup

Nice can, congratulations!! It is very important to get this can documented in the USBC supplement.
by ThreeRing
Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dave Launt RIP
Replies: 24
Views: 3424
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Re: Dave Launt RIP

Bummer and so sorry to hear this news. Dave was a good guy. I have known him from a few shows and shared at least a few beers together. Dave and the Giant Imperial Quart Chapter was the inspiration for Quarts R Us today. We remember Dave as one of the good guys and a pioneer in the hobby. Maybe ther...
by ThreeRing
Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update - New 8 Can Set of Guinness Cans - Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1478
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Re: Update - New 8 Can Set of Guinness Cans - Wanted

Aussie Keith

Still interested in Boston Guinness cans? They are here at my local convenience store in 4's and 8's. Let me know and I will pick them up and ship after emptying. Are they nitro which I find are impossible to bottom open.
by ThreeRing
Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: House In The Walls Find ...
Replies: 5
Views: 1624
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Re: House In The Walls Find ...

Lucky, but not $2000 lucky. Let's see what happens.
by ThreeRing
Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help me welcome ANGRY GARY & KEITHKER as new PRES & VP!
Replies: 21
Views: 3133
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Re: Help me welcome ANGRY GARY & KEITHKER as new PRES & VP!

Thanks Gary and Keith for stepping in to the officers' jobs. Many are called, few serve. It is very unfortunate that Rusty Bunch was put in this position but we are in competent hands now. Thanks again!
by ThreeRing
Sun Dec 05, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beverwyck
Replies: 1
Views: 905
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Re: Beverwyck

A pretty good Beverwyck can. The Export cans are quite a bit tougher than the other Beverwyck Famous Beers.
by ThreeRing
Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fall Fest Show Auburn MA, 18-20 November
Replies: 40
Views: 6579
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Re: Fall Fest Show Auburn MA, 18-20 November

An unbelievably spectacular find walked in off the street Friday. I don't have pictures but I am sure someone will post one in the next few days. A great show but we are also reminded of the many fellow collectors from this year alone who are looking down upon us from on high. Thanks to John Melillo...
by ThreeRing
Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fall Fest Show Auburn MA, 18-20 November
Replies: 40
Views: 6579
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Re: Fall Fest Show Auburn MA, 18-20 November

Tom - I have taken the mint quarts off of my shelves for Fallfest, no, oh wait, there are not as many as I imagined. But I will l make the trip anyway, maybe I can find a nice qwart for less than 1K. Great show, unfortunately my long time roommate Bockguy will not be attending shows at this time due...
by ThreeRing
Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: question for Krueger 160z zip collectors
Replies: 3
Views: 1241
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Re: question for Krueger 160z zip collectors

Four or five of them came from the Chapel Campsite on Lake Mooselookmeguntic in Maine two decades ago. That's it. Mine is pictured in USBC and is probably the best example we (Dave Lang, Matt Menke, Charlie Bacon) found.
by ThreeRing
Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Country club 7oz punch top on eBay. Rare not listed.
Replies: 7
Views: 2122
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Re: Country club 7oz punch top on eBay. Rare not listed.

Over $750 now. What is my grade 3 worth? This madness must end sometime!
by ThreeRing
Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Haberles LPs in the Adirondacks
Replies: 6
Views: 1922
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Re: Haberles LPs in the Adirondacks

Nice cans Keith and great examples of the cans found in the Adirondacks. The Haberle Ale is sweet. Fund a bunch of those in the Conifer dump. Now find a high profile. This LP Beverwyck Irish Ale is much more difficult to find in displayable condition than any of the high profiles, probably a short r...
by ThreeRing
Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dave Reid Celebration of LIFE
Replies: 5
Views: 1841
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Re: Dave Reid Celebration of LIFE

A very nice remembrance for Dave. Raise a glass and remember him for what he was and what he did for the community.
by ThreeRing
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Celebration of Life for DAVE REID.
Replies: 7
Views: 1958
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Re: Celebration of Life for DAVE REID.

Ann and I will be there on Friday. Any other Rusty Bunchers or Pickwick members?
by ThreeRing
Sun Oct 03, 2021 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I’m devastated to announce, Rusty Bunch President DAVE REID passed away.
Replies: 50
Views: 13417
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Re: I’m devastated to announce our President, DAVE REID passed away.

