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8-MAR-2026 | Schlitz Beer’s “Purity is Supreme” Ad by Claude Hopkins


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Schlitz Beer’s “Purity is Supreme” Ad by Claude Hopkins

Purity is Supreme
The materials we use are the best we can buy. And a partner in our business selects them.
The goodness of Schlitz is due largely to them.
But the supremacy of Schlitz as a home beer has been gained by the fact of its absolute purity.
Purity is not so conspicuous as some qualities in beer, yet it is very expensive. That is why it is rare.
But what does it matter how good a beer is if it is not a pure beer? If its use is unhealthful? If its result is biliousness?
Schlitz beer is known as the pure beer the world over. 🏁

Thought leadership hook.
Intentional use of present perfect tense & passive voice. It creates a certain tone of credibility. “The materials we use are,” “the goodness of Schlitz is due largely to them,” “But the supremacy of Schlitz as a home beer has been gained…”
“But” as a micro-hook. See how each time it’s used, you’re reengaged: “wait, where are we going now?”
Repetition to hammer home a negative judgement of the status quo, non-pure beer. Ouch. Then an immediate cut with the subtle callback to the hook. Deductive reasoning gives us: “Schlitz is the supreme beer.” Rollercoaster: negative spotlight on “impure” beer followed by the best possible positive focus on Schlitz, the "purest” beer. And, scene. Masterclass!
