I love coming to this local brewery, especially on a nice night when they have both a food truck…read moreand a live band. One of their flagship beers, the raspberry wheat, is my favorite. It's always slightly tart and refreshing. It's perfect for the summertime, but I drink it all year round! The rotating food trucks are a much appreciated addition, as the brewery doesn't serve their own food. When the weather is cooperating, they seasonally have bands later in the week. The website is always up to date with events! The bartenders are very friendly and do their best to work through the lines as quickly as possible. They do have bathrooms and they're definitely outdated, but clean.

Stopped to try their beer on a recent trip to Pittsburgh, as my husband and I enjoy finding local…read morecraft brews when we travel. For a weekend afternoon I anticipated it would be a bit busier. Two (2) bartenders were working-male was very accommodating but the female seemed annoyed to wait on anyone who wasn't a "regular". Had the kids with us and they really enjoyed the pinball machines, but most are $1.00 a play, so we blew through $ in no time

We ordered to go at the night market so we didn't spend to much time inside or say much about the…read moreservice. It took about 20 minutes fr wings, Brussels, and the pizza so i can't complain. We didn't get a chance to read the captions of the food so we didn't know the sprouts were covered in bacon. Still not too bad. The white pizza was good and flavorful. The wings were also pretty good. Very saucy. We will probably go back again.

Honestly it was meh. They gave our appetizer to a table that came in after us bc we were served our…read moreapp with our meal at the same time 15 minutes later. So we had to pick which one we wanted to eat first. There were two additional tables that arrived after us who recieved their appetizers before their meals. Which they also got before us. That sort of ruined the mood of everything. Online the menu is extensive. At arrival we found we only had a choice of burger, chicken sandwich, chicken tenders and grilled cheese as entree options. Yes there were wings and Flatbreads but online paints a much different picture. The food was decent but no one was particularly blown away with any of the flavors. Walked away pretty disappointed if I'm being 100% transparent.

Stopped at this quant brewery after a Pirate game while in Pittsburgh. Very small inside but nice…read moreoutside seating. A singer was performing which gave the place a nice atmosphere. I had their red ale. Nice crisp taste I'd come here again if I had more time. Got there with them closing within the hour.

3 - Good choice if you're in the area. Skip to the end to see my eating scale…read more As always, I'll start with the beer - it's really good. They seem to try to keep their brews close to the original style. For example, their IPA is an excellent IPA in the traditional sense which I really appreciate. Nothing fruity or sweet, they hit what an IPA is supposed to be. So why not a higher rating? For me it's just because it's a pretty small place. It was busy the night we were there and they only had one bartender working so service was slow. She was really good, but there was only one of her. Keeping consistent with my eating scale, I'd be hesitant to drive half an hour to visit during the winter again. I heard that they have a really nice outdoor area that's right on the river, so maybe this summer we'll make the drive again to check that out. So yeah, if you're anywhere around Elizabeth, PA Firewhistle is definitely a solid place to get a good beer or two. But the confines were too small and service was too slow for me to want to go 30 minutes out of my way. 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive up to 30 minutes just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

A Hidden Gem in Washington, PA!…read more The Washington Brewing Company is the real deal! You can absolutely taste the love in every beer--they clearly take pride in their craft. Each brew we tried was smooth, flavorful, and uniquely their own. We shared a few appetizers and every bite was fantastic, but the fried zucchini sticks were the standout--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Definitely a must-try! Their happy hour is a great deal, and the atmosphere is just what you'd want in a local brewery: relaxed, welcoming, and fun. The location is spot-on--easy to get to, with plenty of space inside and out. To top it all off, the staff have been incredible--knowledgeable about the beers, super friendly, and genuinely fun to talk to. It's the kind of place where you feel like a regular, even if it's your first time. We'll definitely be back. Cheers to great beer and even better people!

