vfGrist House Brewing was founded in early 2012 by homebrew friends Kyle and Brian. The childhood friends and brother-in-laws were motivated not only by their passion for brewing, but also their desire to introduce as many people as possible to ...
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From Steph’s Spring 2014 trip out to Pittsburgh, PA
The Creative Belgian Style Brews of Draai Laag
Draai Laag Brewing Company (pronounced “dry log”) is a creative addition to the Pittsburgh region beer scene. The brewery, which focuses on small batches of high-quality, hand-crafted beers, was the first to open in Millvale since 1845. Founded ...
Feel at Home at All Saints Brewing
I visit breweries quite regularly. I’ve been to hundreds of breweries across the United States, met many talented brewers, and consumed some seriously delicious brews. However, every now and then I come across a brewery that offers even more. ...
Go to Helltown Brewing (Handbasket Not Required)
It is fitting that Helltown Brewing is located at the end of a dead end street in Mt. Pleasant, PA. During the late 1700s, this area was a bustling crossroads on the route between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia known for whiskey production and ...
Let There Be Beer at Church Brew Works
The Church Brew Works is a brewpub located in a restored Roman Catholic church, formerly St. John the Baptist Church, in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Originally built in 1902, the building was used as a church until 1993. ...
Sampling Brews at East End Brewing
East End Brewing Company, located in the Larimer neighborhood of Pittsburgh’s East End, was founded by owner Scott Smith in December 2004. The brewery moved to their current location in November 2012, increasing their production from 2,500 ...
Penn Brewery Serves Up Tastes of Germany
There is one place we always go to when we visit Pittsburgh. Always. Penn Brewery offers authentic German beers and cuisine, something I often crave. The brewery and restaurant bring the feeling of a true Bavarian beer hall.
Get Around to Roundabout Brewery
Roundabout Brewery, located in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, opened in July 2013. The brewery was founded by husband and wife team Steve and Dyana Sloan, who have been talking about opening a brewery since meeting in St. Louis in 2003. ...
Homegrown Beers at Hop Farm Brewing
Co-owners Matt and Emily Gouwens opened Hop Farm Brewing Company on Lawrenceville's Butler Street in late September 2013. The brick building sits on the corner, and massive amounts of sunlight shine through for the hop plants sitting on a barrel ...
