Pittsburgh

[preluderl]

jeevo mikebezek

https://www.facebook.com/Allegheny-City-Brewing-1524325011166863/

 

[jeevo]

And is there any ETA as to when the Dancing G-nome will actually be open for business?

And Abjuration for that matter. It seems like they've cancelled a couple events that they were planning on having over the past month or two.

Allegheny City Brewing I think. They were serving up beer during Deutschtown Music Fest, but aren't open regularly yet (I don't think).

jeevo mikebezek

https://www.facebook.com/Allegheny-City-Brewing-1524325011166863/

Thanks. I haven't heard a peep about this place since their free tasting.

 

[Evahflow]

And is there any ETA as to when the Dancing G-nome will actually be open for business?

I think end of August Beginning of September.

 

[preluderl]

I think end of August Beginning of September.

Nice. They're like 10-15 minutes from my house so I'm looking forward to seeing what they've got. I know you had good things to say when they did that soft opening.

 

[Evahflow]

Nice. They're like 10-15 minutes from my house so I'm looking forward to seeing what they've got. I know you had good things to say when they did that soft opening.

Yeah he knows his stuff. That place is going to be phenomenal

 

[shuggy1]

I don't think he's made the jump here (has he?). Chatted with him in the past month - he was still with them, keeping busy.

Peeling the apples and pears?

Anyone here get a chance to try the Sonic Bloom that tapped last night at Brew Gentlemen?

You've been there before so you already have a good idea about Sonic Bloom. There's an awful lot of sameness in their beers.

 

[preluderl]

Yeah he knows his stuff. That place is going to be phenomenal

Are they going to be canning pretty quickly? Only asking because of all the can renderings on their site.

 

[Evahflow]

Are they going to be canning pretty quickly? Only asking because of all the can renderings on their site.

Last I heard the plan was to dial everything in first on their 10 bbl system and then start canning. So I don't think they are opening with cans or anything. I'm sure they will give some sort of statement about opening/cans in the nearish future.

 

[preluderl]

Last I heard the plan was to dial everything in first on their 10 bbl system and then start canning. So I don't think they are opening with cans or anything. I'm sure they will give some sort of statement about opening, cans in the nearish future.

Makes sense. Considering the description on their site, Lustra sounds right up my alley.

 

[jeevo]

You've been there before so you already have a good idea about Sonic Bloom. There's an awful lot of sameness in their beers.

I kind of look at it like say Wes Anderson's directorial career. There are elements that are consistent and similar in most of their offerings, but the more I drink there the more I'm able to detect the differences in beers.

That probably isn't a good comparison, but it's pretty much how I feel about their hoppy offerings.

 

[PSUMike]

I kind of look at it like say Wes Anderson's directorial career. There are elements that are consistent and similar in most of their offerings, but the more I drink there the more I'm able to detect the differences in beers.

That probably isn't a good comparison, but it's pretty much how I feel about their hoppy offerings.

 

[Dogleg1]

About ******* time Draai Laag (contains the hashtag the briars are coming):

 

[McMatt7]

 

[PSUMike]

Makes sense. Considering the description on their site, Lustra sounds right up my alley.

Reading the description on their website...

This opulent elixir is our portrait of earth, water, wood, fire, and metal. An ode to the unity of malted barley, hops, yeast, water, and the brewer who prudently blends them. Intense tropical and citrus fruit aromas and a clean fruity bitterness work in harmony with the lightly toasted wheat bread flavors derived from the malt. Leave your burdens behind and acquaint yourself with this Titan.

How the hell am I supposed to take that seriously? That's pretension overload. It's like he just got a brand new thesaurus and wanted to try it out.

 

[preluderl]

Reading the description on their website...



How the hell am I supposed to take that seriously? That's pretension overload. It's like he just got a brand new thesaurus and wanted to try it out.

Yeah I just read the ingredients. Ain't nobody got time for the rest of that nonsense.

 

[preluderl]

About ******* time Draai Laag (contains the hashtag the briars are coming):

Was just wondering about that this morning. It's been a long time for sure.

 

[MooseLang]

I guess they hired BuckeyeNation to write their descriptions now.

 

[jeevo]

 

[bramsdell]

Will be in PGH in the week after next, staying with the lady's fam for a few days (Sewickely, to be precise). We've got a bunch of free time, so we're going to hit BG for sure. This winter we went to Drai Laag and had a good time, even if their beer wasn't top-notch. Would consider returning.

Any other must-hit places?

 

[preluderl]

Will be in PGH in the week after next, staying with the lady's fam for a few days (Sewickely, to be precise). We've got a bunch of free time, so we're going to hit BG for sure. This winter we went to Drai Laag and had a good time, even if their beer wasn't top-notch. Would consider returning.

Any other must-hit places?

If you're going to BG, you should hit Voodoo in Homestead as well. They're less than 10 minutes apart.

They're going to say Insurrection as well, but I've never been.

 

[Evahflow]

Makes sense. Considering the description on their site, Lustra sounds right up my alley.

Yeah Lustra is fantastic. Can't wait for cans of it.

 

[jeevo]

Yeah, if you're doing Brew Gentlemen, you have to go Voodoo. Voodoo and Brew Gentlemen are like 5 minutes away from each other and you literally only have to make two turns, that's how straight of a shot it is. Unfortunately, not much for food around these areas, save for lunch tacos at Root 174.

If you end up in the Lawrenceville area, I would recommend Roundabout Brewery and food at Smoke (http://smokepgh.com). Roundabout is a step down beer wise from BG and Voodoo, but the area has a lot much more to offer in terms of nightlife and food.

 

[shuggy1]

Yeah Lustra is fantastic. Can't wait for cans of it.

How could it not be with a description like that?

 

[McMatt7]

Roundabout is a step down beer wise from BG and Voodoo,.

 

[docreight1]

Gimme that tank 7!

 

[AnotherPint4Ole]

I gotta agree with jeevo on this one. Live long as prosper

 

[HeadHunter]

Gimme that tank 7!

And summa dat Rye-on-Rye Sazerac.


And Ginger Lemon Radler.

 

[preluderl]

I gotta agree with jeevo on this one. Live long as prosper

So do I.

 

[McMatt7]

I gotta agree with jeevo on this one. Live long as prosper

So do I.

Obviously i disagree but no biggie. I got love for BG and Voodoo. Got more love for Roundabout tho.

And personally just me in my humble o, I wouldn't say Voodoo or BG are a step down from Roundabout just cause i like Roundabout more.

 

[jeevo]

Obviously i disagree but no biggie. I got love for BG and Voodoo. Got more love for Roundabout tho.

And personally just me in my humble o, I wouldn't say Voodoo or BG are a step down from Roundabout just cause i like Roundabout more.

Yeah, I probably should have just name dropped Roundabout rather than wording it as a step down in comparison to the other two to avoid any negative connotation. I enjoy Roundabout a lot and would include as one of the best in Pittsburgh, but I just that I don't find myself going there as often as I used to.