It doesn't matter what I am doing or where I am heading, if there is a brewery on the way, I am…read morestopping in for a flight and a bite to eat. I have been to Washington more times than I can county yet I hadn't been here yet for some odd reason but we decided to change that on the way to the airport. Before arriving me and my gf were rather hungry so we were looking on Yelp for a place to eat before deciding to stop in here for a quick bite and a cold beer on a smoking hot day. Upon arrival it seemed like a cool place and had plenty of parking behind the business. Although once we entered the business the atmosphere seemed kind of off and unappealing. Everyone looked pissed off or unfriendly. The servers weren't much better if I am being honest, which I always am when leaving reviews. We sat at the bar for a few minutes before I had to ask a girl who was too busy chatting away with another girl for a menu and water. We needed someone to cool us off immediately due to it being extremely hot outside. TBH: nothing is more of a put off than entering a business you are about to spend money in and seeing the wait staff on their phones ignoring the people who are there to help them make money cause God forbid you don't tip someone 20% who are on Instagram 85% of the time you are there and instead of asking if you need anything else while you are constantly saying, can I have another this or that. SMH! The wait staff here seemed all over the place and it wasn't even busy when we stopped in. I guarantee every single person who was working was behind the bar at some point and we either had to ask for more water, more sour cream, more whatever; that's annoying! We started off by ordering a flight of beer and that seemed like a whole job in itself to the waitress. Then we decided to go with the nachos. Which I must say took way too long to arrive considering there was only 8-10 people max while we were there and easily 5-6 waiters and 2-3 bartenders. The beer was good and the nachos were pretty decent as well. Neither was anything to write home about but they did their job. Another thing I did notice about this place is it seemed grimmy and more of a bar than an actual brewery. Most of the time when a brewery needs to serve liquor it just doesn't have great beer or great brewery vibes that us brewery lovers go for and we rarely return, sadly. There was nothing welcoming about this place and with the food being just decent and the wait staff not being of the greatest in the personality and service categories I'd say there is a 99% chance we won't return or recommend this place to any of our friends or colleagues. Thanks and good luck :)

"How do you not know who Mazeroski is?" I ask my brother, who meets us at Hightower Brewing, the…read morehometown of Mazeroski. He shrugs, not being much of a sports fan. We were looking to get out of the house on a bright winter's day. We made the trip out to Hightower and arrived at a plain building. Inside, we happily found a cozy tasting room, and out the back doors was a good outdoor space. Staff was extremely friendly. BYOF or food truck sometimes!

A great spot to try if you like sours, stouts, and sunshine!! They have a nice outdoor space with…read morepicnic tables and a mix of shady spots and ones with direct sunlight. They also have a few high top barrels to put your drinks on along with a cornhole set up. Their own food truck was available at 4pm on the Saturday we visited, but we didn't get to try anything because we had recently eaten. The beer selection definitely leaned towards sours and stouts, but they had a few other options, as well. There was one guy working behind the bar and luckily it wasn't too crowded. We waited maybe a minute or two before he poured our beers. He was super friendly and helped to provide suggestions and samples. We loved the color of the berry seltzer, but did not love the flavor.. I'd recommend the tangerine sour, for sure!

