 As a result of this extended strike, national beers were once again introduced into the market in an overabundant supply throughout Western Pennsylvania.The end result was that many of the once loyal beer drinkers switched to the national brands on a permanent basis.According to the prevailing opinion from a local beet tradesman, Fort Pitt's demise was based on a panic in promptly returning the product into the market place ahead of Duquesne and Iron City.