What happened to Iron City Beer?
What happened to Iron City Beer?
On June 11, 2009, it was reported that the brewery was moving their production to Latrobe, Pennsylvania. That move was completed and Iron City is now produced in the former Latrobe Brewery that was once used to produce Rolling Rock….Iron City Brewing Company.
| Pittsburgh Historic Designation | |
|---|---|
| Designated | 1979 |
Is Iron City Beer still made in Pittsburgh?
But after it was bought out in 2007, the brewing eventually stopped in Pittsburgh, and production moved to Latrobe in Westmoreland County. Now, Iron City Beer is returning to Allegheny County.
Who bought Iron City?
Pittsburgh Brewing Co., headquartered in Pittsburgh and brewing in Latrobe, was sold to Kittanning-based mining company founder Cliff Forrest. The company making Iron City beer, headquartered in Pittsburgh and brewing in Latrobe, has been sold to Kittanning-based mining company founder Cliff Forrest.
Is Iron City Beer good?
As a lighter beer, however, Iron City Beer is very interesting. The flavor of Iron City Beer is very subtle, and nothing about the recipe immediately jumps out as prominent. Each element of the beer is very well-balanced, and the flavors come together into a single, mild taste. That taste, however, is fairly faint.
Why is it called Iron City beer?
In 2007, the brewery was purchased and renamed to it’s original name of “Iron City Brewing Company.” In May 2009, due to the aging Lawrenceville facility, Iron City Brewing signed a deal with the City Brewing Company to begin producing beer at their former Latrobe Brewing Company plant.
Is Iron City beer Union made?
Here’s a list of beers and ales made by union members….Union-Made Beer.
| Beer Name | Union |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | IUOE/IBT |
| Icehouse | UAW/IAM |
| Iron City | IUE-CWA |
| Iron City Light | IUE-CWA |
What percent alcohol is Iron City Beer?
4.5%
4.5% abv. The signature beer of Pittsburgh since 1861, Iron City was once delivered to Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods by horses. This premium lager beer is still being brewed fresh daily at the Brewery on Liberty Avenue in Lawrenceville.
Do they still sell Old Milwaukee beer?
Old Milwaukee is brewed throughout the USA and various packages are currently distributed in all 50 US states, many Canadian provinces, and in select international markets.