Revelers celebrate the first shipment of beer from the Schlitz Brewery after the Cullen-Harrison Act allowed the sale of beer in 1933.

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Published April 7, 2008 at 5:19 a.m.

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Posted by dexxter on April 7, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (report)

The Schlitz thing is really cool! Also, I just found these guys on MySpace. Figured I'd give them a plug as long as we're talking about beer. http://www.myspace.com/beerchaser

Posted by BombShelter on April 7, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. (report)

Right on Brew City! Did you also know on on the anniversary of beer being once again legal there is big news from Schlitz! SCHLITZ ORIGINAL FORMULA MAKES A COMEBACK! Chicago's First Schlitz Distributor Recreates Horse-Drawn Wagon Deliveries of First Cases to Old Schlitz Tied-Houses on 75th Anniversary of Legal Beer in America. Chicago, April 7, 2008 - Schlitz, long known as "The beer that made Milwaukee famous" and once the best-selling beer in the United States, makes a comeback today on the 75th anniversary of its return to Chicago following Prohibition. Pabst Brewing Company in Woodridge, Ill., which now produces the iconic brand, is re-launching Schlitz "Classic 1960s Formula" based on the original recipe and packaged in traditional "Brown Glass" - a packaging innovation that Schlitz introduced in 1912 to prevent light from spoiling beer before it can be served. Chicago is third in a phased re-launch of Schlitz that included Florida and Minnesota markets late last year. The initial roll-out of six- and twelve-pack varieties, priced comparable to other premium domestic brands, will be to select Schlitz accounts with a citywide expansion slated for 2009.

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