Castlemaine XXXX Beer Can

Production date
1982
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail

Description

A gold 'Castlemaine' XXXX Bitter Ale can produced as a souvenir for the 1982 Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane, Queensland.

Classification

CIVIC MEMENTOES Souvenirs Commemorative beer can
PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS Tin

Maker

Castlemaine Perkins

Production date

1982

Production place

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Measurements

H128 x Dia63 mm, weight 20 gm.

Media/Materials description

Aluminium alloy, paint.

Signature/Marks

CASTLEMAINE \XXXX\ BITTER ALE \ BREWED & CANNED BY \ CASTLEMAINE PERKINS \ BRISBANE AUSTRALIA \ 375ML \ Major Sponsor \ XII Commonwealth Games \ Brisbane 1982 \ BREWED AND CANNED BY CASTLEMAINE PERKINS BRISBANE - AUSTRALIA G575 \ XXXX \ SOUVENIR \ BRISBANE 1982 \ RECYCLABLE ALUMINIUM CONTENTS 13.19 IMP. FL. OZS; 12.68 U.S. FL. OZS., 37.5 CL.
PLEASE DON'T \ LITTER \ DISPOSE OF \ PROPERLY
2086

History and use

This Castlemaine XXXX Bitter Ale can was one of a dozen purchased during the 1982 XII Commonwealth Games by Hungarian immigrants, Mr and Mrs Szalai, in 1982. Many thirsty sports fans enjoyed a XXXX ale produced by iconic Brisbane brewer and major Games sponsor Castlemaine Perkins. At six percent alcohol by volume the Games Special was two percent stronger than regular full-strength beer. Hotels and liquor outlets enjoyed extended trading hours that were introduced by the State Government for the duration of the Games. A depiction of the brewery, a landmark Brisbane building, appears on the front of can, establishing its local identity.

Associated person

Tibor Szalai

Registration number

H49612