Pittsburgh - New Beers & Local Breweries

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic' started by brewgentlemen, Jun 23, 2015.

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  1. kkdowning

    kkdowning Zealot (734) Apr 14, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I believe the pounder cans are made at Two Roads. The Biscotti and Jesus cans are some of the best values in town.

    Also, just got back from Bierport and picked up two cans of Pizza Boy's Hater's Tears. Canned yesterday.
     
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  2. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Two Roads also does Sip of Sunshine right?
     
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  3. kkdowning

    kkdowning Zealot (734) Apr 14, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Yep. I've never had OG Sip, but the Two Roads cans really made me wonder what people see in that beer. It's just so pedestrian. I'm sure the Lawson's versions are much better (if they still exist?).

    Also, the PB Hater's Tears was canned yesterday. Pretty awesome.
     
  4. barflybastard

    barflybastard Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Apparently Trax Farms carries Steel City stuff--while I'm glad because it's close, out of pure curiosity I'm inclined to ask how this happened. You got friends there @Tedwarhc ? Either way, thanks for the South Hills(ish) love.
     
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  5. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    OG Sip from a bomber tasted like a better version of Heady/Abrasive to me. Cans are not the same.
     
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  6. kkdowning

    kkdowning Zealot (734) Apr 14, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Has that place always had beer? Or is it a result of the recent change in laws that says breweries and the like can sell their beers at farmer's markets?

    I know nothing about Trax Farms and thought it was the most interesting place to get PB cans.
     
  7. brother_rebus

    brother_rebus Pooh-Bah (2,512) Jul 28, 2014 Maine
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    Ive had both the CT cans and VT cans.
    There is (was?) some noticeable difference fir me at least. Maybe it was just the VT air. Idk. OG ftw.
    Good to know. Im there for work once a week.
     
  8. brother_rebus

    brother_rebus Pooh-Bah (2,512) Jul 28, 2014 Maine
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    Ive been going there since early spring/late winter, and theyve had it at least that long
     
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  9. Tedwarhc

    Tedwarhc Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Ive got friends everywhere :wink: Just kidding, we have just been on the streets going everywhere that sells craft beer. I believe she may have contacted us directly requesting to carry it.
     
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  10. Dogleg

    Dogleg Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2014 Pennsylvania

    If you're ever in the area in the evening, hit me up for a beer. I live behind Trax about a mile or so.
     
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  11. clerkpalmer

    clerkpalmer Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I live a mile from Trax. Never even considered looking there for beer. Assumed it was typical blue moon etc. Is the selection actually good?

    This could be the best thing to happen to me since moving from the city to peters!
     
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  12. Dogleg

    Dogleg Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Selection used to be terrible until steel city started distributing there. Pretty good selection right now.
     
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  13. barflybastard

    barflybastard Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    This is my impression as well, as it's close to my house and the few times I've been there I was more interested in their maple syrup than their "craft" beerz. Do they still have the sign outside that boasts Blue Moon?
     
  14. barflybastard

    barflybastard Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Then how's come we can't hang out? :slight_frown:
     
  15. Dogleg

    Dogleg Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2014 Pennsylvania

    You should look in the mirror on that one bud. :wink:
     
  16. Dogleg

    Dogleg Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2014 Pennsylvania

    We should grab a beer sometime. There's a few of us down here in this beer wasteland.
     
  17. brother_rebus

    brother_rebus Pooh-Bah (2,512) Jul 28, 2014 Maine
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    Yes. They have a sandwich there that is vegetarian. Called something like "everything in the garden" or something. add bacon and turkey to it. Its dope.
     
  18. barflybastard

    barflybastard Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I will do exactly that. Thanks.
     
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  19. clerkpalmer

    clerkpalmer Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Absolutely. Insurrection has helped ease the pain even though it's not that close to those of us buried in the depths of Venetia. Hit me with a PM or I will do the same. Looking forward to it.
     
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  20. AnotherPint4Ole

    AnotherPint4Ole Aspirant (257) Jul 19, 2014 Pennsylvania

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    Don't mind me.. just stopping by...
     
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