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Iconic American Beer Brand Discontinued After 177 Years
Schlitz Premium, the storied lager once billed as “the beer that made Milwaukee famous,” is heading into retirement. Pabst Brewing Co. confirmed this week it is placing the brand on indefinite hiatus, ending production of the nearly…
Tears in Chicago's beer as bars serve final rounds of Schlitz to nostalgic drinkers
The bar had been open for two hours, and all the beer orders were identical. In the basement of Schubas Tavern in Lake View on Wednesday, only a quarter barrel remained. Tonight might be the night, the bartenders said, looking down the bar at the…
50 best beer gardens to enjoy a drink this bank holiday as temperatures to soar
BRITS are stocking up on SPF and heading outdoors this bank holiday weekend as forecasters predict the hottest spell of the year so far. The Met Office has warned the UK could be gripped by a full heatwave — officially defined as three…
Welcome To Wonkette Happy Hour, With This Week's Cocktail, BEER!
Greetings, Wonketeers! I'm Hooper, your bartender. Sit down and grab a beer, friends — preferably a cheap one, definitely one made in a brewery instead of a factory. One of the icons of American beer died this week, and the epic crash and…
Blue Moon releasing blue beer at these Colorado bars
DENVER — A Colorado-born beer is turning blue for May's blue moon. Blue Moon Brewing Company said it will release a limited-time blue beer to participating bars across the country. Blue Moon's signature Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-Style…
Iconic Working-Class American Beer Shuts Down After Over A Century
Schlitz Beer has been discontinued after over a century of brewing, Wisconsin Brewing Company announced May 14, according to Milwaukee Magazine. Schlitz Beer was discontinued by its parent company, Pabst Brewing Company, according to Milwaukee…
Madison Beer Reflects on Backlash After Claiming She Was Supposed to Be in Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next' Video
A harmless fan interaction turned into a viral meme for Madison Beer, and she opened up about the backlash she received when claiming she was supposed to make an appearance in Ariana Grande's “ Thank U, Next ” music video in 2018. See…
Carlsberg Malaysia debuts ChongQing Beer in Malaysia
ChongQing beer, a Chinese lager brand made to pair with Chongqing's famously fiery food, has launched in Malaysia, reflecting the surging appetite for Chinese cuisine in the country. No trip to Chongqing, a mountainous city in southwestern China…
BrewDog co-founder James Watt launches new beer brand
Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Millionaire BrewDog co-founder James Watt has launched a new beer brand after the collapse of his craft brewery chain. Despite BrewDog going into…
FyneFest teams up with Indie Beer campaign
Scotland's biggest beer and music festival FyneFest has joined forces with the UK-wide Indie Beer campaign to help put beer drinkers in touch with genuine independent breweries. Jessica Mason reports. This year the event, which runs from 29-31 May…
Town's Charter Day weekend to be celebrated with a specially brewed beer
Otley Pub Club has teamed up with Otley based brewery Shadow Brewing, who have brewed a special beer, Market Gold and then Otley Bellman Terry Ford will proclaim Otley Charter Day at 1pm in Otley Market Place on Sunday, May 24th. On Friday, May…
Iconic American beer brand discontinued after nearly 200 years
READ MORE: Lucrative jobs for housewives over age 50 that pay up to $200,000: Eight roles that want a mother's experience NOT specific qualifications It was the beer that made Milwaukee famous, but after 177 years of history it's last call for…
Update on CEO selection process
Update on CEO selection process With Dolf van den Brink, HEINEKEN's CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, set to conclude his tenure on May 31, Peter Wennink, Chairman of the HEINEKEN Supervisory Board, commented on behalf of all colleagues:…
Ready-To-Drink Cocktails Keep Growing As Alcohol Sales Slow
Ready-to-drink cocktails remain one of alcohol's strongest growth areas in 2026 as consumers seek convenience, premium canned cocktails, lower-ABV options and bar-style drinks at retail. The alcohol industry has a growth problem. Canned cocktails…
New market hall opens in east Boulder
A new market hall and social venue is now offering all-day food, drinks and work space in east Boulder's Flatiron Park. Why it matters: East & Co. gives the office and biotech campus an anchor for workers, tenants and visitors to eat, meet and…
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