Schlitz Beer: Discontinued, Not Available in Virginia

Schlitz Beer: No Longer Produced

Schlitz beer has been discontinued and is not available for purchase in Virginia or any state.

Timeline

• 1849: Founded in Milwaukee by August Krug, taken over by Joseph Schlitz
• 1902: "The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous" slogan
• 1970s: #2 U.S. brewery (after Anheuser-Busch)
• 1982: Stroh's acquires Schlitz
• 1999: Pabst acquires Stroh's (including Schlitz brands)
• 2008: Pabst discontinues Schlitz flagship lager due to declining sales
• 2010s: Pabst revives "Schlitz" as craft-style nostalgic brand in limited markets (not Virginia)

Current Status

• Original formula: Gone
• Revival versions: Extremely limited distribution (mostly Midwest, specialty retailers)
• Virginia: Not distributed

Alternatives for Nostalgia

• Pabst Blue Ribbon (sister brand, widely available)
• Miller High Life, Hamm's, Old Style (similar classic American lagers)
• Local VA craft lagers: Hardywood, Starr Hill, Three Notch'd, etc.

If you find "Schlitz" today, it's a Pabst-branded revival, not the original Milwaukee brewery's product.