You all came in clutch with the nominations for the Ultimate Pittsburgh Brewery!
More than 40 breweries were nominated, and even if some of our favorites didn't make the cut, The Incline readers votes matter most!
Here’s what you had to say about five of the fine breweries that made the cut, and why they deserve the title of being Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Brewery:
Grist House
"Every time I go there, it’s like Gristmas morning. The perfect atmosphere with a patio, fire pits, and dogs as far as I can see, but the beer is what steals my heart. Every IPA they create is my next new favorite."
East End Brewing Co.
"It was one of the first, if not THE first, microbrewery in the area and still produces a wide range of outstanding beers and ales. It paved the way for all the breweries that have followed. They also sponsor and participate in many programs and events which help our community and the people who live here. And they do it all with a sense of humor. Scott Smith didn't start with a ton of money and a big, splashy brew pub. It started small and humble and grew organically. It's not the biggest or fanciest, and maybe not even the best, microbrewery in the area, but it is the most authentic."
Roundabout Brewery
"The brewery is run by a husband and wife team that started the brewery from basically nothing: no outside investment and some refurbished dairy equipment that they use to produce really high quality brews. They make interesting and unique beer that goes beyond your typical American IPA (or Hazy IPA, for that matter). It's exactly the kind of shop that I like to support."
Lincoln Avenue Brewing
"More than just a brewery, it is a community gathering spot and many members of the community helped to build it with the owners. Bellevue was a dry town until December, 2015, so LAB represents a new chapter in Bellevue's story."
Strange Roots
"Just try the tart burst banana berry sour or the experimental peanut butter and jelly sour, and you’ll know why they should win it all!"
And that’s just a taste of the entries. So tell us, Pittsburgh, which of these 32 breweries should make it to our Sweet Sixteen Round?
As the state reopens and more folks get vaccinated, there are plenty of chances to grab some suds with your buds. This makes July the perfect time to celebrate the alchemical wizards creating these quaffable creations.
As a reminder, this March Madness-style bracket was decided by our readers, for our readers. So use this opportunity to revisit some of your favorite Pittsburgh breweries (and maybe try some new ones!) and then tell us which of the 32 should advance to the Sweet Sixteen?
Voting for this round ends at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7. Cast your vote below by following this link — and share it with a friend, too!
🍕 + 🍺 = ❤️ Thanks again to our bracket sponsor, Caliente Pizza & Draft House. By the way, tell your friends that Caliente is coming to Sewickley and Crafton this fall.
