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by Ed Kramer
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regal Beer
Replies: 6
Views: 2097
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Re: Regal Beer

I went to that Canvention at the Roosevelt, go there often in fact, have that ash tray at my farm, and believe it to be common, but still cool. It doesn’t rust, it’s sturdy, easy to replace, and antique.
by Ed Kramer
Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a bottle expert
Replies: 4
Views: 1084
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Re: Need a bottle expert

Many thanks for the leads. His bottles look like the ones on the site that Leon referenced. The raised lettering on a lot of them and I do remember him talking about the ‘pontils’ where they were ‘hand blown’ and pulled off of some sort of bottle making device. I stuck with the cans. 👍👍
by Ed Kramer
Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a bottle expert
Replies: 4
Views: 1084
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Need a bottle expert

My long-time business partner recently died and left his widow with a killer bottle collection. It is not necessarily beer bottles, but he collected hand-blown bottles that were pre-turn of the 19th century bottles. He obtained these underwater, under houses in New Orleans and in Florida and in dump...
by Ed Kramer
Thu Jan 03, 2019 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re: i heard the Krueger Special can really doesn't exist !!
Replies: 52
Views: 10363
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Re: Re: i heard the Krueger Special can really doesn't exist !!

Damn. What a story! Thought I might die never knowing. But, now we do.
by Ed Kramer
Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ROSALIE on ebay
Replies: 38
Views: 13948
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Re: ROSALIE on ebay

Hey, it's my can! Let's see what it does. Thanks for the kind words! Ed
by Ed Kramer
Tue Dec 29, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Best Find of 2015....What your ???
Replies: 77
Views: 18488
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Re: My Best Find of 2015....What your ???

I find the greatest pleasure is seeing the finds of others! Thanks for sharing!!
by Ed Kramer
Sun Sep 06, 2015 3:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Long 20 year wait is finally over.
Replies: 25
Views: 5206
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Re: My Long 20 year wait is finally over.

Way to go!!! Was beginning to wonder if I would ever see the day! :smile:
by Ed Kramer
Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rusty Bunch - The Firemen of the Hobby
Replies: 43
Views: 7035
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Re: The Rusty Bunch - The Firemen of the Hobby

Sadly, the changes in the BCCA without meaningful membership input,and other things have kept me out for many years. I think the Rusty Bunch could easily run independent of the BCCA, and perhaps surpass it, but it's continued parroting of the BCCA company line has kept me out as well. Just my 2 cents.
by Ed Kramer
Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Golden Age OD
Replies: 6
Views: 1539
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Golden Age OD

I *think* this might be a Golden Age cone top I once had on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Golden-age-beer-can-1947-with-cap-PERFECT-CONDITION-/201192642976 But I am not sure. It is a withdrawn free can, and I remember having a heck of a time getting an OD cap for it. Sadly, I don't remember what it l...
by Ed Kramer
Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rarity of Rheingold OD's?
Replies: 10
Views: 1704
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Re: Rarity of Rheingold OD's?

I am still around but my knowledge is more rusty than the cans! There is a pretty serious group of guys in Italy who reenact WWII events and look for artifacts by dumping, in barns, etc. They come across a few cans. Phil is one and he joined this website. I have put them in touch with a few people o...
by Ed Kramer
Sat Oct 05, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boardwalk Empire / Krueger's Special
Replies: 3
Views: 1137
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Re: Boardwalk Empire / Krueger's Special

That's a continuation of the idea that Krueger's Special beer was 'near beer' and not real beer. There was a discussion about that a little while back.
by Ed Kramer
Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Breweriania Discussion
Topic: Jax Beer Sign
Replies: 39
Views: 27840
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Re: Jax Beer Sign

$1000 bucks should be easy. I bought a large 2-sided porcelain sign for $400. The big problem might be shipping. But there are Jax signs to be had in Texas. You might search allofcraigs.com. I know there was a guy near Baton Rouge on craigslist that had a Jax sign or 2 for sale. It might still be li...
by Ed Kramer
Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello From Louisiana
Replies: 27
Views: 3927
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Re: Hello From Louisiana

Tom can hook you up with finding cans, rare as they are here outside. If I were looking to find some cans, I'd take him up on it!
by Ed Kramer
Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BEER CAN CAR - Stroh's Beer Can Car
Replies: 15
Views: 4685
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Re: BEER CAN CAR - Stroh's Beer Can Car

You might could sell it to one of those power drink companies and make some money.
by Ed Kramer
Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Berghoff OD COne Variation Sold on Ebay
Replies: 13
Views: 2300
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Re: Berghoff OD COne Variation Sold on Ebay

I don't remember exactly the variations, but I had 2 different ones at one time. If I recall correctly, and probably don't, one was a large cap sealed panel and the other one small.
by Ed Kramer
Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regal Beer of Ohio?
Replies: 3
Views: 1102
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Regal Beer of Ohio?

