This is something that's near and dear, and a childhood memory of driving through San Francisco and seeing this glorious sign in action. The black-and-white pictures don't do it justice, so I added one of the few color ones that I could find.
The SF Chronicle's Peter Hartlaub brought it
to Ted's attention, and Ted brought it to mine.
(you may need a Chronicle e-scription to view)
Good luck locating your "Holy Grail," Peter.
Enjoy!!
"From the land of sky blue waters,
From the land of pines, lofty balsams,
Comes the beer refreshing,
Hamm's, the beer refreshing.
Brewed where nature works her wonders,
Aged for many moons, gently mellowed,
Hamm's the beer refreshing,
Hamm's the beer refreshing.
Hamm's."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC