Buckhorn Beer: Still Available Or A Faded Memory?

Buckhorn Beer was first produced by the Lone Star Brewing Company and later acquired by the Olympia Brewing Company in the 1970s. It is now a product of the Pabst Brewing Company, which was bought by beer industry veteran Eugene Kashper in 2014. While it is unclear where Buckhorn Beer can be purchased, there are recent reviews of people drinking it in various locations. Additionally, there is Buckhorn-branded merchandise available to buy on Etsy.

Buckhorn Beer's history

Buckhorn Beer was first produced by the Lone Star Brewing Company. In the 1970s, the brand was acquired by Olympia Brewing, which was experiencing financial difficulties at the time. Olympia Brewing began selling Buckhorn as a low-end beer to improve its market share. During this period, Buckhorn was popular among laid-off loggers and mill workers in Ardenvoir.

Olympia Brewing was founded in 1896 by German immigrant Leopold Friederich Schmidt, in Tumwater, Washington. In 1983, the company was bought by G. Heileman Brewing Company, which was then purchased by Stroh Brewery Company in 1996. In 1999, most of the Stroh brands, including Olympia, were acquired by Pabst Brewing Company. The Tumwater brewery was closed in 2003.

In 2014, Pabst was purchased by beer industry veteran Eugene Kashper, and Olympia Beer was brewed under contract by MillerCoors. In 2021, Pabst Brewing Company announced that it was "temporarily pausing production" of Olympia Beer due to a lack of demand. Today, Olympia Beer is produced in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan by Great Western Brewing.

Where to buy Buckhorn Beer

Buckhorn Beer was a product of the Lone Star Brewing Company until the 1970s when it was acquired by Olympia Brewing Company.

You can find Buckhorn Beer memorabilia on Etsy, including t-shirts, beer cans, and bottles. However, it is unclear whether you can still purchase Buckhorn Beer from retailers. BeerMenus, a website that helps you find places to buy craft beer, currently has no nearby places listed that sell Buckhorn Beer.

Buckhorn Beer reviews

Buckhorn Beer was first produced by the Lone Star Brewing Company and was later acquired by the Olympia Brewing Company in the 1970s. The Olympia Brewing Company was bought by the Pabst Brewing Company in 1999, which currently produces Buckhorn Beer.

> Unbelievably horrible swill but when you're a poor, broke college student you could pay more, but you just couldn't pay less than 99 cents a six-pack Buckhorn. And it tasted like it too!

Johnnie Johnson, Untappd, August 2020

> I didn’t know Pabst made other beer

Jody Odom, Untappd, July 2022

> Pabst picked up a lot of old labels. It’s probably all the same shitty beer.

Jerry Chester, Untappd, July 2022

Buckhorn Beer merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, and beer cans, is also available on Etsy.

Buckhorn Beer merchandise

If you're looking for Buckhorn Beer merchandise, Etsy is the place to go. You can find a range of items, including t-shirts, beer cans, bottles, and even a Buckhorn Beer Retro 70s T-Shirt with free shipping to the USA and Colorado.

For a unique gift for a beer lover, check out the Original Framed Abstract Art Buckhorn Beer Can Collage, which is currently 50% off. Or, for a fun and functional item, there's the Buckhorn Beer Steel Tin Aluminum Pull Tab Beer Can, which is also available on Etsy.

If you're looking to add some Buckhorn Beer decor to your bar or man cave, you can find items like a Buckhorn Beer Can Olympia Brewing Co. PNW Design Rustic Country Kitchen Decor Bar Mancave Decor. Or, for a more subtle touch, there's the Buckhorn Beer Bottle, an 11 oz stubby bottle from the 1970s that can be used as a bar prop or collectible.

So whether you're looking for clothing, decor, or something a little different, there's a variety of Buckhorn Beer merchandise available to choose from on Etsy.

Buckhorn Beer's parent company

Buckhorn Beer was initially produced by the Lone Star Brewing Company, based in San Antonio, Texas. In the 1970s, the brand was acquired by Olympia Brewing Company, which itself was bought by G. Heileman Brewing Company in 1983.

G. Heileman Brewing Company was founded by German immigrant Leopold Friederich Schmidt in 1896 and was based in Tumwater, Washington. In 1996, G. Heileman Brewing Company was purchased by Stroh Brewery Company, and in 1999, most of the Stroh brands, including Olympia Brewing Company, were bought by Pabst Brewing Company.

Pabst Brewing Company, therefore, is the current parent company of Buckhorn Beer.

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