From ancient clay pots to today's experimental plastic beer bottles,
the history of beer containers is as old as the brewing art itself. As
visitors walk through this gallery, they will be able to see the many
ways that people have stored beer. Not focusing only on cans and
bottles, wooden and metal kegs will also be shown. This section will
also contain information of the "shelf life" of beer as opposed to wine
and other fermented drinks. Examples of various cans and containers
through history will be on display for visitors to examine. In addition,
19th century wooden barrel craftsmen's tools will be shown.
Steins, mugs, growlers and glasses are all containers, too. Many of these
drinking vessels are even designed to accentuate the unique properties of
certain beers, allowing the enhancement of the drink's specific properties.
In more recent times, some containers have become identified with a
specific type of beer, such as pilsner glasses.
The advent of advertising also added to the role of beer containers.
More than simply a way of storing, transporting, and drinking beer, beer
containers were ideal places to advertise. With the advent of popular
advertising, beer companies developed brand identities and created
unique and immediately recognizable identities that have promoted their
products.
In this area of the museum, the historical development of the various
beer containers, bottles, beer cans, and even the latest experimental wax
cartons will be effectively displayed. The history of the development
of the beer can, from the first flat tops to today's spin necked aluminum
pull-tops will be chronicled in detail. All of the major beer can and bottle
types, and sizes, will be featured in this display. |
