Pittsburgh

[greg4579]

I read something where Helltown is out on Rivertowne. They wanted the Export and Monroeville properties included and there was no easy way to make that happen.

 

[kbuzz1]

I read something where Helltown is out on Rivertowne. They wanted the Export and Monroeville properties included and there was no easy way to make that happen.

this was just posted yesterday:

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[preluderl]

this was just posted yesterday:

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[greg4579]

Really enjoyed the beers I had at 11th Hour this evening. Picked up a bottle of their BA Maple Stout and wil report back.

 

[preluderl]

Really enjoyed the beers I had at 11th Hour this evening. Picked up a bottle of their BA Maple Stout and wil report back.

I bought the BA stout they had for sale a while back. Haven't opened it yet. Really nice spot they have down there though.

 

[clwatt3]

I hate Pitt, but I was kinda pulling for them to get the upset because every Clemson fan I know is beyond obnoxious.

Been gone awhile but, Hold up...

 

[preluderl]

Been gone awhile but, Hold up...

You might be the lone exception, presuming you're not obnoxious of course.

 

[OneDropSoup]

I read something where Helltown is out on Rivertowne. They wanted the Export and Monroeville properties included and there was no easy way to make that happen.

My understanding is that their original bid was for the Export, Monroeville, & Verona locations, but it wasn't enough to cover all the debt so they ended up with just the brewery & tasting room in Export, as well as intellectual property rights. The Verona site closed last weekend with very little notice - I realize probably nobody here beside me cares about this, but it was my local spot & I'm pretty bummed about it. Plus it was the beginning of the entire Rivertowne brand, which means there's no actual river town associated with the beer now.

 

[greg4579]

My understanding is that their original bid was for the Export, Monroeville, & Verona locations, but it wasn't enough to cover all the debt so they ended up with just the brewery & tasting room in Export, as well as intellectual property rights. The Verona site closed last weekend with very little notice - I realize probably nobody here beside me cares about this, but it was my local spot & I'm pretty bummed about it. Plus it was the beginning of the entire Rivertowne brand, which means there's no actual river town associated with the beer now.

FWIW I have fond memories of the Verona and Monroeville locations. Sad to see both close.

 

[dtx00]

FWIW I have fond memories of the Verona and Monroeville locations. Sad to see both close.

That Monroeville spot is in a terrible location though. Mindbottling how more people didn't get hit crossing that road. Always paranoid walking out of there after having a few.

 

[bramsdell]

Going to be in the Pittsburgh area over the holidays. Looks like one afternoon, my wife and I are going to do high tea and then hit a couple of breweries, possibly with her mother. We're staying with her parents in Sewickley, so side of the city doesn't much matter, but I was looking at breweries that may be close-ish to hit more than one. I've been to a fair number of breweries in the city, but there are a couple I'd still like to hit. Would you all recommend an afternoon of:

Brew Gentlemen and Voodoo (I've been to BG a few years ago and loved it; I'm a fan of Voodoo, but have not been to any of their locations)

or

Dancing Gnome and 11th Hour/Strange Roots (have never been to Dancing Gnome; have been to 11th Hour at night and enjoyed it well enough, plus Lawrenceville is cool; went to Strange Roots many years ago when it was Drai Laag and, while certainly not blown away, enjoyed that they were different).

Would like somewhere reasonably comfortable (not too cold, possibly with have mother-in-law driving us around and hanging out with us) and preference would be to food-adjacency (decent snacking, at least). As much as I loved BG, they didn't have food other than a food truck (which is all good with us, as long as there is one). I don't know what Voodoo's spot is like, but I'm currently leaning towards BG/Voodoo if there are food options in reasonable proximity. Thanks all!

EDIT: We're also not hazeboi hypebeasts. We're looking for a high quality afternoon and not to stand around waiting for cans. I'm interested in DG if it's easy, but we aren't looking to stand in line just for a limited release.

 

[preluderl]

I would go BG/Voodoo, for sure. BG will have a food truck, and Voodoo has food in-house at the Homestead location.

 

[Pierre Pressure]

I would second BG/Voodoo and also say swing by Enix which is only a few blocks from Voodoo. Enix has a pretty good kitchen and would be my recommendation for food from those three. If you go the Dancing Gnome route, I'd also suggest Hitchhiker which is right there and some combination of Roundabout, Cinderlands and 11th Hour which are all roughly in a line from each other across the river. Of these, Cinderlands is the best food option as they are a brewery/restaurant combo.

