Old Style 6Pk 16OZ Cans

Old Style 6Pk 16OZ Cans is a classic American-style lager brewed at 4.6% ABV, packaged in six tallboy 16-ounce cans. A Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup medal winner, Old Style stands apart from mainstream lagers through its use of Kraeusening — a traditional German double-fermentation technique that distinguishes its flavor and carbonation.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.6%  |  Origin: Midwest, United States  |  Style: American Lager  |  Brewer: Pabst Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Old Style has deep roots in the Midwest, where it became a cultural institution — particularly in Chicago and across Wisconsin and Illinois. The beer is now produced under Pabst Brewing Company. Its grain bill combines Pale 6-Row and Pale 2-Row malts with flaked corn, German Melanoidin malt, and CaraHell specialty malt, hopped with domestic Hallertau and Saaz varieties. The defining production detail is Kraeusening, a double-fermentation method revived in 2009 that naturally conditions the beer for increased carbonation and a richer body than typical American lagers.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet corn and cereal grain lead the nose, followed by gentle notes of white bread and a faint grassiness from the noble hops. The aroma is moderate in intensity — inviting without being assertive.

Taste: The entry is clean and sweet, with prominent corn and white sugar character giving way to a bready, slightly sticky mid-palate. A mild bitterness develops toward the peak, recalling green apple skin and a light herbal quality from the Hallertau and Saaz hops.

Finish: The finish is short to medium, light-bodied and crisp, with a delicate aftertaste that fades cleanly. A trace of residual sweetness and grain lingers without overstaying.

How to Drink Old Style

Old Style is best served ice cold, straight from the can or poured into a chilled pint glass. Its light body and clean carbonation make it an ideal drinking beer on its own, but it also works in simple beer cocktails. A Michelada benefits from Old Style's corn sweetness balancing the lime and hot sauce. A Shandy made with fresh lemonade pairs well with the beer's bready malt character. A Boilermaker alongside a shot of bourbon is a time-honored Midwest tradition that plays off the lager's clean, easy-drinking profile.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and tailgating with friends
• Watching a Cubs or Bears game at home
• Stocking a cooler for a summer fishing trip
• Introducing someone to classic Midwest beer heritage

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Old Style taste like? Old Style is a full-flavored American lager with prominent sweet corn and bready malt character, mild hop bitterness, and a clean, delicate finish. It drinks lighter and crisper than many craft lagers but carries more flavor than most mass-market competitors.

How does Old Style compare to Miller High Life? Both are affordable American lagers with corn-forward profiles, but Old Style uses the Kraeusening double-fermentation process, which gives it a slightly richer body and more natural carbonation than High Life's lighter, more effervescent character.

Is Old Style good for casual drinking? Old Style is built for easy, extended drinking — its 4.6% ABV, light body, and clean finish make it a session-friendly lager that holds up well over multiple rounds.

Where is Old Style made? Old Style is produced by Pabst Brewing Company and has its strongest following in the Midwest, particularly in Chicago, Illinois, and throughout Wisconsin, where it has been a staple for decades.

What foods pair well with Old Style? Chicago-style hot dogs work naturally with the beer's corn sweetness and mild bitterness. Bratwurst and grilled sausages complement the bready malt backbone. Fried fish benefits from the crisp carbonation cutting through the oil. Pizza — deep dish or tavern-style — pairs well thanks to Old Style's clean, refreshing finish. Salted pretzels amplify the beer's grain character.

What sizes does Old Style come in? Old Style is available in multiple formats, including this 6-pack of 16-ounce tallboy cans, as well as standard 12-ounce cans and bottles in various pack sizes.

Is Old Style worth the price? Old Style positions squarely in the value tier of American lagers, but its Kraeusening process and medal wins at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup give it a quality argument that punches above its price point.

Why Old Style?

What separates Old Style from the crowded field of American lagers is the Kraeusening double-fermentation process — a traditional German technique that most domestic brewers abandoned decades ago and that Old Style revived in 2009. That production commitment translates into a noticeably richer carbonation and fuller body than typical lagers at this price point. Recognition at both the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup validates the approach. For drinkers in the Midwest and beyond who want a classic, unpretentious lager with genuine brewing heritage behind it, Old Style delivers substance that the label's storied reputation promises.