Gateway Clipper Fleet Beer 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Pittsburgh's Riverboat Beer Can

Brewed and packaged by the Pittsburgh Brewing Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this can was produced in partnership with the famous Gateway Clipper Fleet. Founded by John E. Connelly, the Gateway Clipper Fleet grew to become one of the most prominent inland riverboat excursion fleets in the United States, offering cruises along Pittsburgh's iconic Three Rivers—the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio.

Pittsburgh Brewing Company, long celebrated for producing regional staples such as Iron City Beer, frequently collaborated with local civic institutions, sports franchises, and regional attractions to produce commemorative and souvenir cans. This promotional release was offered aboard the cruise vessels, providing passengers with a customized local beverage as they toured the city waterways.

The label artwork highlights a maritime theme, showcasing a central anchor insignia alongside illustrations of the fleet's paddlewheel riverboats. Collectors recognize minor graphic and text variations across different manufacturing runs, representing changes made to brewery text and vessel renderings over the course of its production.