Pittsburgh Craft Breweries

Pittsburgh is a craft brew city, and the scene here continues to make waves and draw industry attention. Continually ranked as a best city for beer drinkers by SmartAsset and also named a top city for craft brewing by MoveBuddah.com, Pittsburgh has the perfect brew waiting for you. 

Be sure to check out some of the area’s award-winning brews, including Church Brew Works' Pious Monk Dunkel, Helltown Brewing’s Mischievous Brown and Brew Gentlemen’s General Braddock’s, named one of the 25-best beers of the decade.

Support local and enjoy Pittsburgh’s craft beer scene from home with take-out and delivery options. 

Pittsburgh Brewery Trail 

Launched by the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild, the Pittsburgh Brewery Trail features more than 30 craft breweries in Allegheny County. Through an interactive, online map, you can input a variety of filters to create your own custom trail or follow along with a pre-made trail based on location. This comprehensive guide also features the vibes, stories, hours and amenities of the breweries. 

Craft Beer Culture

Pittsburgh celebrates craft beer culture with a rich history of beers and award-winning festivals. Penn Brewery, the oldest and largest craft brewery in Pittsburgh, specializes in German-style beers brewed in the tradition of German immigrants, while Strange Roots Experimental Ales Brewery is a unique style brewery that specializes in foraged ingredients, spontaneous fermentation and experimentation.

The award-winning Fresh Fest, the nation’s first Black brew festival, features craft beer veterans, connoisseurs and novices from across the country for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. This year, Fresh Fest will host a virtual festival, Fresh Fest Digi Fest, on Aug. 8, with live art, music, brewing and more. Check back for details on other upcoming events.