We have lost another Good Guy. I cannot fathom what what Dave's family is going through right now. Dave was one of the Good Guys in the hobby and we will truly miss him, as a collector, dumper and story teller, Chapter member, President and family guy. It looks like Dave and I will not be going back...
by ThreeRing
Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mike Dahms Passed Away
Replies: 15
Views: 3604
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Re: Mike Dahms Passed Away

I am really sorry to hear this news. I did not know Mike personally but it grieves me whenever we loose a fellow Rusty Buncher. I pray all who interacted with him at Canvention remain well.
by ThreeRing
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: Dumping Trips and Stories
Topic: Found a Virgin Pre War Dump
Replies: 12
Views: 3820
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Re: Found a Virgin Pre War Dump

Way to go. You never know what to expect finding but with a Rheingold OI the age is definitely there. Would love to help dig but am out of action for several months due to numerous family health issues.
by ThreeRing
Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scottish brewer has stepped in it
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Re: Scottish brewer has stepped in it

Brew Dog does operate a brewery here in Ohio. I have not heard of any such offers made by Brew Dog in the United States. Ipswich Ale is promoting a gold-colored Pale Ale can inside 12 packs of their Ipswich Pale Ale this year. Ipswich states there will be 25 or 30 of the cans and they may be redeeme...
by ThreeRing
Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Conehead's Conetop Corner
Topic: Beverwyck Ale Low Profile Variations
Replies: 13
Views: 9423
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Re: Beverwyck Ale Low Profile Variations

Beverwyck is one of my favorite brands; I have an awful lot of Beverwyck cones and quarts from dumping in the Adirondacks for nearly 50 years. Quinn & Nolan Ale Brewing Co. was the ale brewer, founded in 1845. The brewery was adjacent to the Beverwyck Brewery, a lager brewery founded in 1878. Wh...
by ThreeRing
Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: oldmoneytexan's Zip Tops
Topic: B zips
Replies: 9
Views: 9916
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Re: B zips

Nice zip top collection, thanks for sharing.
Question: There are two Ballantine Ales pictured. Is the can on the left a Ballantine Ale zip without Brewers Gold? As a Ballantine collector I have never seen one. Thanks.
by ThreeRing
Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Hundred J-Spouts
Replies: 58
Views: 8459
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Re: One Hundred J-Spouts

Nice collection Marc. Thanks for sharing it with us. I believe I have added one can to the collection a long time ago, maybe in a far away galaxy. The Kueblers are very interesting. I dug hundreds and hundreds of them in the huge dump in Beltsville, Md in the 1980's. They were equally split between ...
by ThreeRing
Sat May 01, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MAY CAN-OF-THE-MONTH
Replies: 9
Views: 2905
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Re: MAY CAN-OF-THE-MONTH

Love the can, love the brand. From Globe in Baltimore to Cumberland B.C. to American B.C. in Baltimore, to Queen City in Cumberland, the Arrow brand got around Maryland quite a bit.
by ThreeRing
Sat May 01, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Were they related?
Replies: 5
Views: 1374
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Re: Were they related?

The Globe Brewery in Baltimore was one of North America's oldest breweries. According to American Breweries , it was the successor to a Baltimore brewery founded in 1748. The Globe Brewery name first appears in 1901 but the plant became part of the G-B-S brewing complex in Baltimore until 1920. From...
by ThreeRing
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In God We Rust?
Replies: 6
Views: 1987
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Re: In God We Rust?

Must look carefully at my Kansas quarters; did not know about this die error. Seems like the US Mint approves of the Rusty Bunch. "If its rusted....."
by ThreeRing
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neil Kanetzke RB HOF
Replies: 11
Views: 3301
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Re: Neil Kanetzke RB HOF

Well deserved for a real nice guy. Three thumbs up!
by ThreeRing
Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rusty Bunch Hall of Fame Plaque and BGST Haul
Replies: 15
Views: 3367
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Re: Rusty Bunch Hall of Fame Plaque and BGST Haul

Killer cans could not have fallen into the hands of a nicer guy. Congratulations Tom on the Rusty Bunch HOF.

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