Woodridge, Illinois
Pilsner · 4.7% ABV
In 1970, The company’s existing breweries can no longer keep up with demand. A 34-acre brewery with an annual production capacity of 4.4 million barrels is opened in Winston-Salem, NC. It is the largest brewery ever built. In 1973, the company sells 21.3 million barrels of beer. In 1982, the Schlitz Brewing Company is acquired by Stroh’s.