BONUS: More Than Iron City Beer: A Look Inside Pittsburgh Brewing Company

BONUS: More Than Iron City Beer: A Look Inside Pittsburgh Brewing Company

Author: Chris Luecke January 2, 2026 Duration: 32:40

In true Manufacturing Happy Hour style, we head back to Pittsburgh, PA to drink the region's most iconic beer - Iron City - in an iconic Pittsburgh manufacturing facility. We sit down with Alex Gonzalez, Plant Manager at Pittsburgh Brewing Company. Part of our Made Here Series with the Industrial Solutions Network.

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