While that may be surprising to visitors of Pittsburgh, locals know that this isn\u2019t a total surprise. Pittsburgh is a true drinker\u2019s town, ripe with legendary dive bars, under-the-radar cocktail spots and, now, some of the most renowned breweries on the East Coast.<\/p>\n
Several Pittsburgh breweries are highly sought after by beer geeks everywhere. It\u2019s not difficult to understand why. Pittsburgh breweries make super expressive IPAs, delicately balanced barrel aged sours, traditional European lagers and everything in-between.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t believe us? Check it out for yourself as we run down some of the best breweries in Pittsburgh here.<\/p>\n
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644 Broadway Ave, McKees Rocks, PA On top of that, Abjuration\u2019s beers just flat out rock. Abjuration<\/a> makes its beers with a science-forward focus and keeps its recipes open and available to local homebrewers. Turn to Abjuration if you want to discover a brand new beer made with experimental hops, new yeast strains and an unconventional recipe.<\/p>\n 340 Freeport Road, Blawnox, PA Old Thunder<\/a> doesn\u2019t lean into one style too much, instead producing clean lagers, big IPAs and mixed-culture sours all under one roof.<\/p>\n 4901 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA Few breweries make more intense and flavorful IPAs than COVEN Brewing<\/a>. The Lawrenceville brewery has a knack for loading its IPAs with hop additions and balancing them with clean malt profiles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 507 Foreland St., Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny City Brewing Co.<\/a> brews on a 7 BBL brew house, so you\u2019ll always find a new beer on tap whenever you visit. The brewery even occasionally releases beers aged in spirit barrels, so keep an eye out for those releases as they come out.<\/p>\n READ MORE: 12 Must-Visit Bars Near PNC Park<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 512 Braddock Ave., Braddock, PA Brew Gentlemen<\/a> is most well known for some of its flagship IPAs, which remain some of the best examples of the style in America. Its General Braddock\u2019s IPA is consistently rated as one of the top beers in all of Pennsylvania, and Brew Gentlemen continues to brew incredibly flavorful beers to build onto its portfolio.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3705 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA Cinderlands<\/a> is perhaps best known locally for its use of foeders to make delicate and curious beers that are crisp, balanced and tied to centuries of brewing tradition. To top it all off, the team at Cinderlands pairs its brews with fine dining plates, providing visitors with an unparalleled gastronomic experience.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Drinking Through the 24 Best Bars in Pittsburgh<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 4312 Main St., Pittsburgh, PA To boot, Trace Brewing<\/a> operates out of an expertly designed space that is as wondrous as it is downright cool. Head to Trace Brewing for hard-to-find beers, like unfiltered kellerbiers or foeder-aged lagers, in addition to the brewery\u2019s lauded collection of IPAs.<\/p>\n 1025 Main St., Pittsburgh, PA Dancing Gnome boasts some of the top IPAs in the state of Pennsylvania, from dense DIPAs to clean and balanced West Coast IPAs. Of course, Dancing Gnome branches out to offer a full menu of balanced beers, including crisp pilsners and sour beers. You can even visit the Dancing Gnome taproom for traditional K\u00f6lsch service as it is done in Cologne, Germany.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 501 E. Ohio St., Millvale, PA Taking after European farmhouse brewing traditions, Strange Roots Experimental Ales<\/strong><\/a> makes beer hyperlocal to Pittsburgh. The brewery uses native yeast and locally-sourced ingredients to craft barrel aged brews that are truly unique to Western Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n Of course, you can find the regular crowd pleasers like IPAs and stouts, but the best beers at Strange Roots<\/a> are found inside bottles. Strange Roots uses spontaneous fermentation to make some of its beers, and the results are tart, funky and finely balanced farmhouse ales.<\/p>\n 2257 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA The result? A lineup of beers that is incredibly fun to drink through on any given day of the week. Yes, you\u2019ll get to sample hazy IPAs and dessert stouts, but you\u2019ll also find rare beers like Necromancer Brewing\u2019s Lichtenhainer smoked sour, Rotbier and Export Stout. Few breweries in the entire U.S. are doing what Necromancer Brewing is doing right now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3601 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA The locally-driven BURGH’ERS Brewing<\/a> features a full menu of burgers and craft beer that serve as culinary expressions of the Steel City. With beers like its 1890 Lager to its Block House Pale Mild Ale, BURGH’ERS Brewing brings you an unfiltered taste of Pittsburgh to enjoy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5601 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA Hop Farm<\/a> consistently puts out approachable beers crafted to satisfy Pittsburgh\u2019s blue-collar spirit. Hop Farm IPA is one of Pittsburgh\u2019s most recognizable and widely-distributed beers, but don\u2019t look over other traditional styles from Hop Farm.<\/p>\n 10 E. Sherman St., Pittsburgh, PA The brewery, located in the always-cool Millvale neighborhood, has built up a portfolio of clean and balanced barrel aged farmhouse beers over the years. Then, it went and added an incredible lineup of perfectly-hopped hazy IPAs, as well as barrel aged stouts and fruited sours. There may not be a better expression of flavorful beers in Pittsburgh than at Grist House.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 827 E. Warrington Ave., Pittsburgh, PA With both of its locations in some of Pittsburgh\u2019s most-overlooked neighborhoods, Inner Groove Brewing<\/strong><\/a> is helping to revitalize the Steel City. Inner Groove<\/a> offers inviting taprooms and plenty of leg space to adventurous drinkers who aren\u2019t afraid to explore outside Pittsburgh\u2019s inner city.