This bottle is older, from the original Pgh Brewing. Quite surprizing 12 oz brown bottle with a twist off cap. Unfiltered, causes a swirling effect when you pour because of the gunk on the bottom of the bottle. I never would have thunk that Pgh Brewing would have made an unfiltered beer. Very dark, stoutish appearance. Roasty aroma, attractive olfactory. Initial taste is that of a slight vinegar and porter. A positive impression considering the original augustiner did not really turmn my head. Roasty, mild burned wood flavors. Decent carbonation. Finish lacks any bitter or alky linger. Very good example of a dark friendly beer. Should have tried this sooner. I hope the new owners will keep the recipe the same. Would buy again, nice bargain considering the price.

At the Trivia Pub. Yes I had this many times before but I did not want to rate from memory. This is said to be the original light beer, the first of it’s kind. Has a ubiquitous pale yellow american lager appearance and color. The aroma is lightly tart. Rather clean and crisp on the initial flavor impact. Very little if any detectable bitterness. However, it does has a slight iron city industrial background that is so prevalent in Pittsburgh Brewing’s beers. Good amount of welcomed carbonation provides some exciting tingle. Finish is mild and well behaved, no offense in this brew. Finish provides a little of that Pittsburgh Brewing industrialism that lingers for a short while after the session. Good session brew. Also, decent personality for a light beer.

Bottle. Dark brown body with a fizzy head... almost looks like a viscous cola of sorts. Aromas are dark and sweet, but not very complex. I can pick up a light bit of chocolate, toffee and maybe some dark fruit and brown sugar... Flavor tips more towards the fruit side of this spectrum. Prunes are definitely there, and they hover over top of a chocolaty malt roast. It still lacks the complexity of a great beer, but is by far the best thing that Pittsburgh Brewing Company has going that I have seen.