Drink-a-Pint

There’s something about lists that just feels right. Maybe it’s how they bring order to a chaotic world? Maybe it’s because everyone likes a winner? Or, maybe it’s because lists are easy to post so I have to type even less than I normally do? No matter what it is, laziness aside, lists help make the world go ’round and lists about beer are no exception.

So, without further ado, Drink-a-Pint is proud to present: The Brewers Association Top 50 Breweries for 2007!

Maybe it’s my ever-present East Coast bias, but the top 50 craft brewery list was actually pretty interesting. While I expected Sam Adams to be at the top, I was surprised Magic Hat didn’t make the top 10 and, for some reason, I thought Victory was much more popular than its #35 ranking. And, since the brewery is right down the street from my office, I was definitely bummed to see Flying Fish was nowhere to be found (*sniff*).

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It’s been known as “The beer that made Milwaukee famous” as well as a bunch of other things I’ve heard it called throughout college, but now it’s back for more. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back to the stage: Schlitz!

Yes, I know what you’re thinking and I’m probably thinking the same thing too, but let’s put aside our beer snobbiness and see what we’ve got here.

On the 75th anniversary of its return to Chicago following Prohibition, Pabst Brewing Company is re-launching Schlitz “Classic 1960s Formula” based on the original recipe and packaged in traditional “Brown Glass” throughout the city. 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 initially be available at select locations with a planned citywide expansion slated for 2009.

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