Hey yinz, #PickleBeer is back and this week we got to be one of the first folks to try it! For those who don't know, each year before Pittsburgh's Pickleburgh festival, East End Brewing and Primanti Brothers teams up to bring you their Almost Famous Pickle Beer, a lemon peppercorn cucumber gose ale (meant to tast like, you guessed it... pickles!) This week, we sat down with Jim from Primanti's and Scott from East End to talk a little about the beer while putting away a cans from this year and last year.  Tune in to learn about how this year's version is a little different from last year's. Side note:  Everyone was late for this recording except Scott and I, so we hit the Drunken Portion of This Podcast Very Early (beer passes time *shrugs*).  Also, because of this, we take a pretty hilarious bathroom break a little over halfway through. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 87: Talkin' #PickleBeer with Primanti Bros and East End Brewing

This week, Scott and Ryan are joined by Al Grasso from Allegheny City Brewing located in the Deutschtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh (North Side). Al tells us how he came to craft beer via some time spent living in Colorado, why he started Allegheny City, a look at the BRAND NEW seltzer program, and which Colorado brewery yelled at him for mixing their beers at a festival. Make sure you're following Allegheny City Brewing on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest from the brewery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 86: Allegheny City Brewing

Imagine opening a brewery just days before the Coronavirus shutdowns occurred in March 2020... because that's precisely what happened with Unity Brewing in Latrobe, PA. Today, we're joined by Kevin and Alan to talk a little more about opening their brewery a such a turbulent time and learn a little about the brewers and the brewery. I (Ryan) kick this episode off because Scott was very late to record - let me know how I did riding solo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 85: Unity Brewing

Pittsburgh, PA-based Links Brewing was started because Jeff Becker lied to his mom!  We're not joking; Jeff really did... but it all worked for him. Tune in to today's episode to learn about how and why Jeff founded Links Brewing. You'll also hear about how his brewery takes the unique angle of distributing only to golf courses.. but plans to expand on that over time. Make sure you follow Links Brewing on Facebook and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 84; Links Brewing

Episode 84: Links Brewing

Scott and Ryan are joined by Alan, Jared & Chris of Fermata Brewing, a brewery-in-planning located in Ambridge, PA.  Get to know the guys behind the brewery and their plans for the brewery in the future. While you're listening make sure you follow the brewery on Facebook and Instagram! If you enjoy today's episode, make sure you leave us a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 83: Fermata Brewing

Today's episode is a littttttle different than normal.  On this episode, we recorded a simulcast episode with our friends from the YaJagoff! Podcast (Rated Pittsburgh's #1 Podcast!) live on location at Primanti Brothers in Allison Park, PA. Scott was unable to make this episode, so Ryan held down the fort with out him.  We combined different elements of each of our shows for this episode but you'll get to hear from Meg from North Country Brewing about their new collab beer with YaJagoff! and Primanti Brothers (released this week!) and bunch of other guests. Hope you enjoy it!  We'll be back to regular programming on the next episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 82: YaJagoff! (Special simulcast episode)

On this episode, Scott and Ryan are joined by Jason Yahnke from Acclamation Brewing, one of the newest craft breweries in the Pittsburgh region.  Acclamation Brewing is located in Verona, and specializes in "full-flavored, sessionable beers." Jason tells all about how he got in to craft beer, what it was like building out the brewery and getting launched during COVID, what it's like brewing next to the Pittsburgh Pickle Co. and more! Make sure you're following Acclamation Brewing on Instagram to stay up on the latest from them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 81: Jason Yahnke of Acclamation Brewing

On this episode, Scott and Ryan catch up with Matt Katase, co-founder and CEO of Brew Gentlemen in Braddock, PA.   Matt tells a little about everything happening over at the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild (PASSPORTS!) and while we had him, we asked a little about what's going on over at Brew Gentlemen. Don't miss this episode and don't forget to shoot them a follow on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 80: Matt Katase of Brew Gentlemen and Pittsburgh Brewers Guild

Today, Scott and Ryan are joined by Ashley, taproom manager of Monday's Brewing in McMurray, PA, after they brewed a Session IPA with the team. Ashley tells us more about she got in to craft beer, her favorite beers, and also lets it rip on Untappd. Make sure you're joining Ashley on Instagram for all the latest from her!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 79: Ashley from Monday's Brewing

On today's episode, Scott and Ryan are joined by Jake from the super-popular Instagram account @drinkingwhalezbro. Learn a little more about Jake as well as how the Instagram account came to exist, how he creates such amazing pictures and content, and more! And make sure you're following Drinking Whalez Bro on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 78: Drinking Whalez Bro

This week, we're joined once again by our friend at The Weekly Recap for a WILD episode.  We recorded this episode without an agenda at all and just let the conversation fly, so expect to have A LOT of fun listening to this one. As always, make sure you're following The Weekly Recap on Instagram and Facebook and give them a Subscribe on your favorite podcast app! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 77: Nick and Alex from The Weekly Recap Podcast

We've seen lots of homebrewers get started in their garages, however, Ben Steffen takes it to a whole other level.   In fact, Ben has an entire 3.5bbl production brewery in his garage! Listen in to today's episode to hear more about Arboretum Trail Brewing, Ben's brewery.  Ben tells us his plans for the brewery as well as how he plans to get his beer in your hands without a taproom. Make sure you're following Arboretum Trail on Facebook and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 76: Ben Steffen of Arboretum Trail Brewing Co

On this episode, Scott and Ryan are joined by Tate from Erie Brewing Co!  Listen in to find out what's happening at Erie Brewing Co. and also see if you catch which Erie-inspired beer Ryan suggests Tate to make. And as always, make sure you follow Erie Brewing Co. on Instagram and Facebook! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 75: Erie Brewing Co.

Meet us at Mike's! Scott and I spent the evening on-location at Mike's Beer Bar with owner Mike and Product Manager Cassie for this socially-distant podcast recording. If you're unfamiliar, Mike's Beer Bar is located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh across from PNC Park and features the area's largest selection of local craft beers.  It also happens to have some of the best food in the area.   On this episode, we dive a little more in Mike and Cassie's backgrounds and talk a little about their plans for the future of Mike's.   As always, we wound up hitting the drunken portion of the podcast a litttttle early than normal. Check it 'aht! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 74: Mike's Beer Bar (Pittsburgh, PA)

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