A Hidden Gem Brewing with Heart and Hops in Toledo, OH…read more We were about 30 minutes southwest of Toledo on April 5, 2025, when we decided to check out a local brewery we'd heard great things about--and we're so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed like longtime friends. I had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Bauman, who owns the brewery with her husband, Mike. Both are proud Toledo natives. Mike, a retired police officer and military veteran, has been brewing beer for over 30 years--and it shows. What started as a dream became reality in July 2023 when they opened the brewery after completely transforming what used to be a dentist's office (yep, you'd never guess!). They bought the building in 2021 and spent years renovating, building on, and navigating the complicated web of licensing. Lisa mentioned the TTB was manageable, but Ohio's state licensing was a different story. Still, their passion, grit, and commitment carried them through, and the result is a beautiful space pouring even better beer. Now let's talk about the beer--because WOW. We kicked things off with a sampler and were seriously impressed: River Rat IPA (6%) - A juicy hazy IPA brewed with locally grown malt, Zythos and Azacca hops. It's got citrus and tropical notes, but with a softer, smoother body than your typical hazy. Super drinkable and fresh. Red "Knight" Ale (6.75%) - This red ale has a great depth of flavor. Notes of caramel and raisin from a mix of malts (some local) make it rich without being too heavy. Balanced and satisfying. Happy Pillzzzzzzz (6.69%) - An Imperial Pilsner that lives up to its clever name. It's a classic German-style pils with a crisper profile, slight sweetness, and smooth malt finish. Dangerously easy to sip. Meg B's Blue Light Special (5.5%) - A blueberry ale that completely surprised me. I'm not usually into fruity beers, but this one was smooth, not overly sweet, and incredibly well done. A total standout in its category. Then came the big winner: I was planning on getting a glass of the hazy, but Lisa offered a taste of their Scottish ale, and--damn. It blew me away. Tipsy Kilt (7.75%) - A Scottish-style "wee heavy" ale that instantly became my favorite of the night. It's rich, malty, with just the right amount of sweetness, brewed with English malts and hops. The name is as perfect as the pour. This brewery is the real deal--from the quality of the beer to the story behind it. Lisa and Mike have created something truly special here. It's not just about hops and barley--it's about community, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. If you're anywhere near Toledo, make the trip. This place deserves to be on your beer bucket list. Cheers to the Baumans and everything they've built--can't wait to come back!

As Toronto's only brewery, Squids does a great job bringing in the crowds. On a Friday night, it…read morewas an apparent that this is the place to be. Every table was taken as were most seats at the bar. Someone was hosting a birthday party and had pizza brought in from an outside establishment. The beer menu was expansive and included a few seltzers. The consensus from the group was that these are heavy hitters! The ABV seems low because after a couple, you're definitely feeling it. The staff were friendly. You really get the small town feel here, as most of the bar staff knew the patrons on a personal level. The bathroom was clean and I loved the Christmas decor they had up! Prices were fair for the quality and alcohol content. They also have flights of 4 5-oz pours for $10.

Straight up, there should be a book called "How to Run a Successful Operation in Pittsburgh" and…read morethere should be a picture of this place on the cover, along with a case study. Always packed, always impressive array of beer (one of the best breweries in region, IMO), and the food is tasty and reasonably priced. The site is so vast, there's never a shortage of seating, you just need to do a little bit of exploration to find a spot, but there's fun in that. Still trying to get to the upper command level - might need to head there during non-peak hours. Oh, I forgot to mention that each day/week there are a handful of beers and drinks that are super reasonably discounted - incredibly appreciated in the economic hellscape that is 2025.

We live a few miles away from the Grist House Command and have wanted to visit. We stopped by…read morearound 2:00 on a Saturday afternoon. It was very busy and we needed to use the overflow parking. Due to the frequency of the shuttle it wasn't a big problem. Upon entering we were able to get a seat at one of the bars. They have a list of weekly $5.00 beers. I had a Chameleon pint which is an NE IPA. My wife had a Krisp pint. Both beers were very tasty and we enjoyed. The views are impressive as is the space itself. I was very impressed and this would be a great place to visit with a large group. We didn't eat here but may consider it in the future even with a basic menu. This is definitely worth a visit as there were all ages here enjoying the brewery.

Awesome Trailside spot right off the bike trail with two lots for parking. Inside the taproom is…read moresmall but nice, and plenty of seating. Very clean and loved the vibes. I had two dogs so had to order then go outside, which was rough with the long line. Plenty of picnic tables, but the ground is wood chips surrounded by woods so wasn't great for dogs honestly as they wanted to dig. Got the $3 pretzel and it was good, came with cheese and they wanted it for you! Beer was alright, not my favorite, but it was a dark Kolsh which would not be my go to if I knew it was a darker style.

Awesome space! Rotating food trucks or bring your own food. Sits right along the Montour Trail!…read moreIndoor and outdoor seating available. Delicious craft beers and ciders.