Drinks

A look back at three Pittsburgh Breweries that opened in 2019

By Aadam Soorma | January 1, 2020

The Strip District, Bellevue and Verona – three neighborhoods that welcomed new breweries this past year. Let’s revisit each of these stories.

Dancing Gnome is brewing a collaboration beer with Starship Mantis

By Aadam Soorma | December 24, 2019

A music-inspired collaboration beer we’re excited about; read about ‘Intergalactic Love’ and be the first to try it on Jan 4 at New Year / New Galaxy.

HLane Dry Goods & Coffee

Now Open: HLane Dry Goods & Coffee in Swissvale

By Julie Kahlbaugh | December 23, 2019

A hybrid concept, HLane Dry Goods offers on-site seamstress and tailor services along with an approachable coffee shop in an industrial-rustic space.

New Year/New Galaxy with Starship Mantis. Join us on January 4.

By Aadam Soorma | December 18, 2019

Very Local is partnering up with Starship Mantis + Dancing Gnome + Black Forge + DJ Femi on an intergalactic costume party after the new year.

Baby, it’s cold outside! How to make your own hot holiday drinks from NOLA bartenders

By Laura McKnight | December 17, 2019

Need a cure for the cold? Some of New Orleans’ favorite bartenders share their recipes for hot, boozy cocktails.

Holiday Hours at Pittsburgh Area Breweries

By Aadam Soorma | December 17, 2019

Here’s a list of who’s open (and when) – your guide to holiday hours at Pittsburgh-area breweries during the week(s) of Dec 23 AND Dec 30.

Strip District Pop-Up: Helltown Brewing x PA Libations

By Aadam Soorma | December 13, 2019

Here’s a look at what’s brewing inside the heated tent at 1700 Penn Ave. The three-weekend collaborative pop-up bar plans to be open until Dec 29.

Lauren Hughes Penn Brewery

The Slaw 06: Lauren Hughes, Assistant Head Brewer @ Penn Brewery

By Lindsay Patross | December 10, 2019

In this episode of The Slaw: Staying on top of Pittsburgh, we talk to Lauren Hughes, who is the assistant head brewer at Penn Brewery about beer, women in the Pittsburgh brewing industry and dive bars.

East End Brewing’s 15-Year Anniversary: tap takeover, crafts & drafts

By Aadam Soorma | December 10, 2019

The week-long birthday bash includes a 15-way tap takeover, a cake cutting ceremony and concludes with the annual ‘Crafts & Drafts’ holiday market.

Cajun Fire beer is finally for sale in New Orleans. Here’s where to buy it

By Maria Murriel | December 6, 2019

New Orleans’ only black-owned craft brewery went to retail locally for the first time over Thanksgiving — and told nobody.