Brown Derby
Humboldt
Eureka, CA
Can Type: Flat Top info
Can Class: Opening Instruction info
Can Contents: 12 oz
Scarcity: 6.0 = Scarce info
Book#: USBC 042-06, USBC-OI 123 info
Remarks: "Brown Derby Pilsner Type Beer. Circa: 1936. This American Can Company, 12 ounce container, lists Patents Pending and was filled by Humboldt Malt & Brewing Company of Eureka, California. Following a court order to change the package design of the Brown Derby label, this is what was chosen. It's interesting to note that there was no objection to using the Brown Derby name or the hat and cane logo, but the old green and brown coloration of the label and hat and cane logo, had to be changed. This new color scheme remained in use until a new design was introduced in late 1939, as seen later. This Grade 1 example is one of several known to the author. Rarity Rating: R-6/R-4." Reprinted with permission from Kevin C. Lilek.