Pittsburgh - New Beers & Local Breweries

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

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  1. kbuzz

    kbuzz Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2011 North Carolina

    Exactly this for me as well.
     
  2. dadavat

    dadavat Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2015 Pennsylvania

    That was a good read and unfortunate to see so much negativity towards infants. At least that war streets brewery had enough sense to stay out of that debate.
     
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  3. jagoffyinzer

    jagoffyinzer Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Tickets can be sold so long as proceeds don't go to a non licensed brewery or homebrewer. A lot of events sell tickets but claim the money will go towards food or charity like BUAC. Really any event in PA that has booze poured should have a "catering license" which is when an existing business farms out their liquor license to be used on another property. Off site events are kind of a grey area with the PLCB and even when asking them you can get two different answers.
     
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  4. tommyguz

    tommyguz Pooh-Bah (2,534) May 14, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Speaking of events: Homestead just announced on their Facebook page a Food Truck Rally

    "We are pleased to announce The Fleet Awakens at Voodoo Homestead, the most epic food truck rally this city has ever seen. 19 of Pittsburgh's finest mobile kitchens will be joining us in Homestead (Click on event photo to see full list of participants). Nameless in August will be performing live music, and Voodoo Brewery will be serving up some tasty brews. There is no cost to admission, just bring yourself and your friends and come hungry! This event will be taking place rain or shine, so let's get ready to eat, drink, and be merry. May the force be with you!"

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    Wonder if that lady will ask about babies for this event? Says bring your friends, but are children your friends?!?
     
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  5. Grodd87

    Grodd87 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2014 Pennsylvania

    From the waterfront if u park by cruch fitness it is only a 7 min have done it a couple times
     
  6. Preluderl

    Preluderl Pooh-Bah (1,796) Sep 27, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    You can sort of tell that parking is an issue though if a regular knows down to the minute how long it takes to walk there from a parking lot that's that far away.
     
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  7. Grodd87

    Grodd87 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2014 Pennsylvania

    It's just horrible that I go there after the gym a lot
     
  8. tommyguz

    tommyguz Pooh-Bah (2,534) May 14, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Are you guys talking Homestead parking? I am new here to parkingadvocate.

    But no really. I am lost?
     
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  9. Steve_Oldrati

    Steve_Oldrati Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Anyone in the North Hills area have a six shipper or two? I only have twelves left and trying to drop a few boxes off tomorrow/Wednesday. I'd need to grab it tonight though because I'm driving to Harrisburg tomorrow morning.
     
  10. tommyguz

    tommyguz Pooh-Bah (2,534) May 14, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Have any non homer reviews come in for BB GNVP? I want to know if it's actually good or not, since my views are clouded by being a homer
     
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  11. Grodd87

    Grodd87 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Up to number 8 on top new beers
     
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  12. tommyguz

    tommyguz Pooh-Bah (2,534) May 14, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Well hot damn.
     
  13. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Was actually just looking through this today. Got straight 5s from a guy in NC with like 2k reviews and straight 4s from another in OH with a shitload of reviews. Another guy in Philly who was at the Games N'at share the night before the Grat release last year gave it a high score and he seems to trash every beer he drinks. Also has a fuckload of reviews.

    So, it seems it's not just homerism.
     
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  14. robgage

    robgage Maven (1,318) Dec 19, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    One of my buddies on the west coast said he tried it at a share with a bunch of really nice bottles and it stood out. Many of the guys thought it was incredible.
     
  15. AnotherPint4Ole

    AnotherPint4Ole Aspirant (257) Jul 19, 2014 Pennsylvania

    As much as this probably does mean something, it kind of pisses me off that we would give a reviewer more credibility just because they seem hard to impress.
     
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  16. AnotherPint4Ole

    AnotherPint4Ole Aspirant (257) Jul 19, 2014 Pennsylvania

    On another note, I'm trying to take my girlfriend out this Saturday evening for her birthday dinner, and she wants to go somewhere with a good beer list (and decent food too, obviously). She's a bit picky, so a place with the best tripe soup or the best beef tongue might not quite work :wink:

    I might need to make a reservation soon, but I was just wondering if you guys have any suggestions.

    Thanks!
     
  17. HopFace

    HopFace Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Colorado

    Can't go wrong with meat and potatoes. The pub burger might be up there for the best in the city. Decent beer list but good cocktails. Soba also had an alright beer menu to go with lots of nice small dishes to share. Nice atmosphere too. That fried kale doe....

    You have tons of options right now actually. Might need to pick a style of food so we can understand how picky she is.
     
  18. HoppyBastard1

    HoppyBastard1 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I set up a trade with this guy. He enjoyed it enough to send me a big box of Cantillon for another bottle. Dude seems pretty cool. I'm hooking him up with a bunch of nice extras to make up some of the $4$ difference.
     
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  19. HoppyBastard1

    HoppyBastard1 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2009 Pennsylvania

    It would probably be higher than #8 if everyone on here actually took the time to write a quick review of it.
    Kind weird how the rating system works on here, but seems as if reviews are weighted more than if you just rate the beer without writing anything in the review section.
     
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  20. wyckyd_sceptre

    wyckyd_sceptre Initiate (0) Oct 26, 2013 Pennsylvania

    This looks awesome. Haven't had anything from a few of these places. Will def attend. (Only if GNVP is on draft though)
     
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