Iron City Beer
Jonathan and I went to Monaca, PA recently to visit the relatives. He had a great time sitting in firetrucks and looking at firefighting equipment with his Great-Grandpa and I had a great time drinking some Iron City Beer. In case it wasn’t obvious, Monaca is relatively near Pittsburgh. Uncle Alex had come IC in the fridge, so I had to give it a try.
IC is a gold or deep yellow color that is darker than your average straw colored mainstream lager. Since I wanted to drink it from the can like God and the Steelers intended, I only poured a little of it into a glass for color, aroma, and some tasting. It smells like adjuncts, probably corn and little bit of sweetness. It tasted the same way, with the sweetness in the finish. I was surprised by the light carbonation compared to the over carbonation of most mainstream lagers. It helped the slightly sweet corn flavor come through more clearly. I preferred the lower carbonation, but otherwise I think it’s an ‘acquired’ taste. I’ll leave the IC for trips to Pittsburgh. Go Steelers!
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