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.
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Old Milwaukee was first brewed in 1890 and reintroduced in 1955 as a value priced beer by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. 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.
Old Milwaukee Light was awarded the Gold medal in the category American-Style Light Lager at the 2008 World Beer Cup. [1] In 1987 Old Milwaukee came up with the first beer/party ball. It contains five gallons of beer and is still sold today.
Old Milwaukee Light has been awarded numerous awards at the Great American Beer Festival. Most recently, it was awarded the gold medal three consecutive years: 2005, 2006 and 2007. Old Milwaukee Light received the silver medal in 2008.
| 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 |