One of the more nuanced beer selections in Pittsburgh. This is THE place to be during PGH beer week.
Of special note is the infused vodkas. I had a bloody mary and boy howdy was it great. Freshly made with homemade horseradish infused vodka. HOOK IT UP TO MY VEINS.
It's probably the best bloody mary I have ever had. And to think, at a dumpy bar next to the railroad tracks! This is why Pittsburgh is such a magical place. So unassuming but BAM POW something amazing somewhere humble.
The bacon bourbon was also superlative. Do get the maple syrup in it (just a touch, the bartender will add the perfect amount) it gives it more depth and balances out the salt.
Unfortunately what really kills Blue Dust for me is the food. The food is not good.
IT IS PAINFULLY AVERAGE. I was grateful for my sandwich after a few beers but I was astonished to discover that they served CANED SALSA AND TORTILLA CHIPS FROM A BAG as my side. Not even fresh chips? Not even fries?
Christ on a crutch, that's bad.
The sandwich itself was warm and melty and full of supermarket quality meat. It lacked flavor, however it was completely inoffensive and a vehicle to deliver carbs, cheese and meat to my gullet.
I go back every chance I get for the new infused vodkas and the ever changing beer. A hidden gem.