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Mr. Westemeier, I found an old ashtray with Silvertop beer on it. Could you tell me Who, when,produced Silertop beer & if it is stiil made or when it stopped being produced. Thank You

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Silver Top beer was made by the Duquesne Brewing Co. in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh). At one time it was one of the 10 biggest breweries in the U.S., but went out of business in the 70s.
They had a number of brand names, of which Silver Top was one.
I don't know anything about what old advertising items are worth, but you might be able to sell it on eBay or someplace like that.

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Award-winning beer writer, columnist, and brewing consultant, as well as Grand Master Beer Judge. I can provide descriptions of beer styles and comparisons between commercial examples. Advice on how to evaluate different beers. Use of different ingredients in brewing. Details about brewing technology, both commercial and homebrewing. Please don't ask me about old beer bottles, ashtrays, etc.

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