The so-called “beer that made Milwaukee famous” is being retired.
Pabst Brewing is ending production of Schlitz after 177 years of existence. Schlitz was once America’s largest brewer after being founded in 1849, and was bought by Pabst in 1999. The company gave permission to Wisconsin Brewing Company to brew an 80-barrel batch of Schlitz next Saturday, using specifications from a 1948 recipe. Pre-orders for the final batch can be made that day and will be available next month.
