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    Hitchhiker Brewing

    4.3 (72 reviews)
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    Andrew H.

    I really lucked out with this place! I was looking for a place to watch the Presidential debate...something that even something like Yelp is not good at searching for. I was walking around this part of town, and heard a loud political speech in here, so I just poked in. It looked like it wasn't a private event, so I saddled up to the bar. Long story short, the beers on tap were great. The bartender asked me if I was part of the political rally, I said no. I asked why he asked, the firs drink was free if you're part of the rally. I need to learn my lesson from Ghostbusters "if someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!" A few beers later, they did broadcast the debate with good sound!

    Flight. A fruited sour, a Double IPA and a Triple IPA
    Pete J.

    The Hitchhiker location in Sharpsburg is huge inside. It never seems to be too crowded which is good. You have to find street parking, which doesn't seem to be a problem. They have a huge lot beside the building but they don't own it and the owners of the lot will tow you. They typically have food trucks. I will say that on the extremely hot summer days like yesterday when I visited it is warm inside as they have no AC. They had fans running but it is still warm. I should have known better than getting a flight because by the time I got to the third glass it had become somewhat warm. Now to the beer. If you like fruited sours, then Hitchhiker is your brewery. They always seem to have numerous on tap and are adventurous in the flavors. I typically don't drink them, but did try the PB&J beer because my son it had it last visit and enjoyed it. They typically have a big tap list with a little something for everyone. While I prefer hazy IPA's their offerings can be hit or miss for me. Some I really enjoy and some not so much. They are a good place to go with folks that have different tastes in beer because they have so much variety.

    Press Project
    Jenna W.

    Great brewery! They have an awesome wide selection of beer options on tap, along with vodka slushies. I ordered the Press Project and Subsurface Raspberry Lime and Coconut Sours and loved them! They were both fruity, not filled with excess sugar, and refreshing. The brewery atmosphere is very casual, with both inside and outside patio space. They also have board games available to borrow and enjoy time with friends and family. It was a bit humid inside because they dont have air conditioning and our table was away from their giant fan. We were also disappointed the food truck didnt come one friday night due to a water break issue at the restaurant, but they had a menu of a nearby restaurant with food to get delivered. Overall a great and relaxing experience and will be coming back again!

    Angie H.

    Such an amazing brewery!!! The bartender was so knowledgeable about the beer, and loved his personality!! He was very friendly and created a great atmosphere!! I would love to visit again and even bought beer to go. Excellent experience!!

    Beautiful interior
    Shelley R.

    This is a great place! Every one loved their beers and there was a food truck so we all got snacks! It was a fun place to meet friends on a Sunday afternoon

    Phil H.

    We love the beer from Hitchhikers and decided to try out the brewery closest to us. I am a huge fan of the selection of beers they have on tap here. They always seem to have great stouts and sours on tap which are my favorite beers. The area is also quite spacious ,and they keep it very accomodating for families. I have seen the community table completely lined up with parents with their infants just enjoying the brewery. They dont have alot of food available;however, they do have food carts station inside the brewery at certain times. We always check the website calendar for what food trucks and when they show up tpmake sure we can get a bite to eat with our brews. Its definitely one of our favorite breweries and we come back frequently to get to-go 4 packs of their beer.

    Julie Anna E.

    I came here for the taco truck promo event - was invited so my experience was a bit different since we got a couple of free tacos and free chips and salsa I love that they have a food truck that changes up all the time. The inside of the brewery was spacious, lots of games to play, lots of seating. The outdoor patio is so nice- I loved it! The beer selection is large, 22+ beers to choose from. Lots of fun & funky flavors, summer flavors, sours, and unique beers! It was so fun trying them, the servers were extremely friendly and attentive Parking was rough because there is a gigantic lot next to the brewery that is actually for apartment parking. I went with my boyfriend and we drove around looking for parking on a street. We ended up parking on a street a few blocks away. Came back to a parking ticket. It was $15, no biggie but paying it was such a huge pain. They wouldn't let me pay it online after I tried to 2 times. After multiple phone calls, they said you have to pay parking tickets in person in Sharpsburg. This town seemer to be stuck in 1982 in that sense. Good experience overall, the parking ticket and that whole experience has made me a bit nervous to go back, despite having a good time. So be careful parking around there!

    Black is Beautiful Imperial Stout
    David B.

    Impressive how Hitchhiker has adapted to the Pandemic. I was able to order online, then swing by to pick up my purchase. Hitchhiker is the first local brewery to produce the Black is Beautiful Imperial Stout. It's a delicious, roasty, chocolatey beer with a lot of flavor. Best of all, the proceeds go to Freshfest, a beer festival that promotes diversity. The staff was friendly and helpful, this was a safe and fun purchase.

    Lots of pours!
    Is A.

    No food service when we came on a Saturday afternoon. Food trucks were coming late that day. The bar tenders were very informative and very willing to let us try samples before ordering. Ambiance was welcoming. Very low key and had board games available if anyone wanted to try those. Parking situation was a bit confusing. Not allowed to use huge empty parking lot next door. (See pics) but we did find street parking pretty readily.

    Carrie N.

