Label Misspelling: Goldmine for Collectors?

When is a specialty brew lager not good for market shelves? When the can misspells the beer as “lagar.” Officials at Japan’s Sapporo Breweries Ltd. were forced to halt the release of its new “Kaitakushi Beer Tailored” line after it was discovered that the word “lager” in a scroll on the front of the can […]

TST Beer Set

Q: We inherited this tankard and mug set and I’m interested in finding out the manufacturer’s name. We really appreciate any help you can provide. A: This “TST” mark with a small star at the bottom was used by Taylor, Smith & Taylor of Chester, West Virginia. The pottery was in business from 1901 to […]