Old Milwaukee
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Old Milwaukee is an American lager
-style beer
currently brewed and owned by Pabst Brewing Company
. The Old Milwaukee marquee is used by a family of products which includes Old Milwaukee, Old Milwaukee Light and Old Milwaukee Non-Alcoholic.
. In 1982, the Schlitz Brewing Company and the Old Milwaukee brand were acquired by Stroh Brewery Company
of Detroit. In 2000, Stroh's and all of its beer brands and recipes were acquired by Pabst Brewing, which included the Old Milwaukee brand. All Old Milwaukee products have won top honors at the Great American Beer Festival
and the World Beer Cup. Over the past 10 years, Old Milwaukee Light has won more awards than any other light beer in America.
. http://www.beertown.org/events/wbc/winners_list/winners_2008.html
In 1987 Old Milwaukee came up with the first beer/party ball. It contains five gallons of beer and is still sold today.
. Most recently, it was awarded the gold medal three consecutive years: 2005, 2006 and 2007. Old Milwaukee Light received the silver medal in 2008.
Lager
Lager is a type of beer made from malted barley that is brewed and stored at low temperatures. There are many types of lager; pale lager is the most widely-consumed and commercially available style of beer in the world; Pilsner, Bock, Dortmunder Export and Märzen are all styles of lager...
-style beer
Beer
Beer is the world's most widely consumed andprobably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of sugars, mainly derived from malted cereal grains, most commonly malted barley and malted wheat...
currently brewed and owned by Pabst Brewing Company
Pabst Brewing Company
Pabst Brewing Company is an American company that dates its origins to a brewing company founded in 1844 by Jacob Best and by 1889 named after Frederick Pabst. It is currently the holding company contracting for the brewing of over two dozen brands of beer and malt liquor from defunct companies...
. The Old Milwaukee marquee is used by a family of products which includes Old Milwaukee, Old Milwaukee Light and Old Milwaukee Non-Alcoholic.
History
Old Milwaukee was first brewed in 1890 and reintroduced in 1955 as a value priced beer by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing CompanyJoseph Schlitz Brewing Company
The Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company was an American brewery based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was once the largest producer of beer in the world. Its namesake beer, Schlitz, was known as "The beer that made Milwaukee famous" and was famously advertised with the slogan "When you're out of Schlitz,...
. In 1982, the Schlitz Brewing Company and the Old Milwaukee brand were acquired by Stroh Brewery Company
Stroh Brewery Company
The Stroh Brewery Company was a beer brewery located in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to their own Stroh's brand, they produced or bought the rights to several other brands including Goebel, Schaefer, Schlitz, Augsburger, Erlanger, Lone Star, Old Milwaukee, Red River, and Signature, as well as...
of Detroit. In 2000, Stroh's and all of its beer brands and recipes were acquired by Pabst Brewing, which included the Old Milwaukee brand. All Old Milwaukee products have won top honors at the Great American Beer Festival
Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is a three-day annual event hosted by the Brewers Association, held in Denver, Colorado, in mid to late September or early October. This year, 2011, the festival runs from 29 September through 1 October. The GABF brings visitors from around the world to sample more...
and the World Beer Cup. Over the past 10 years, Old Milwaukee Light has won more awards than any other light beer in America.
World Beer Cup
Old Milwaukee Light was awarded the Gold medal in the category American-Style Light Lager at the 2008 World Beer CupWorld Beer Cup
The World Beer Cup, known as "The Olympics of Beer Competition", is one of several major international beer competitions. It was founded by Association of Brewers President Charlie Papazian....
. http://www.beertown.org/events/wbc/winners_list/winners_2008.html
In 1987 Old Milwaukee came up with the first beer/party ball. It contains five gallons of beer and is still sold today.
Great American Beer Festival
Old Milwaukee Light has been awarded numerous awards at the Great American Beer FestivalGreat American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is a three-day annual event hosted by the Brewers Association, held in Denver, Colorado, in mid to late September or early October. This year, 2011, the festival runs from 29 September through 1 October. The GABF brings visitors from around the world to sample more...
. Most recently, it was awarded the gold medal three consecutive years: 2005, 2006 and 2007. Old Milwaukee Light received the silver medal in 2008.
Alcohol Content/Nutritional Value
| Type | % Alcohol by Weight | % Alcohol by Volume | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Milwaukee | 3.6 | 4.6 | 12.5 | 145 |
| Old Milwaukee Light | 3.1 | 3.9 | 8.3 | 110 |
| Old Milwaukee Ice | 4.6 | 5.9 | 14.4 | 179 |
| Old Milwaukee Non-Alcoholic | 0.3 | 0.4 | 12.1 | 58 |