    With an open concept and converted garage feel this brewery is large enough to house many people including their larger than most bars, which I am a fan as that is my preferred area to sit. The bartenders/brewers have been polite and attentive enough that you usually do not wait too long for a pint or a refill. We have been here a few times and I have always found an agreeable beer. Some better than others, but still a decent selection. They have a TV but no cable. I am not sure of board games or other sources of entertainment. As per most breweries they usually have a food truck out front. Definitely worth stopping in if you are in the area just be prepared to get there in plenty of time before closing. This past time they were calling last call by 10:25, though they are open until 11. They were denying walking in patrons at 10:30 a drink. They also start shutting everything down as soon as last call was announced. It felt kind of odd but their business their rules.

    Bar area
    Sydney G.

    I ordered two sours. The "equal parts" and "the party in bedrock." "The party in bedrock" was a little too sweet for me, but I loved the fruity flavors in it. I liked "equal parts" a lot, though it does have a tea after taste. My boyfriend ordered two IPAs. The "how many planets" and the "one to one." I enjoyed the "how many planets" a lot because it was citrusy and super smooth. The brewery had a decent amount of indoor seating. We weren't able to enjoy the outside due to rain but it looked spacious with cute lights strung up. I have to commend them for staying open during a power outage... it was a little hot inside but all their ordering devices still worked and they still accepted cards! We were hoping to take some RGB beer home (it's a super smooth DIPA), but they were sold out. Definitely try this beer if they have it! It was our first time here, but we will definitely be back because of the atmosphere and large selection of beer!

    Pretzel
    Anokhy D.

    I met up here for a friend's birthday. It was a cute location with seating inside and out in the patio. The beer selection was varied and the food that was offered was good for the price. I got the oatmeal stout (they cycle through their flavors so if that's not there, I'm sure a coffee stout would be in its place) and soft pretzel. They have a small selection of games too, so we were plenty entertained at hitchhiker.

    Jamie A.

    First time back after outdoor space, which is really nice but crowded on hot day. The subsurface guava mango was thick! Love Leona's, especially on a hot day.

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    Ask the Community - Hitchhiker Brewing

    Is it Dog Friendly (at least in new Beer Garden)?

    Nope

    I only drink Miller lite?

    Agree with Steven. Not the place to go. Suggestion..... you grab your sixer/12 pack, drinker companion grabs their growler/crowler from here, then you choose somewhere to hang out.

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    One of the only places in Pittsburgh to make high% Smoothie Sours, pretty much everyone is phenomenal.

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    Dancing Gnome

    4.3(154 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Food, yes! Service, absolutely yes!…read moreAmbiance, needs a bit more gnome-ness! 10/10 Parking yes, but Uber, Lyft better for everyone!

    No complaints about Blue Sparrow. The food was amazing and so accommodating. I have a nut, dairy…read moreand egg allergy & they let me look at the dairy free cheese ingredients to make sure it was all good! The pizza was amazing. My girl friends and I came after four years of me wanting to come here. I love Gravel Grinder and live close to an OTB so heard of Dancing Gnome from that. Finally made our way there and well, make sure you do not bring young kids. My friend had an 18 month old with us and as she was BUYING a beer from them, the guy who worked there asked if she "could keep the screaming to a minimum." An eighteen month old!!! And Mother's Day is tomorrow, nice. He said that they had to draw a line somewhere and he wasn't kidding. The 18 month old was not running around screaming crying all day. We were outside having the kids play and when my friend was buying a beer he got a bit fussy and was told to keep it to a minimum. Needless to say, we will NOT be coming back. If you have small children, I would not suggest this place. Super disappointing. I've always hyped their beer and place up and now I can't support it. We ended up going to Grist House and it was a WAY better vibe and WAY busier...I wonder why. I should have known when their sign said no dogs allowed.

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    Dancing Gnome - Cask conditioned Bitter up front, fruity sour behind.

    Cask conditioned Bitter up front, fruity sour behind.

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    Hop Farm Brewing Co

    4.5(124 reviews)
    1.4 miLawrenceville
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    We went for the first time to grab some simple food and beer. The venue is nice, spacious, etc…read more However, the food service was absolutely terrible. When we arrived it was almost empty. Maybe a few people at the bar and a couple of tables. We ordered nachos, burger, and a gyro. We waited over nearly 90 minutes for food. Every time we asked we were told the nacho cheese needed to be heated up. Funny that when the food arrived, the cheese on nachos was cold? The server/owner/whoever didn't seem concerned when I mentioned the time. If you want to have a beer, fine. If you have any desire to get your moneys worth buying any type of food, skip it. There are so many better options on Butler St. that serve the same beer with better service and food and/or food trucks who will be mindful of your order. Sad.

    Let me say that this brewery has a lot of IPAs: that is a positive for me. They let us taste around…read more5 different beers before we made a decision. We got a few beers and started with nachos. The nachos were good, a bit pricey, but good. We didn't love the beer cheese so I wouldn't start with this again. Their menu has a lot so no concerns. We decided to get their Yinser Cheesesteak and I would get it again. It was big, the cheesesteak was very good (slightly on the sweet side). The only way to improve this meal is grill the bun but that is preference. We got here and no one was here but by the time we left there was 20 or more. The bartender was great: super friendly and he was a great guide. The place was slightly loud in the main room but they have a lot of space to spread out; there are other areas you can go to for large groups or groups that want a quieter environment. The key...I WILL BE HERE AGAIN.

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