I am looking to plan to hit a couple spots with my friends next month where should I go and a good order to go with.
I'd start in Braddock at the Brew Gentleman then head to East End. Then go to Hop Farm. Roundabout is only a few blocks from there. Cross over to Millvale and hit up Grist House. Drai Laag has STUPID hours so you can't hit them even though they are super close to Grist House. From there you can either go to the Southsude (yuck) to Fat Heads before heading to the South Hills or just go straight to the South Hills and hit up the breweries down there. I forget who's down there as I never go to that part of town.
I should mention this is all contingent on where you live. If you live in Milvale, then start there. If you live in Bethel Park, then start down there. I live right around the corner from East End but I'd start in Braddock as there is nothing close and I wouldn't want to miss them.
I actually live in Braddock so go to the brew gentlemen a lot. Most of my friends live in north hills and Robison area so we r spread out so starting point will suck for someone.
I agree that the Hop Farm, Roundabout, and Grist House stops make for a very convenient tour. I'm from out of town, and based on a recent visit, the locations are not so far apart as to be prohibitive. From my experience, I would call Grist House first, as I made the trek when they were to be open, but in fact they were closed. Church is also a close stop, if only to check out the enormity of the building and it's architecture and decor.
here ya go... http://triblive.com/lifestyles/fooddrink/6635797-74/pittsburgh-alcohol-local#axzz3DOEFSJdD
Good call, was going to recommend the same. Such a cool idea, but I don't think they actually have a website for it yet.