<\/p>\n What will you find at Inner Groove? The brewing company prioritizes bold and flavorful beers, meaning you\u2019ll always find something hazy and hoppy at its tap rooms. Also keep an eye out for Inner Groove\u2019s super-tart fruited sours, perfect for enjoying on a Pittsburgh summer day.<\/p>\n 316 N. Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA Whether you\u2019re on the North Shore for a Steelers or Pirates game, Southern Tier is worth the stop. The brewery sits in a massive space with plenty of seating, TV screens and, most importantly, beer taps. Its most famous beer is the seasonal Pumking, but the Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh also makes some craft beer exclusive to this location.<\/p>\n 300 39th St., Pittsburgh, PA![\"Pittsburgh](\"https:\/\/www.citybrewtours.com\/pittsburgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/Abjuration.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAbjuration Brewing<\/h5>\n
\nFound out in the classic Pittsburgh borough of McKees Rocks, Abjuration Brewing<\/strong><\/a> is truly one of Pittsburgh\u2019s coolest breweries. To start, it is connected to an independent film theater that hosts film festivals, community events, concerts and more.<\/p>\nOld Thunder Brewing Company<\/h5>\n
\nHead north on the Allegheny River for a bit and you\u2019ll stumble across Old Thunder Brewing Company<\/strong><\/a> in Blawnox. This place has it all, from a fun patio to a sleek bar and interior tap room, to a beer menu that includes just about everything for everyone.<\/p>\nCOVEN Brewing<\/h5>\n
\nEven though it is one of the newest Pittsburgh breweries on the scene, COVEN Brewing<\/strong><\/a> has already made quite the name for itself.<\/p>\n![\"Allegheny](\"https:\/\/www.citybrewtours.com\/pittsburgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/Allegheny-City.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAllegheny City Brewing Co.<\/h5>\n
\nFor any Pittsburgh Pirates fans looking for a craft beer excursion before or after the ballgame, Allegheny City Brewing Co.<\/strong><\/a> has to be on the top of your list. The North Side brewery features an inviting taproom that is perfectly designed for knocking back a few pints on a beautiful day.<\/p>\nBrew Gentlemen<\/h5>\n
\nThis Braddock-based brewery needs little introduction, as it has built up an impressive reputation since it first opened its doors in 2014.<\/p>\n![\"Cinderlands](\"https:\/\/www.citybrewtours.com\/pittsburgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/cinderlands.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nCinderlands Beer Co.<\/h5>\n
\n2601 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA
\n171 Wexford Bayne Road, Suite 101, Wexford, PA
\nWith locations in the Strip District, Wexford and Lawrenceville, it’s fair to say that Cinderlands Beer Co.<\/strong><\/a> has taken the Pittsburgh beer scene by storm. The brewing company uses all of its distinct locations to build a library of diverse and highly-rated beers.<\/p>\nTrace Brewing<\/h5>\n
\nHoused in one of Bloomfield\u2019s many historic buildings, Trace Brewing<\/strong><\/a> is paving its own path among Pittsburgh breweries. The neighborhood brewery is making a name for itself regionally through a combination of its community efforts and incredible beers.<\/p>\nDancing Gnome Brewery<\/h5>\n
\nAs you may have noticed, the Pittsburgh beer scene is quite well known for its bevy of highly-rated IPAs. Well, none may be better at the art of producing IPAs than Dancing Gnome Brewery<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Strange](\"https:\/\/www.citybrewtours.com\/pittsburgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/strange-roots-experimental-ales.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nStrange Roots Experimental Ales<\/h5>\n
\n4399 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, PA
\n977 5th Ave., New Kensington, PA<\/p>\nNecromancer Brewing<\/h5>\n
\nStill very young on the Pittsburgh breweries scene, Necromancer Brewing<\/a> has already turned itself into a well-known brand. Necromancer focuses on keeping up with contemporary beer styles while keeping one foot in the past.<\/p>\n![\"BURGH'ERS](\"https:\/\/www.citybrewtours.com\/pittsburgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/burghers.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nBURGH’ERS Brewing<\/h5>\n
\n215 W. New Castle St., Zelienople, PA
\nWhat do you get when a couple of Yinzers combine their love for burgers and beer? Well, it turns out you get something like BURGH’ERS Brewing<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Hop](\"https:\/\/www.citybrewtours.com\/pittsburgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/hop-farm-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nHop Farm Brewing Company<\/h5>\n
\nNow one of Pittsburgh\u2019s oldest craft breweries, it\u2019s no secret why Hop Farm Brewing Company<\/strong><\/a> remains a beloved watering hole for the city\u2019s locals.<\/p>\nGrist House Craft Brewery<\/h5>\n
\nIf you\u2019re on the hunt for the Pittsburgh taproom with the best collection of insanely flavorful beers all under one roof, your best bet may be Grist House Craft Brewery<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Inner](\"https:\/\/www.citybrewtours.com\/pittsburgh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/inner-groove.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nInner Groove Brewing<\/h5>\n
\n751 E. Railroad Ave., Verona, PA<\/p>\nSouthern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh<\/h5>\n
\nConveniently located just a short walk from Acrisure Stadium\u2014home of the Pittsburgh Steelers\u2014Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh<\/a> has become a must-stop gameday experience for local sports fans.<\/p>\nArsenal Cider House<\/h5>\n
\n2905 West Liberty Ave., Dormont, PA
\n2537 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA
\nOk, this one isn\u2019t technically a brewery, but we wanted to throw a bone to all of our friends who don\u2019t love beer so much. The crew at Arsenal Cider House<\/strong><\/a> are Pittsburgh\u2019s resident cider experts, with a full deck of fruity and crisp drinks to enjoy on any warm day.<\/p>\n