"Stag Golden Lager is one such living legend, surviving Prohibition and numerous changes of ownership since it was first brewed in Illinois over 100 years ago. Despite the brand's prestige, Stag seems to be getting harder to find year after year."
"Rather than brewing Stag in proprietary brewing facilities, Pabst pays other production breweries to make the beer. This process is called contract brewing. Pabst had the beer contract-brewed by MillerCoors (later Molson Coors) for a long time, but is now under agreement with both Anheuser-Busch InBev and City Brewing."
"Belleville was settled by many German families, who brought with them a wealth of brewing tradition. Griesedieck was from a famous brewing family and used a traditional German lager recipe to introduce Stag, bridging"
Stag Golden Lager represents a brewing legacy spanning over a century, originating from Illinois roots and surviving Prohibition and multiple ownership transitions. Currently owned by Pabst, the brand is produced through contract brewing arrangements with Anheuser-Busch InBev and City Brewing rather than proprietary facilities. The beer's availability has declined significantly, with reports suggesting keg discontinuation, though pack formats remain available through online retailers and select Midwestern locations. Despite reduced distribution, Stag maintains cultural significance in Illinois and the broader Midwest, sustained by regional pride and historical connection to German brewing traditions established in Belleville.
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