Beer bottle, "Truly Mild Rainier Beer," ca. 1950
Order an ImageThis 11 ounce bottle of "Truly Mild Rainier Beer" dates to the mid twentieth century and was distributed by Sick's Seattle Brewing & Malting Co., a precursor to Rainier Brewing Company and an iconic Seattle brand originally founded in 1884. Brewery production at the original site began in 1878 and continued until 1999 when it was purchased by Stroh Brewing Company, now Pabst.
ID Number: 1999.64.35
Date: Circa 1944-1956
Physical Description: 1 Bottle; glass, paper, metal; 6.5 in.H x 2.5 in.Diam
Place Made: United States of America, WASHINGTON, Seattle
Credit: MOHAI, 1999.64.35. Gift of John Stroh III