Beer has a long history in the United States, with some brands dating back to as early as 1829 still thriving today. Here are the 15 oldest American beers still available for purchase today;  #15.  STRAUB, Straub Brewing, 1872   The family owned Straub Brewery boasts a longstanding tradition of independent brewers. Straub beer-which dates back to the late nineteenth century-may be found across retailers in Pennsylvania.                                                  #14.  Coors Banquet, Molson Coors Brewing Company, 1873:  This American lager was born in the gold rush town of Golden in Central Colorado.  Immigrant Adolph Coors founded the Golden Brewery Company within a decade of moving to the United States. Coors Banquet-featuring the brand's signature gold cans and shot glass bottles-has been available in all 50 states since 1991.                                #13.  Leinenkugel's Original, Molson Coors Brewing Company, 1867:  John Leinenkugel knew what he was doing when he created this classic American Pilsner. The 150 year old, award winning beer is still going strong in retailers across the country, and the brand has since expanded its offerings to include several beloved summer shandies, IPA's and more.                     #12.  Hamm's, MillerCoors Company, 1865:  Hamm's history-begins with Theodore Hamm, who immigrated from Germeny to Minnesota in the mid 1800's. Known for its "The Beer...Refreshing!" Marketing campaigns, Hamm's is still beloved to beer drinkers today in select states.                                                                      #11.  SCHELL's - August Schell Brewing Company, 1860:  August Schell, a German immigrant, often took risks to create the best possible beer. In the early years of his venture, he explored refrigeration, new technology and innovative methodology.                        #10.   Point Special Lager, Stevens Point Brewery, 1857:  Known for its balance and strong hop aroma, this American Pilsner hails from Wisconsin and remains one of the Seven Point Brewery's most iconic beers.                                                                                   #9.  WEINHARD's Private Reserve, Miller Coors, 1856:  The roots of this Miller Coors owned brand lie with German-American brewer Henry Weinhard, who launched Oregon's First Craft Beer in Portland.  Recently, the company relaunched its original brew for consumers in the Pacific Northwest.                        #8.  McSorley's, Pabst Brewing Company, 1854:  Located in NYC's East Village, McSorley's Old Ale House has been a Manhattan Landmark since its beginnings.  At the 7th Street location and select retailers in the eastern U.S., visitors can sample McSorley's Ale, a rich, golden-hued favorite among beer drinkers.                                                                      #7.  Stroh's Pabst Brewing Company, 1850:  At 28, founder Bernhard Stroh started selling his pilsner door-to-door in Detroit. Today, the Stroh's family recipe is still going strong.                                                #6.  Schlitz, Pabst Brewing Company, 1849:  Schlitz was the creation of Milwaukee based brewer Joseph Schlitz. While it's still available today, the brand fell from grace in the 1970's due to a rather unfortunate advertising campaign. Today, the beer is mostly drank by nostalgic Midwesterners.                                             #5.  Old Milwaukee, Pabst Brewing Company, 1849:  Wisconsin seems to have been a popular place to brew beer in the 1800's.  This brand, also acquired by Pabst Brewing Company in 2000, has stood the test of time and has won 19 awards at the Great American Beer Festival.                                                                      #4.  Blatz Beer, Pabst Brewing Company, 1846:  With roots also in Wisconsin, this American Lager was brewed with creator Val Blatz's German heritage in mind. It's available in a few select markets.                    #3.  Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Pabst Brewing Company, 1844:  There are a few beers as synonymous with American barbecues as the classic PBR. Fun fact:  Back in the day, this brand featured an actual blue ribbon in its packaging.                                                     #2.  Schaefer, Pabst Brewing Company, 1842:  Nicknamed "New York's Original Lager", this beer came to the Big Apple in 1842 and was reestablished in Utica, NY, in 2020, after nearly 40 years of being brewed exclusively in Pennsylvania.                                 #1. Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale & Porter, Yuengling Brewing, 1829; the oldest American beer looks pretty dang good for its age. The bitter pale ale undergoes a two-step european brewing process for its uniquely herbal taste and rich mouth feel.