Pittsburgh, PABrewery

The Church Brew Works has brewed in a carefully adapted former Catholic church since 1996. Pittsburgh Magazine describes it as an early anchor of the city's modern beer scene. Fermentation tanks stand near the former altar, while the dining room serves pub fare beneath stained glass and vaulted ceilings.

Dancing Gnome operates its production brewery and taproom on Main Street in Sharpsburg, with a particular reputation for hop focused beer. Pittsburgh Magazine follows the brewery's expansion and the reopening of its original nearby space, showing how the business continues to experiment without leaving its home borough.

Grist House pours its beer from a lively Millvale property with outdoor seating and a regular food truck schedule. Pittsburgh Magazine documents the brewery's growth into additional production and taproom spaces. The original East Sherman Street location remains the useful pin for its neighborhood character and changing draft board.

Cinderlands Warehouse combines a large production brewery with a full kitchen in the former Spaghetti Warehouse. Pittsburgh Magazine's review details crisp lagers, farmhouse beer and an ambitious brewpub menu. The multi-level Strip District space works for a full meal as readily as a flight at the bar.

East End Brewing has operated since 2004, giving it a long view of Pittsburgh's modern craft beer movement. Pittsburgh Magazine opens its 2026 beer survey at the Larimer taproom and reflects on the brewery's staying power. House beer, seasonal releases and pizza shape the current visit.