Schlitz Malt Liquor 24 Oz Tab Top Can

Stroh Detroit Schlitz Malt Liquor

Following the acquisition of Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company by Detroit's Stroh Brewery Company, production of the long-standing Schlitz Malt Liquor line transitioned under the Stroh corporate umbrella. This 24-ounce oversized container, frequently dubbed the "Master Cylinder" among breweriana enthusiasts, features the iconic charging bull mascot set against the bold Schlitz Malt Liquor graphic layout.

During Stroh's tenure, mandatory brewery listings prominently credited Detroit, Michigan. For collectors of oversized cans, this packaging represents a pivotal era in American brewing when major regional breweries consolidated operations.

Known manufacturing variations exist across different production runs. These variations include differences in mandatory location text—featuring single-city Detroit statements or multi-city brewery plant listings—as well as differences in alcohol content labeling and federal warning text. The commanding size and heritage branding make this can a notable focus for malt liquor and Stroh breweriana collections.