IT’S ONLY NATURAL THAT WE’D END UP
BUILDING A LOCAL BREWERY THIS WAY.
After several months looking for a suitable location, a serene creekside setting drew our attention as a prime spot for a local brewery. Our thoughts were, “Imagine sitting here underneath the shade of the game lands listening to the creek babble past, drinking beer designed for a local like me.”
We built our local brewery with you in mind.
FRESH BEER & FRESH AIR.
Add a babbling creek and it’s almost surreal.
Our thoughts were that a local brewery where you spend a lot of your time has to be very cool. We chose this location because it’s along the historic Big Sewickley Creek. We designed the building to be opened to the outside during the warmer months.
We developed the property and designed our building specifically to be a brewery and taproom. Our back yard is defined by the historic Big Sewickley Creek yielding an outdoor beer garden that is very tranquil and perfect for kicking back with old friends or new. Sit by a fire pit, blend in with the nature of the valley, relax, and let loose. We believe that the fresh outdoors can uplift the spirit.
Our brewery might be a little “off the beaten path,” but it’s very accessible with a large parking lot.
WE LOVE DOGS!
(WHO DOESN’T?)
We are a dog-friendly establishment for well-behaved leash dogs, and expect people to stop by for a great beer with their family and canine companions. In fact, we have lead hooks at the bar and each table.
OUR BREWING PLANT WAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BREW LAGER BEER BY TRADITIONAL METHODOLOGY.
Why would we want to do this? Small-scale brewing lends itself to simple brewing techniques. The single-infusion mash is ideal for simplicity. With the proper ingredients, it is a fool-proof way to brew. We have never taken the simple path – Where’s the fun in that? Instead, we choose to use time- and effort-intensive multi-step mashing. While not technically needed for the mash to work correctly, it adds something a little special and noticeable. Decoction is not needed, but we do it, anyway. We have tanks and tanks. Lager beer needs to be kept cold from the start of fermentation to the final sip.
CURRENTLY SERVING
SMOKEY JOE
Our signature brew, 20 years in the making. It’s an amber lager close to Vienna style, malt-forward, and lightly smoked. A personal favorite.
MUNICH HELLES
A Munich-style golden lager with soft maltiness and a noble hop aroma. Smooth, clean and easy drinking.
GERMAN ALTBIER
One of the great German beers. A little more malt, a little more body, a little more color. Malty with just enough hop character to balance it out.
MR. BROWN
Another classic favorite German Dunkel style. Malty with toasty darkness, like a well-baked pumpernickel bread loaf fresh out of the oven.
SEWICKLEY PALE LAGER
This is one American style we don’t mind brewing. It’s our lightest offering with some maltiness and some hop character that finishes slightly sweet due to the corn used in the grist.
ROASTY JOE
This beer is Smokey Joe’s cousin. The smokey side is balanced with a good bit of nicely roasted barley malt. There’s a lot going on here.
OTTO-PILS
A North German-style light lager, a little less body and a little more hop most noticeable in the aftertaste. Clean and crisp using German Tettnanger landrace hops. Righteous nobility.
BOCK AGAIN
This one is a strong beer. Richly malted with enough hops to balance. “Bock” is a German word that translates into “Billy Goat.” There are many theories, but no one knows for sure how the name originated.
BAVARIAN LAGER
A lot in common with Helles. Maybe a bit more hop on the finish, but still nicely malted. Smooth on the palate, and easy drinking. Right around 4.5% abv.
Unclosed tabs will be charged a 20% gratuity.
UPCOMING FOOD TRUCK & MUSIC SCHEDULE
GENERAL FOOD TRUCK HOURS: Fridays: 4-9 PM, Saturdays: 3-8 PM, Sundays: 1:30-6 PM
GENERAL MUSIC HOURS: Saturdays: 6-9 PM
(Schedules are subject to change without notice.)
WE’LL BE CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9.