 

[bramsdell]

I would second BG/Voodoo and also say swing by Enix which is only a few blocks from Voodoo. Enix has a pretty good kitchen and would be my recommendation for food from those three. If you go the Dancing Gnome route, I'd also suggest Hitchhiker which is right there and some combination of Roundabout, Cinderlands and 11th Hour which are all roughly in a line from each other across the river. Of these, Cinderlands is the best food option as they are a brewery/restaurant combo.

Thanks, both. Definitely looking like BG/Voodoo, and I'm interested in Enix. Good looking out.

We went to Cinderlands some time ago and didn't have a great food experience. We ordered foie gras (or pate, can't remember) and it was pretty much inedible. The "vegetarian" we were there with ate pretty much all of it.

 

[jeevo]

Thanks, both. Definitely looking like BG/Voodoo, and I'm interested in Enix. Good looking out.

We went to Cinderlands some time ago and didn't have a great food experience. We ordered foie gras (or pate, can't remember) and it was pretty much inedible. The "vegetarian" we were there with ate pretty much all of it.

Personally, I would suggest skipping Voodoo altogether and go to Independent Brewing Company after Brew Gentlemen. It's only an extra 5+ minutes from Voodoo and has some delicious food along with my favorite draft selection in the city. Funnily enough, they will have beer from every local brewery except for Voodoo.

http://www.independentpgh.com/

 

[preluderl]

Personally, I would suggest skipping Voodoo altogether and going to Independent Brewing Company after Brew Gentlemen. It's only an extra 5+ minutes from Voodoo and has some delicious food along with my favorite draft selection in the city. Funnily enough, they will have beer from every local brewery except for Voodoo.

Solid rec as well.

 

[bramsdell]

Personally, I would suggest skipping Voodoo altogether and go to Independent Brewing Company after Brew Gentlemen. It's only an extra 5+ minutes from Voodoo and has some delicious food along with my favorite draft selection in the city. Funnily enough, they will have beer from every local brewery except for Voodoo.

http://www.independentpgh.com/

Had never heard of this place. Good looking out.

 

[Dogleg1]

Personally, I would suggest skipping Voodoo altogether and go to Independent Brewing Company after Brew Gentlemen. It's only an extra 5+ minutes from Voodoo and has some delicious food along with my favorite draft selection in the city. Funnily enough, they will have beer from every local brewery except for Voodoo.

http://www.independentpgh.com/

Watch out man, Voodoo mafia is going to get pissed.

 

[greg4579]

Personally, I would suggest skipping Voodoo altogether and go to Independent Brewing Company after Brew Gentlemen. It's only an extra 5+ minutes from Voodoo and has some delicious food along with my favorite draft selection in the city. Funnily enough, they will have beer from every local brewery except for Voodoo.
http://www.independentpgh.com/

bramsdell

The same folks who run Independent also do Lorelei which is a lager-centric beer hall. Cool place.

Another group of options closer to the city is to hit up Piper's, Fat Heads and Carson St Deli. All within a short walk from each other. Pipers and Carson St will have a lot of local options from the breweries you are looking at.

 

[greg4579]

Anyone here fast enough to grab an Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon today? I think it lasted all of 30 seconds... (from someone who wasn't fast enough).

 

[shuggy1]

Personally, I would suggest skipping every recommendation given and Pittsburgh altogether. Got anywhere else you can go for the holidays?

 

[london1o11]

If you go the Sharpsburg/Lawrenceville route, roundabout is a must. Would also recommend hitchhiker, especially if you like cereal.

 

[barflybastard]

Anyone here fast enough to grab an Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon today? I think it lasted all of 30 seconds... (from someone who wasn't fast enough).

Samesies; too slow here.

 

[OneDropSoup]

FWIW I LOLed out loud at Shuggy 2 Dope's signature.

 

[McMatt7]

I got so ******* drunk last night. For real gonna puke or **** my pants.

Has everyone finished their Christmas shopping?

 

[dadavat]

Looks like heinis is being released at 4 today at roundabout. It'll be on draft too.

 

[preluderl]

Looks like heinis is being released at 4 today at roundabout. It'll be on draft too.

It can't even hope to be as good as this.


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[kbuzz1]

It can't even hope to be as good as this.


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Strange Roots...more like Strange Poops, amirite?

 

[PSUMike]

It can't even hope to be as good as this.


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Is it bad that I actually kind of want to try this?

 

[preluderl]

$18.75 for a 375ml. I ain't falling for that banana in the tailpipe.