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- United States Pabst Brewing Co. announced that Schlitz will cease production indefinitely, ending a 175-year run.
- Wisconsin Brewing Co. brewed an 80-barrel final batch on May 23, 2026, using the 1948 recipe.
- Brewmaster Kirby Nelson opened orders at midnight and reported the batch sold out by 9 a.m.
- Friends of Friends bar in Chicago hosted a send-off weekend while locals gathered at the Verona brewery to celebrate.
