By Matt De Reno
Talk about a dubious honor, but one in which we Pittsburghers - and by extension, us North Hillsers - take great pride in having bestowed upon us: we are No. 1 in the nation one it comes to beer drinkers.
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Pittsburgh has earned the title of "Best City for Beer Drinkers" two years in a row! With 33 breweries and 11 breweries per 100,000 residents, it's clear why this city is so popular among beer enthusiasts. Even better? The average price per pint of beer is only $4.00 - that's nearly 20% lower than the study average of $4.68! No matter what your preferred type or style may be, Pittsburgh boasts something to suit every taste; visitors can find German-style Penn Brewery alongside buzzy Dancing Gnome and Grist House Craft Brewery with its outdoor vibes.
A Peek Inside The Grist House in Millvale, Pa. (Image: Across North Hills)
As we turn into 2022, Pittsburgh Business Times reports that Pittsburgh's craft beer scene is undergoing a transformation. Penn Brewery recently found a new owner and has plans to open up a pub in the former spot of Bier’s Pub and War Streets Brewing. Also on the horizon for this year is the re-emergence of local production from Pittsburgh Brewing Co., making it an exciting time for suds lovers!
Breweries Across The North Hills of Pittsburgh
Now the North Hills of Pittsburgh is not a stranger to great breweries. There are more than a handful to be found north of the northern bank of the Allegheny River. Here are two you might check out:
- Find a lot more in our local guide to microbreweries across the North Hills.
Neighborhood Bars Across The North Hills of Pittsburgh
So where can you drink some of those cool craft beers? Many of them you will find in one of the numerous local bars in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Check these places out for starters but really the best kind of research to be done here is to get out and pour a tall pint and help keep this recording going.
Be safe and enjoy responsibly. Cheers!
Matt De Reno is the publisher of Across North Hills and a writer based in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.
