Steelers fans drink the hard stuff, hard as iron that is

If the Dallas Cowboys truly are America’s Team, then you can make a strong case for the Pittsburgh Steelers being America’s Blue Collar Team. The Steelers represent working America, playing in a city that defines a hardnosed, lunch-pale-carrying way of life. Unlike the Cowboys with their shiny uniforms and diva cheerleaders, there’s not much that's pretty about the Steelers. They have a quarterback who punches the clock and puts in a solid productive day’s work. There's nothing flashy, and there’s certainly not much that’s pretty about Ben Roethlisberger, especially that Sasquatch that has taken up residence on his face. The Steelers also have a hefty running back affectionately known as the Bus, who even when injured, consistently grinds out four, five, six yards between stops. The Bus, or Jerome Bettis as he is listed on the official roster, isn’t flashy either, but he’s a grinder and everybody loves him. In fact what’s not to love about the Steelers? They have everything from an iron-jawed coach, to a terrific family of owners to a long-haired defensive back who would fight through a brick wall to make a tackle. That is why when Super Bowl XL rolls around Feb. 5, most American’s will be waving Terrible Towels and guzzling Iron City Beer. You’ve heard of this stuff, right? Iron City Beer has been brewing in Pittsburgh since the mid-1800s, and is a rich part of the city’s history. Iron City Beer is available in limited areas in numerous states. However, if you’re a Steelers fan who can’t find the stuff at you local convenience store, you can, of course, purchase the beer online through the Pittsburgh Brewing Company Web site. If you’re not ordering the Iron City Beer, you may want to visit the company’s Web site anyway. It has some neat history about PBC and about brewing beer in the Steel City. Plus there’s an interesting news release concerning the PBC vice president’s challenge to Pete Coors before last week's Steelers game in Denver. By now, we all know who won that bet, but it’s still interesting even after the fact. Here’s a note about Iron City Beer: ESPN NFL reporter Len Pasquarelli, appearing on Eric Kuselias’ The SportBash radio show Tuesday, said he likes the Iron City Light best because the regular stuff gives him a headache. That may be a good tip, or as Kuselias said, Pasquarelli may just be a lightweight.