Pabst ending production of Schlitz Beer, Verona brewing company making one last batch

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous” is getting one last batch.

Pabst Brewing is closing its production line of Schlitz Beer after 177 years of production, but there’s one more chance to get the famous brew. Wisconsin Brewing Company in Verona will be running out one more batch of the beer based on the 1948 version of the beer’s recipe.

Schlitz Brewing was famous for being the first brand to use brown bottles to help preserve the flavor of the beer. The final batch of the brew will go on sale at Wisconsin Brewing on May 23rd.