That beer with the old-time mystique is back on shelves in bottles of its original formula in the city where it was first brewed more than a century and a half ago.

 

Schlitz was the top-selling beer for much of the first half of the 20th century. But recipe changes and a series of snafus made the beer -- in many a drinker's opinion -- undrinkable, turning what was once the world's most popular brew into little more than a joke.

 

But after decades of dormancy, the beer is back.

 

 

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Will they bring back the eight back bottles too? :banana:

That beer with the old-time mystique is back on shelves in bottles of its original formula in the city where it was first brewed more than a century and a half ago.

 

Schlitz was the top-selling beer for much of the first half of the 20th century. But recipe changes and a series of snafus made the beer -- in many a drinker's opinion -- undrinkable, turning what was once the world's most popular brew into little more than a joke.

 

But after decades of dormancy, the beer is back.

 

 

Full Story

 

I saw this last night, it brought back some memories. I guess I'll have to buy some for old time's sake.

Will they bring back the eight back bottles too? :banana:

Eight Pack bottles that is.

I'm not a drinker, but maybe we should have a poll on everyone's preferred drink.

I bought a six pack around 1998 and it was the absolute worst beer I had ever drank.

My friend had someone a couple months ago, and let's just say I wouldn't mind never tasting that again, lol.

I am proud to say I drank a lot of it back in the day!

Whats next, Hudepohl? Hudy De Lite?

I don't drink, but I remember the Stroh's commercials from Reds radio when I was growing up, and from the vendors at the ballpark. Is it still around?

I don't drink, but I remember the Stroh's commercials from Reds radio when I was growing up, and from the vendors at the ballpark. Is it still around?

 

The end finally came on February 8, 1999, when word came down from Stroh headquarters that the 149 year-old brewer was selling its labels to the Pabst Brewing Company and Miller Brewing Company. John Stroh III, now company president and chief executive, said of the decision to sell: "Emotionally, it was an extremely difficult one to make, knowing that it would impact our loyal employees, and recognizing that it would mean the end of our family's centuries old brewing tradition that had become, in essence, an important part of our identity.[3]

 

After its disolution in 2000, some Stroh brands were discontinued, while others were purchased by other breweries. The Pabst Brewing Company acquired the most Stroh/Heilman brands. They currently produce Colt 45 malt liquor, Lone Star, Schaefer, Schlitz, Schmidt's, Old Milwaukee, Old Style, Stroh's, and St. Ides. The Miller Brewing Company got Mickey's Malt Liquor and Henry Weinhard's. Most other Stroh/Heileman brands disappeared after 2000.[4]

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroh_Brewery_Company

 

You gotta love Wiki. :lol:

The end finally came on February 8, 1999, when word came down from Stroh headquarters that the 149 year-old brewer was selling its labels to the Pabst Brewing Company and Miller Brewing Company. John Stroh III, now company president and chief executive, said of the decision to sell: "Emotionally, it was an extremely difficult one to make, knowing that it would impact our loyal employees, and recognizing that it would mean the end of our family's centuries old brewing tradition that had become, in essence, an important part of our identity.[3]

 

After its disolution in 2000, some Stroh brands were discontinued, while others were purchased by other breweries. The Pabst Brewing Company acquired the most Stroh/Heilman brands. They currently produce Colt 45 malt liquor, Lone Star, Schaefer, Schlitz, Schmidt's, Old Milwaukee, Old Style, Stroh's, and St. Ides. The Miller Brewing Company got Mickey's Malt Liquor and Henry Weinhard's. Most other Stroh/Heileman brands disappeared after 2000.[4]

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroh_Brewery_Company

 

You gotta love Wiki. :lol:

 

Schmidt's Gay?

Schmidt's Gay?

 

That's the first thing that came to my mind when this thread started, BUT since I enjoy my account here on BGP I didn't want to post the video. :lol:

 

Useless tidbit about that sketch, the original airing used a Van Halen song, the reruns on Comedy Central or elsewhere have used a generic/awful song.

I might buy a 6 pack and put it on a shelf so my grand kids will have something to talk about. It's definitely not worth drinking.

Whats next, Hudepohl? Hudy De Lite?

 

Burger, brewed with pure artesion water!