Here is an interesting bottle on eBay. It's the gold "Prince Regal Salutes You" like the cone top but it's not American Brewery from Florida or Louisiana. It's by "Pilsener Brwy in Cleveland,Ohio." Anybody know anything about this? Did they make a cone top (maybe?) too? I was alw...
by Ed Kramer
Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:58 am
Forum: Dumping Trips and Stories
Topic: First dumping trip since the '80s!
Replies: 13
Views: 16605
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Re: First dumping trip since the '80s!

Great! Tom is a great guy and a skilled can finder. Amazing you can still find those here!
by Ed Kramer
Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move Over Krueger Special !??!
Replies: 176
Views: 24311
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Re: Move Over Krueger Special !??!

Tom, you are waaay smarter than me and that makes sense. It seems to disprove what the guy at Keglined.com said about it being near beer.

What's your thoughts on a Special ever surfacing?
by Ed Kramer
Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Retro Brands are in your area?
Replies: 19
Views: 2189
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Re: Love seeing retro brand displays

Busch has a cool retro can out too.

I think today is better than back in the day for collecting current cans. Cabotles, micro brews, etc., there are so any choices!
by Ed Kramer
Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move Over Krueger Special !??!
Replies: 176
Views: 24311
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Re: Move Over Krueger Special !??!

The BCCA link also states the Krueger's Special test cans went out 14 months before the repeal of prohibition, also implying a near beer. If it was Richmond, the can saver may have been disrupted by the Navy's increased presence there during WWII. Perhaps somebody who served in the war? If so, it mi...
by Ed Kramer
Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dues
Replies: 9
Views: 1245
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Re: My dues

Me too. I have been coming here for many years, but an embarrassed by the orange or whatever color my name is. Look for a change soon!
by Ed Kramer
Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move Over Krueger Special !??!
Replies: 176
Views: 24311
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Re: Move Over Krueger Special !??!

I always thought 1985 on the photo too. Just didn't want to assume anything. But, to read the text on the BCCA site, it implies that the photo was from "The Brewer's News" but no date, but the can 'surfaced briefly' in 1985 - ostensibly with no photos. I thought it was a 1985 photo, but ap...
by Ed Kramer
Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move Over Krueger Special !??!
Replies: 176
Views: 24311
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Re: Move Over Krueger Special !??!

I agree. I've never heard anyone 'fess up to knowing anything about that photo. Don't you think there's a good chance the can in the 1985 photo is the one Dave Stark claimed to have held in hand? So we know that the photo was taken in 1985? How do we know that? Where was it published? Nobody will f...
by Ed Kramer
Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move Over Krueger Special !??!
Replies: 176
Views: 24311
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Re: Move Over Krueger Special !??!

In my opinion, the best chance of finding one may be to run down the info on the one that was photographed and allegedly surfaced in 1985. That one seems legit. I was disappointed by the newer book that promised a photo, but even it made the 1985 photo seem more legit. Does nobody know anything abou...
by Ed Kramer
Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANYONE SEEN GANGSTER SQUAD?
Replies: 2
Views: 702
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Re: ANYONE SEEN GANSTER SQUAD?

That film had some of the most realistic beer can pieces that I have seen in a while. Much of it was filmed here in Louisiana, but I have no idea where or how they got cans, got the time frame right and all that. But I am glad to see this attention to beer cans!
by Ed Kramer
Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody ever seen this American Can Test Can?
Replies: 17
Views: 1922
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Anybody ever seen this American Can Test Can?

Looks like a 60's vintage generic 'beer' from American Can. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-American-Can-serving-tray-made-from-Beer-Can-flat-unrolled-tin-/190777428510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6b388a1e This is for six or so uncut sheets. Never seen one rolled, but then again, I haven't see...
by Ed Kramer
Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move Over Krueger Special !??!
Replies: 176
Views: 24311
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Re: Move Over Krueger Special !??!

Krueger's Special Beer was near-beer. Gottfried Krueger's "Special Beer" was sold for years during Prohibition. Ads from the 20s raved how "real" Krueger's Special Beer tasted. I found this interesting. In my mind, I collect "beer" cans, not "near beer." So I...
by Ed Kramer
Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your first can(s)
Replies: 31
Views: 6114
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Re: Your first can(s)

Never had good luck finding cans, but had nice and generous friends. Friend moved in from Minnesota and had alot of Minnesota cone tops to trade. Some from several boxes that he found at a yard sale that were stored in a barn of indoor grain belt, stag, and other cone tops. I had nothing but current...
by Ed Kramer
Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move Over Krueger Special !??!
Replies: 176
Views: 24311
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Re: Move Over Krueger Special !??!

OK, Matt, I'll take you up on the wager - I'll say $849.00 on this thing. Whoever's closest owes the other a good beer. Thinking a bit more about this... Although the can body itself may be prototypical, this thing is more of a hand painted commemorative relic than anything else. If it had nothing ...
by Ed Kramer
Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move Over Krueger Special !??!
Replies: 176
Views: 24311
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Re: Move Over Krueger Special !??!

This website is interesting: http://keglined.pssht.com/main.html It shows another man as having the patent on beer cans as early as 1925. No mention of the eBay can. Also, it says that Krueger's 'Special' Beer was not beer at all - it contained near beer. First I have heard of that. So maybe Krueger...

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