Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company

Location:         Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Website:          Schlitz

One of the most iconic breweries in the world was founded by German immigrant Joseph Schlitz who cam to the USA in 1850. In 1856 he took over management of a brewery after the owner died, married the widow and renamed it to Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company.
Although the brewery enjoyed many years of success in 1982 it was acquired by the Stroh Brewery of Detroit. The Schlitz brands are sometimes produced by the Pabst Brewing Company and the brewery buildings are now home to offices, a school and a restaurant.

 

Inscription: Schlitz Schlitz The Beer that made Milwaukee Famous.

Height: 17.5 cms

Diameter: 9 cms

Volume:

Remarks: It is quite possible that this glass isn't intended to be drunk from but is actually a straw holder.