Black Eagle
Manhattan
Chicago, IL
Can Type: Flat Top info
Can Class: Opening Instruction info
Can Contents: 12 oz
Scarcity: 7.0 = Very Scarce info
Book#: USBC 037-22, USBC-OI 118 info
Remarks: "Black Eagle Beer. Circa: 1939 - 1940. This American can Company, 12 ounce container, lists 2 Pats.- Others Pending and was Brewed and Packed by Manhattan Brewing Company of Chicago, Illinois. This is the same package design as seen on the previous page (USBC-OI 117) with, however; the listing of "Manhattan Brewing Company" verses the mis-spelled "The Class and Nachods Brewing Company" information. This Grade 1/1+ example is one of eighteen or so quality examples known to the author, along with several lesser condition examples existing also. Rarity Rating: R-7/R-6." Reprinted with permission from Kevin C. Lilek.