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October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 184

Grain Belt Beer Cone Top MINNEAPOLIS BEER DNCMT 4 166-27

Estimate: $250 - $500
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$500 $50
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Brewer/Business Name: Minneapolis Brewing Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 166-27 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: DNCMT 4% alcohol statement on the THE MINNEAPOLIS BEER tagline variant. Other than some vertical facets from forming, this is a pretty straight can with hardly a ding or ripple except near each of the Cap-Sealed boxes. Other wear and aging is more pronounced except for surface wear to the black that is most apparent when angled to the light. An early U permit design. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

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.

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