| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 19, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 19, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/schlitz-ending-production-beer-that-made-milwaukee-famous/ |
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It's the last call for one of America's longest-running beers.
The final batch of Schlitz, once dubbed "The beer that made Milwaukee famous,"
will be brewed this weekend.
Founded in 1849, the brand grew massively in 1871 after the Great Chicago Fire
destroyed many of Chicago's breweries.
Schlitz ...