Bay State
Commonwealth
Springfield, MA
Can Type: Flat Top info
Can Class: Opening Instruction info
Can Contents: 12 oz
Scarcity: 8.0 = Rare info
Book#: USBC L 035-14, USBC-OI 83 info
Remarks: "Bay State Beer. Circa: Mid - Late 1936. This National Can Company, 12 ounce container, lists Patents Pending and was filled by Commonwealth Brewing Corporation of Springfield, Massachusetts. This is the same package design as seen on the following page (USBC-OI 84) with, however; the added Massachusetts State permit number "Massachusetts Permit No. M-11", printed beneath "Cool Before Serving" on both side panels. This Grade 1 example is one of only six quality examples known to the author, along with another twenty or so lesser condition examples existing also. Rarity Rating: R-8/R-7." Reprinted with permission from Kevin C. Lilek.