MARCH SCHEDULE
Friday 3/3
FOOD TRUCK – Ambridge Italian Villa
Saturday 3/4
FOOD TRUCK – Independent Taco
MUSIC – John Stangry
Sunday 3/5
FOOD TRUCK – Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Friday 3/10
FOOD TRUCK – Los Gallitos
Saturday 3/11
FOOD TRUCK – Sak Pase
MUSIC – Rust Project
Sunday 3/12
FOOD TRUCK – Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Friday 3/17
FOOD TRUCK – Taqueria El Pastorcita
Saturday 3/18
FOOD TRUCK – Kilimanjaro Flavor
MUSIC – Art Michaud
Sunday 3/19
FOOD TRUCK – Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Friday 3/24
FOOD TRUCK – Billu Indian Grill
Saturday 3/25
FOOD TRUCK – When In Rome Pizza
MUSIC – Dan Bubian
Sunday 3/26
FOOD TRUCK – Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Friday 3/31
FOOD TRUCK – Los Gallitos
APRIL SCHEDULE
Saturday 4/1
FOOD TRUCK: When in Rome Pizza
MUSIC: Michael Bartlett
Sunday 4/2
FOOD TRUCK: Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Thursday 4/6
FOOD TRUCK: Charcuterie by the Cheddar Board
Friday 4/7
FOOD TRUCK: Taqueria El Pastorcita
Saturday 4/8
FOOD TRUCK: When in Rome Pizza
MUSIC: Dan Bubian
Sunday 4/9
CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY
Thursday 4/13
FOOD TRUCK: Los Gingos
Friday 4/14
FOOD TRUCK: Los Gallitos
Saturday 4/15
FOOD TRUCK: Sak Pase
MUSIC: Jim Tobin
Sunday 4/16
FOOD TRUCK: Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Thursday 4/20
FOOD TRUCK: Charcuterie by the Cheddar Board
Friday 4/21
FOOD TRUCK: Billu's Indian Grill
Saturday 4/22
FOOD TRUCK: When in Rome Pizza
MUSIC: John Charney
Sunday 4/23
FOOD TRUCK: Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Thursday 4/27
FOOD TRUCK: Los Gingos
ENTERTAINMENT: Trivia Night with Quiz Markie
Friday 4/28
FOOD TRUCK: Papa Wood BBQ
Saturday 4/29
FOOD TRUCK: Los Gallitos
MUSIC: Jay Wiley
Sunday 4/30
FOOD TRUCK: Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
MAY SCHEDULE
Thursday 5/4
FOOD TRUCK: Al's Pizza
Friday 5/5
FOOD TRUCK: Ambridge Italian Villa
MUSIC: Dan Bubian and the Delta Struts
Saturday 5/6
FOOD TRUCK: Mobile Chef / Truckin Triangles
MUSIC: Rusty Valley Revival
Sunday 5/7
FOOD TRUCK: Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Thursday 5/11
FOOD TRUCK: Taqueria El Pastorcito
Friday 5/12
FOOD TRUCK: Papa Wood BBQ
MUSIC: Samantha Sears
Saturday 5/13
FOOD TRUCK: Mobile Chef / Truckin Triangles
MUSIC: Michael Bartlett
Sunday 5/14
FOOD TRUCK: Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Thursday 5/18
FOOD TRUCK: Taqueria El Pastorcito
Friday 5/19
FOOD TRUCK: Billu's Indian Grill
MUSIC: Dan Bubian and the Delta Struts
Saturday 5/20
FOOD TRUCK: Kilimanjaro Flavor
MUSIC: Jim Tobin
Sunday 5/21
FOOD TRUCK: Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
Thursday 5/25
FOOD TRUCK: Al's Pizza
ENTERTAINMENT: Trivia Night with Quiz Markie
Friday 5/26
FOOD TRUCK: Ambridge Italian Villa
MUSIC: Gary Prisby
Saturday 5/27
FOOD TRUCK: Ambridge Italian Villa
MUSIC: William Young
Sunday 5/28
FOOD TRUCK: Yovi’s Chicago Dogs
WE’RE NOW OPEN!
Cheers to all who showed up on our opening weekends! We have been overwhelmed by the support of our friends, family, and local comunity! We couldn't ask for a better launch!
We want to thank all of our old and new friends for coming out and making our opening a tremendous success. All the smiles, laughter, and support are our rewards for the effort we made to get our brewery going. Many, many thanks!
LOCAL BEER FOR LOCAL PEOPLE.
All along, our intention was never to sell beer all over the country. Rather, we simply want to open a local brewery making great beer for the local population to enjoy. We had the idea. We had the name. And, most important, we had the support of our family.
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STOP BY AND MEET YOUR LOCAL BREW CREW!
We’re closer than you think, just 30 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. You’ll find us just a few miles from the I-79 Wexford exit.
FIND US AT:
2030 BIG SEWICKLEY CREEK ROAD
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
HOURS
Friday: 4:00-10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00-10:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00-7:00 PM