"What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)" is a song written by Glenn Sutton. The song's title is a reference to beer, specifically Schlitz beer, which for many years was advertised with the slogan, "The beer that made Milwaukee famous." In 1968, Jerry Lee Lewis released his version as a single. It became a top-ten hit on Billboard's country chart and made a minor impact on the Billboard Hot 100. Chart performance Cover versions Johnny Bush released a version of the song on his 1968 record "Undo the Right." In the United Kingdom, a version by Rod Stewart charted at No. 4 in 1972 as a double A-side with "Angel." The Texas band What Made Milwaukee Famous takes its name from this song. Irish-American Celtic punk band Flogging Molly included a live cover of the song on their 1997 debut album, Alive Behind the Green Door. References 1968 songs 1968 singles Rod Stewart songs Lynn Anderson songs Jerry Lee Lewis songs Songs written by Glenn Sutton Song recordings produced by Jerry Kennedy Song recordings produced by Eddie Kilroy Smash Records singles Songs about alcohol Songs about Wisconsin