Best
Best
Chicago, IL
Can Type: Flat Top info
Can Class: Opening Instruction info
Can Contents: 12 oz
Scarcity: 6.0 = Scarce info
Book#: USBC 080-18, USBC-OI 106 info
Remarks: "Best's Hapsburg Quality Lager Beer. Circa: 1939 - 1940 and 1942 - 1945. This American Can Company, 12 ounce container, lists 2 Pats.- Others Pending and was filled by Best Brewing Company of Chicago; Chicago, Illinois. This is the same package design as seen on the previous page (USBC-OI 105) with, however; the "IRTP" statement is blackened over and replaced by the "Withdrawn Free of Internal Revenue Tax for Exportation" statement. Twenty four (24) cans turned up in the late 1980s, and all were in Grade 1 condition, or better, and all had their top lids cut out. The author knows of no lesser grade examples. Rarity Rating: R-6." Reprinted with permission from Kevin C. Lilek.