August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 274
Grain Belt Beer Cone Top STRONG MINNEAPOLIS BEER 166-29
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Minneapolis Brewing Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 166-29 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. Note the THE MINNEAPOLIS BEER at top left of this version (versus THE FRIENDLY BEER on a later similar design). Can is spotted but has a surface like glass. Lots of bright metallic red and gold carry the display. Has a couple of dings on the Cap-Sealed panel side and one at top front above the contents. Beautiful design and good overall condition. 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: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 166-29 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. Note the THE MINNEAPOLIS BEER at top left of this version (versus THE FRIENDLY BEER on a later similar design). Can is spotted but has a surface like glass. Lots of bright metallic red and gold carry the display. Has a couple of dings on the Cap-Sealed panel side and one at top front above the contents. Beautiful design and good overall condition. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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