Schlitz Glass

Step back into brewing history with this a Schlitz beer glass, likely from the 1960s-1970s, adorned with the iconic slogan “World's Finest Draught Beer.” Featuring the oxblood red Schlitz logo this is a perfect glass to gift someone with a 6-pack of Schlitz dad beer. It also flatters any bar cart or collection. Standing at 4″ tall, this glass is in excellent collectible condition - no chips, cracks, or major wear (sold as-is).

The Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company, founded in Milwaukee in 1849, gained early renown for introducing the industry-standard brown bottle in 1912, preserving flavor by protecting beer from UV light. Contrary to romantic myths, Schlitz did not donate beer to Chicago after the Great Fire of 1871, but the company’s aggressive early marketing did include building "tied-house” taverns throughout Chicago, often with the Schlitz logo molded into the building façade, such as the beloved Schuba’s Tavern. 

Whether displayed as part of breweriana, local Chicago/Milwaukee memorabilia, or mid-century advertising art, this glass offers more than beverage utility - it’s a piece of Americana. A conversation starter grounded in history, it carries echoes of Schlitz’s legacy and its architectural footprint on Chicago’s social landscape.