Whatever, that's cool. Pretty sure the original Fort Pitt was not an English ale with colonial-era hops. A quick search yields some reviews for a Fort Pitt Lager made by Duquesne Brewing Co. from late last year, listed as an Amber/Vienna Lager. EDIT: Seems that local beer biz folk have an inclination to dredge up & trademark old names then slap them on whatever they want, a la the Independent "Brewing" Company. That still bugs the hell out of me.
Ft. Pitt Brewing Co. also brewed a "Pale Ale" in the 40s, besides a few different pilsners/light lagers. Granted, it's highly unlikely that the new beer is the same recipe as that one ("Colonial hops"?). They also brewed a golden ale from their secondary brand, Old Shay (which was also later a Jones brand, lasting into the 1980s if not longer). Duquense also brewed a number of ales, including the dry-hopped w/Saaz Silver Top Ale and the Canadian brand, Frontenac Stock Ale, which gained its US reputation during Prohibition.
Huh, thanks for that! I have a feeling that you may be more knowledgeable about the history of the brand than its new owner.
I had a relative that worked at Ft Pitt Brewery in Sharpsburg so I am interested in this from a sentimental aspect. I see the reviews for the lager online but never saw it available anywhere. Not sure if it was something released once and stopped by lawsuits.
So I bought some this week and it tastes to me like a weaker version of Bass Ale. I tried to add the brewery so I could add the beer and it was not approved but I received no feedback. The can shows Fort Pitt Brewing Company but it is really Duquesne which is contract brewed at City Brewing in Latrobe. Any advice on the right way to get this beer added?
