
Description
This 1934 Draught Picnic Beer ½ Gallon Schlitz Beer Bottle is significant in that it was produced right after probation was repealed (Dec.5 1933). It states on the label Repeal Special. The beer during this period was not pasteurized and had to be kept in a cool place. This is a true collector’s piece and is in Excellent condition. The bottom of the label is tattered but the rest is in excellent condition for its age. Label information: Internal Revenue Tax Paid Dist. No. 9-U-730.....Contents 64 Fluid Oz. Or One Half Gallon Repeal Special The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous Contains Alcohol In Excess Of 4 Percentum By Volume NOT PASTEURIZED Keep This Bottle In A Cool Place Bottle by John Lucas Inc. Rock Spring Wyoming. Brewed by Joseph Schlitz Brewing Com Milwaukee Wis. Most likely you will have a hard time finding another ½ Gallon bottle. 11.5" tall and diameter of base is 5". Don’t miss out on a piece of history. Item id: ls009429 Color: Brown, Yellow, Blue Item Type: Vintage
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Rare 1934 Draught Picnic Beer ½ Gallon Schlitz Beer Bottle
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