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Iron City Beer

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2
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bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4371.79/5.01.8/5.04.5%19.9Dimpled mug, English pint, Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
From 1861 to present, Pittsburgh Brewing Company continues to produce fine beers as legendary as the city they come from. Iron City Beer is proudly recognized as one of the finest true lager beers brewed in the United States.
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 mkobes (2104), paramus, New Jersey, USA
1.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/103/54/20
Jun 12, 2007  
Chill and Swill at HDG every Sunday. Pale lager with a hoppy malty aroma. Corny notes. Malty and hoppy flavor. Thin bodied. Ok. Good lawnmower beer.


 cking (1019), North Canton, Ohio, USA
1.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/53/102/57/20
May 24, 2007  
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.


 cheapdark (2015), Monacatootha, Pennsylvania, USA
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/101/55/102/510/20
May 21, 2007    Updated: Sep 28, 2007
(**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.


 b33r (363), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
1.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/53/102/57/20
May 17, 2007  
Nice aluminum bottle. Color was Light gold, with little aroma or flavor. Overall, not a very good pale lager.


SWToxaClassico (14), Nescopeck, Pennsylvania, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/55/103/59/20
May 17, 2007  
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.


tig397 (64), dearborn heights, Michigan, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
May 9, 2007    Updated: Feb 7, 2008
i12oz bottle. was sweet with a hint of caramel almost. didnt expect much and exceeded my predictions. nice cheap brew in my opinion. drinkable


 Derek881 (493), Frederick, Maryland, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/56/102/58/20
May 7, 2007  
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.


 onehotsexychic (101), Albany, New York, USA
1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
1/102/52/102/53/20
May 6, 2007  
The cheese and crackers don’t even make it tasty... guess there’s a reason why it’s only $1.50!



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