Recent content by GGAllin

Yeah it was always a local favorite because it was brewed nearby, but Rolling Rock popularity spiked in the 90s. There was a scene in Reality Bites (I think) where the characters are hanging out on a roof in Seattle drinking green bottles of Rolling Rock. I remember seeing that and thinking it...

Maybe need a post asking how many posts asking about how many fake injuries?

You will fit in just fine with the locals by still calling it Heinz Field. The change got some blowback. But that is kind of in our DNA. I notice many of you incorrectly refer to it as “Pittsburg”. It is spelled Pittsburgh in the Scottish traditional manor with an “h”. In 1891 they tried to...

Iron City was definitely a Pittsburgh steelworker favorite. I think IC Light was an adaptation that most breweries had to make in the 70s - light beer - due to declining sales and more health conscious consumers. I think it and Miller Lite are two of the only light beers brewed to be that way...

Bumping this for anyone looking for PGH recommendations.

Lol. Iron City has a bad rap but it’s as good as any other cheap drinker. But there are a whole lot better options for local beer in Pittsburgh.

If you are making the trip to Pittsburgh here are some of my suggestions. If you’re a craft beer drinker there are some great choices and I am happy to help with your itinerary. All near Heinz Field: UPMC Science Center Andy Warhol museum Bike and beers on 3 Rivers Heritage Trail - 5 mile ride...

Unfortunately I was at Pitt for his second stint and not his first. But when I met him he couldn’t have been a nicer person. A legend for both programs and a great ambassador for the game. Looking forward to a good game and a great time this weekend. H2P

Lol. I know he was from Lynchburg but I thought Coach Majors was a Johnny Walker Red fan.