USBG Pittsburgh

Cheering on as she pours Bluecoat Gin at the Campari Loves Gin competition

We are loving the takeover of . Thank you come down and check it out!

WE HAVE A WINNER! Huge congratulations to Melody Luchuck for winning our Taste of Pittsburgh Challenge!

She’ll have hometown advantage at the USCC Northeast Regionals on May 12th—her next step toward securing a spot on Team USA for the .

Many thanks to Iron City Distilling for hosting us and our judges Belinda Salyers Alvarez, Amanda Schaffner, Catherine E. Cannon!

It’s time to crown our local champion!

Come hang out at Iron City Distilling as we evaluate the top recipe submissions for the USBG "Taste of Pittsburgh" Challenge. We’ll be sampling the entries to decide who will represent our city at the Northeast Regional Finals.

We’ll have a welcome cocktail waiting for you!
RSVP Here: https://mp.gg/vkjm6jr

CALLING ALL PITTSBURGH BARTENDERS!
The search for our local champion begins NOW.
We are thrilled to officially launch the USBG Pittsburgh "Taste of Pittsburgh" Challenge. This is your first step on the road to the Regional Finals (which we are hosting!) and potentially the World Cocktail Competition in Macau!
THE CHALLENGE:
Create one signature cocktail that captures the flavor, vibe, and story of Pittsburgh. Show us what makes our city special.
KEY DATES:
Submissions Due: Feb 20th (Online)
Live Evaluation: Feb 23rd
HOW TO ENTER:
Members Apply HERE https://sites.google.com/usbg.org/usbgpittsburgh/events/uscc-local-championship
Don't wait—you have 10 days to perfect your recipe. Let's show them what the Steel City can do. 🖤💛

❤️ Which flavor is winning your heart this year? ❤️ The USBG is curious: what’s the ‘star’ of your Valentine’s Day cocktail menu? Use the poll below to let us know! Then, drop a comment: We want to hear your specific flavor pairings or the name of the cocktail you’re shaking up. Let’s inspire the community! Please celebrate responsibly.🍸✨

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our friend and former member, Kyle Lackey, passed away this Monday.
While many of us bond over our work behind the bar, Kyle bonded with us over his genuine love for what sits on the bar. He was a proud "Enthusiast" member—a title he wore well.
Our friend and former member Nancy Cannon shared a memory that captures Kyle perfectly. She first met him at the USBG Pig Roast in 2018. She recalls, "I was thrilled to have a word that described my membership and someone else in the group like me. Our enthusiast membership became our bond and foundation of our friendship."
When asked why he joined the Guild, Kyle famously said he saw it as something to do on his days off when the rest of the world was working—and it didn’t hurt that he enjoyed learning about the world of spirits and wine.
Kyle was fun, funny, and incredibly generous. Nancy remembers “after a USBG event Craig was picking us up as our ‘Uber’ driver when Kyle said he was hungry and did we want to get something to eat with him. We said yes and off to Alla Familia we went, his choice. At the end of the very late meal he insisted on paying the check.” That was just who he was.
We will miss his laugh and his presence at our events.
Arrangements & Tributes:
A celebration of Kyle’s life will be held at a future date. The family asks that you email [email protected] to stay informed on those details.
You can view his obituary here: https://www.snyderfh.com/obituary/Kyle-Lackey
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial tributes be made in Kyle’s name to a meaningful charity of your choice.
Rest easy, Kyle. Cheers to you. 🥃