August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 257
Elder Brau Premium Lager Beer 16 Ounce Flat Top GRACE BROS 228-31 SCARCE
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Grace Bros. Brewing Co., Santa Rosa, California
Manufacturer/Plant: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 228-31 Contents/Type: 16 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 6-1/4 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. Note the Grace Bros. mandatory and that this variation includes 1 PINT above the contents. Photos show the condition well, missing only the 4-5 very slight dimples and one larger crease at the lower right of the seam. Colorful can with a good display. Scarce. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Cans may have minor canning dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Larger dings that do not show will be noted in the item description. A thin black vertical reflection may show on some can photos.
Manufacturer/Plant: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 228-31 Contents/Type: 16 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 6-1/4 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. Note the Grace Bros. mandatory and that this variation includes 1 PINT above the contents. Photos show the condition well, missing only the 4-5 very slight dimples and one larger crease at the lower right of the seam. Colorful can with a good display. Scarce. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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