Iron City Beer

10/20/06: Pale lager from Steeler Country, had this many times in the past sampled a single for old times sake. Corny light scent, light gold pour minimal white head, crisp yet watery on the palate, typical swill taste. Blue collar beer for sure, used to be able to get this at one of my college hang outs for 50 cents a can.

(**IMPORTANT NOTE: This rating is for "Olde Frothingslosh" and not Iron City, they are not the same brew tho this site considers them to be the same.**) Oh frothy sloshy, why am I the first to rate you? You have been around Pittsburgh for fifty years now. Only specially made in batches once in a while. I remember fondly those models on your cans, probably some of the more collectible in existence. This can is the 50th anniversary can, has a picture of Rege on it. Oh my garsh its frothingslarth, is proudly printed on the front. Pop the lid of this 12 oz can and you get a sour whiff of Pittsburgh style lager. The pour of this brew is ubiquitous pale yellow lager, like any typical american brew. The taste is near Iron City but more like Old German. You gotta love this stuff, cheap and fun. You know, KDKA was the first commercial radio station in the USA. Not quite as smooth as I would like but it is definitely OK with it’s gentleman like manners. No hops or malt detectable so it also lacks that bitterness inherent with such brews. Finish is well behaved and friendly, a good session brew. Try it, you may like it. Iron City lovers will accept this in stride.

Nice aluminum bottle. Color was Light gold, with little aroma or flavor. Overall, not a very good pale lager.

Metal Bottle: Had several of these on vacation in Pittsburgh a few years ago. It was recommended by the bartender. It goes down smooth, good bitter, easy palate. Would drink again, better than IC Light. Good cheap beer.

i12oz bottle. was sweet with a hint of caramel almost. didnt expect much and exceeded my predictions. nice cheap brew in my opinion. drinkable

An underrated and underappreciated historical Pittsburgh brew. The aroma is mostly hops, maybe some light malt, and a bit of adjuncts. The appearance is a dark yellow-gold color with a moderate, bubbly white head. Taste is bitter and somewhat sour, with a hearty iron effect. Thin, somewhat oily, and only light carbonation. A great cheap beer that continues to stand the test of time.

The cheese and crackers don’t even make it tasty... guess there’s a reason why it’s only $1.50!

Pours fizzy and yellow. The aroma is bland and lifeless. The watery taste is of very mild malt and a touch of hops. The finish is equally unimpressive.