Beer

Brandalynn Armstrong

Q&A: Brandalynn Armstrong, Professor of Brewing Sciences & Co-owner of Zeroday Brewing

By Stephanie Brea | July 11, 2019

We ask Brandalynn about under-represented groups in the craft beer industry, running a brewery in Harrisburg and her thoughts on visiting Pittsburgh.

Very Local Very Fresh

Sat 7/13: Craft Beer Tasting & Panel Discussion in the Hill District

By Lindsay Patross | July 10, 2019

Very Local, Very Fresh: Meeting The People Where They’re At is a panel discussion and tasting event focused on access, education, and opportunities in the beer community, presented by Very Local Pittsburgh & Fresh Fest Beer Fest(the first black brew festival in America).

Lorelei Happy Hour

Happy Hour: Lorelei’s Pilsner Power Hour

By Aadam Soorma | July 9, 2019

Sounding the alpine horn: here’s a quick rundown of Pilsner Power Hour, a new happy hour deal at Lorelei in East Liberty.

Mark Turic

ABV: Q&A with Mark Turic, lead organizer at Beers of the Burgh

By Aadam Soorma | July 2, 2019

We chatted with Mark Turic to learn about the ins and outs of putting together a 60-brewery beer festival that is attended by over 2000 people.

Explore the Neigh-Beer-Hood on a Very Local Bicycle Tour

By Stephanie Brea | June 26, 2019

We’re partnering with Bear Dog Bicycles on a Sunday Funday bike ride to your favorite Northside breweries. Sign up and join us on Sun, July 21.

Mindful Brewing

ABV: Straight Kolsch // Mindful’s best seller

By Aadam Soorma | June 25, 2019

We took the T straight to Mindful Brewing for a Straight Kolsch with their head brewer, Nick Jones. Here’s a look at their Castle Shannon digs.

ABV: War Streets Brewery // a two-fold Northside gem

By Aadam Soorma | June 18, 2019

Head up to the second floor at Bier’s Pub for a small batch collection of craft beers named after each of the Mexican War Streets.

ABV: Aurochs makes delicious beer // it happens to be gluten-free

By Aadam Soorma | June 11, 2019

Know someone who is medically required to follow a gluten-free diet? Aurochs makes sure you can (safely) take them out for a beer that EVERYONE will enjoy.

Q&A with Kenny Gould, editor of Hop Culture

By Aadam Soorma | June 4, 2019

A Steel City native, Kenny launched an online beer magazine out of his Shadyside apartment. After 2 years of scaling up in New York City, the Hop Culture team is moving back to Pittsburgh.

ABV: Joey // 412 Brewery’s taproom includes a comfy outdoor space

By Aadam Soorma | June 4, 2019

The McKees Rocks-based team has debuted a taproom in Northside. Here’s a quick peek at what you can expect.