Where Pittsburgh drinks local: brewpubs, taprooms and the new wave.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Pittsburgh worth taking a tram to.
Church Brew Works in Lawrenceville brews beer inside a deconsecrated 1902 Catholic church in Pittsburgh. The brewhouse sits where the altar once stood.
Tip: The brewhouse on the old altar is the photo. Pierogi and a German-leaning menu pair with the beer.
Penn Brewery in Deutschtown is Pittsburgh's oldest brewery, set in the 1800s E&O Brewery building. German lagers and a beer hall on the North Side.
Tip: Order the Penn Pilsner and the German plates. Oktoberfest is the big event here.
Cinderlands Warehouse in the Strip District is the brewery's big taproom in Pittsburgh. Hazy IPAs, saisons and a serious kitchen in a brick warehouse.
Tip: The Warehouse has the full kitchen; Long Story Short on Butler is the smaller taproom.
Dancing Gnome on Main Street in Sharpsburg brews hop-forward ales near Pittsburgh. A taproom built around big, juicy IPAs with lagers and stouts alongside.
Tip: Hop-forward is the house style; cans sell out fast. The taproom keeps a few lighter pours too.
East End Brewing in Larimer is one of Pittsburgh's pioneering craft breweries. A taproom with a casual kitchen run with chef Scott Smith's crew.
Order: Big Hop IPA and whatever the kitchen is running in the Larimer taproom.
Tip: The Larimer taproom has a casual food program. East End helped start the city's craft scene.
Hitchhiker Brewing in Mt. Lebanon brews IPAs and barrel-aged beers near Pittsburgh. A South Hills taproom with a second spot on the South Side.
Tip: Two locations; this Mt. Lebanon original is the brewhouse. Barrel-aged releases are the draw.
Grist House Craft Brewery in Millvale brews a rotating lineup near Pittsburgh. An outdoor-leaning brewery with food trucks and a beer garden.
Tip: Food trucks rotate daily; check the calendar. The outdoor patio is the seat in summer.
Trace Brewing on Main Street in Bloomfield brews lagers and foeder-aged beers in Pittsburgh. A community-minded neighbourhood brewery in a historic building.
Tip: Look for the unfiltered kellerbiers and foeder-aged lagers. The taproom hosts local events.
Allegheny City Brewing on Foreland Street in Deutschtown brews neighbourhood craft beer in Pittsburgh. A small North Side taproom in the old Allegheny City.
Tip: A walkable North Side stop near Penn Brewery and the Mexican War Streets. Family-friendly.
Southern Tier Brewery on North Shore Drive sits on the riverfront near the stadiums in Pittsburgh. A big brewpub with a full kitchen and a river patio.
Tip: Handy before a Pirates or Steelers game. The riverfront patio is the seat in warm weather.
Cinderlands Long Story Short in Lawrenceville is the brewery's original taproom in Pittsburgh. Hazy ales and a bar menu on the renaissance strip.
Tip: The smaller, original Cinderlands taproom; the Warehouse has the bigger kitchen.