Meister Brau Fiesta Pack International DRAFT

[mythica]

Does anyone know if any other Meister Brau Fiesta Pack International cans were made as, "Draft" as shown in this picture? This version of the cans is not in the BCCA book. I have not been able to dig up any history on this variation.

[Cap-Sealed]

Those are test cans from a brewery employee... there are 4 other different ones. I got 4 and the Ex-Man got 4 from a Chicago show a few years ago!

[THE EX MAN]

NOW THAT WAS A GOOD DAY ......YOU NEVER SEE 50,S TEST CANS ......EX

[Daev Larrazolo]

Ed are there 4 different test can scenes or 8?

[Cap-Sealed]

8 different - we split them....

[mythica]

Those are test cans from a brewery employee... there are 4 other different ones. I got 4 and the Ex-Man got 4 from a Chicago show a few years ago!

Thank you for solving the mystery. I am grateful and jealous at the same time.

[mythica]

8 different - we split them....

Is there any chance to see pictures of the 4 other cans?

[Beamer]

8 different - we split them....

Is there any chance to see pictures of the 4 other cans?

I believe that they are in this thread. Scroll down to see the Ex Man's cans.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=20994

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[Beamer]

Or look at Ed's post that was submitted at the same time as mine.

[mythica]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[333]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Bob just fell out of his chair.
I hope he didn't knock his cans over and get the dogs all riled up!

[mythica]

I did indeed fall out of my chair and rile up the dogs. It was worth it!

[Summitcan]

Those are terrific !!
Remind me of the Rainier Thanksgiving cans .

[rlfplf]

Way Cool

[mythica]

The entire 8 can set of Meister Brau International DRAFT Cans from 1968-1970 are back together for the first time in over a decade!

[stringsx24now]

This set is worthy of a story in the magazine......

[MI-Cans]

@mythica
Bob, that is a fantastic set! Congrats on putting it together.

None are listed in the Supplement nor does @Beercanpete mention them in his Joy Of Sets article. Wonder how he would grade them?

You've already offered to put up anyone coming out to take pics of your awesome collection. Maybe this will provide more incentive to finally get out there.

(MI-Cans)

[beercanman]

Bob,

Fantastic! I’m pretty sure this makes you the official king of set cans. If there’s someone else who should have the title correct me.

Sweet cans!

[storzman]

Bob - congrats! Those are very cool

[Beercanpete]

Absolutely super cool cans!

When I put together my checklist I tried to include only cans that were actually sold and contained beer. Any evidence any of these were ever filled and sold? (I doubt it)

[keithker]

@Meister_Brau Don Hardy can provide more details

[mythica]

Absolutely super cool cans!

When I put together my checklist I tried to include only cans that were actually sold and contained beer. Any evidence any of these were ever filled and sold? (I doubt it)

The cans were not filled. They are short sheets from 1954 wrapped over a body blank (circa 1968-1970). There has been a metallic label meticulously added to create the new front label consistent with Meister Brau cans from the 1960's. There is an American Can Company Sticker on the lid of each can. To the best of my knowledge, these were a part of a group of retro-looking can design options for Meister Brau's consideration. Meister Brau did not appear to choose this retro International option, leaving these 8 cans as part of a legacy for Meister Brau seeking options to refresh their label.