Schlitz Beer: Discontinued Since 1982—Not in Dayton, Ohio

Schlitz Beer is no longer produced. The final Schlitz brewery (Milwaukee, WI) closed in 1982 after Stroh's acquisition. The brand exists only as:

• Pabst Blue Ribbon-owned label: Contract-brewed "Schlitz" (nostalgia marketing, not original formula)
• Vintage collectibles: Cans, signs, trays — breweriana market
• Pop culture references: "The beer that made Milwaukee famous"

Dayton, Ohio Alternatives

For classic American lager fans in Dayton:

• Warped Wing Brewing (Dayton) — Trotwood Lager, Ermal's Belgian
• Toxic Brew Company (Dayton) — seasonal lagers
• Yellow Springs Brewery (nearby) — year-round lager
• Heidelberg Distributing — carries Pabst contract Schlitz if distributed

Schlitz History

Founded 1849 (Milwaukee). #1 US beer 1902-1953. Formula changes (1970s cost-cutting) → quality collapse → market share evaporation. Stroh's (1982) → Pabst (1999).

Original Schlitz: gone. Seek craft lager instead.