Wikipedia talk:Articles for deletion/Schlabst

This is peter wilt, creator of Schlabst. Schlabst is a unique mixed malt beverage along the lines of an Arnold Palmer (iced tea and lemonade) albeit, much newer (August, 2008). Pabst Brewing Co. has supported the promotion of Schlabst at several events including Schlabstfest at the Highbury Pub, Schlabst Taste Test at AJ Bombers, Schlitztoberfest at Best Place Tavern and Festivus at Leff's Lucky Town. The Pabst Brewing Company has created promotions at these bars, made up and given away Schlabst T-shirts, Snuggies, lip balm (Schlabstick) and other prizes and is now planning regular Tuesday night Schlabst Specials at historic Southport Lanes (an original Schlitz Tavern) in Chicago. There are dozens, if not hundreds of photos documenting Schlabst growing popularity which can be viewed here.

There are documented tastings of Schlabst in nine states and the roll out of Schlitz nationally in April is sure to make Schlabst a national, though, somewhat underground, phenomena. Speaking of underground, the historic Blue Ribbon Hall at the Historic Pabst Brewery is hosting Schlabst Art Underground March 12th featuring national recording artist Pezzettino and nine other artists. This is another example of the validity of Schlabst as a unique consumer product recognized as such by a growing number of people in the Midwest and even nationally.

The Schlabst website, www.schlabst.com, two Schlabst Facebook pages and Schlabst Twitter account are all relatively popular for a product of its nature with hundreds if not thousands of regular visitors.

The unique nature and limited availability of Schlabst makes an entry on Wikipedia important for those that hear about it, but have few other trusted sites to learn about it.

I didn't create the site (i don't know who did), but i do believe that it's important to keep it up, so those that are newly introduced Schlabst will be able to get reliable information. I do think that more information needs to be added to the Wiki Schlabst site to improve the depth of the information. Much of this new information could be gleaned from the November, 2010 Milwaukee Magazine feature and the Schlabst web site itself.

Thanks for reading.

peter