PGH Beer Cast

Pittsburgh has a unique little borough called Bellevue. For a long, long time, Bellevue was a dry town. Not any more. Grant Saylor and his son Shane are co-owners and the brew masters behind Bellevue's first-ever brewery, Lincoln Avenue Brewery. From humble back-porch brewing, to full scale production, this brewery is making a name for itself in a town with a clean slate. Get to know Grant and Shane, on the first episode of the BeerCast in 2020!

North Country Brewing's Production Manager Meg Seastedt stopped by with her faithful companion, Bruce Wayne (he's an adorable Boston Terrier), to throw a couple back and discuss her life in beer. Guest host Abby (from 105.9 The X) joined in as we talked everything from black/death metal and Brewtal Beerfest, to the Pink Boots Society, women in brewing, and Meg's low key fascination with serial killer (she's got tattoos to prove it). Meg is helping steer North Country Brewing in Slippery Rock PA in different directions, and brought a few tasty brews you should hear about. CHEERS YINZ GUYS!

Pittsburgh and Cleveland have always had a special rivalry. Platform Beer Company is bridging the gap between the two cities with their tasty bevs, and soon-to-be taproom & production space in downtown Pittsburgh! Paul Benner and Local rep Stormy Schaff stop by to talk Browns/Steelers, the new Pittsburgh location, their latest Prantl's collab, and the ever-controversial acquisition of Platform by Anheuser-Busch. We go a little outside the PGH craft beer circle for the latest pour of the PGH BeerCast, with guest host JD Greene of BIG 104.7

It's a unique name and a unique brewery. Dave and Tom from Abjuration Brewing stop by to discuss their approach to brewing from a different perspective. Nestled in the heart of McKees Rocks, Abjuration serves it's community amazing craft beers, and an experience you won't forget. We're throwing in a little magic, as Comedian/Magician Lee Terbosic sits in to discuss Houdini, Pittsburgh, and reasons why casinos are weary of his presence. Crack it open, and enjoy the Beercast with Abjuration Brewing!

Quality above all else is the motto at Grist House Craft Brewery. In the midst of expansion, co-founder Brain Eaton and marketing manager Bailey Allegretti stopped by to talk about their new location at the Nike Missile Command Center in Collier, their upcoming Cleveland/Pittsburgh Beer collab, and pour out some of their delicious craft brews. Not to mention a special guest appearance by one of Pittsburgh's premier photographers (and beer aficionado), Dave DiCello! Take a sip of episode 6, and enjoy the PGH BeerCast.

Pretty sure it's safe to say Dancing Gnome is one of the "rock star" craft brewers here in PGH. Super stoked to have Andrew, the brains behind Dancing Gnome, come in and rap about everything DG, his love of motorcycles, long distance running, and Dancing Gnome's future plans. Crack one and enjoy the BeerCast, with guest host JD Greene from BIG 104.7

Beer here! Matt and Dan from Insurrection Ale Works stop in to talk about their brews, their unique location, and their ever-growing business. Pop the top on this episode and enjoy a conversation with a local brewery doing big things.

The name is self-explanatory... this brewery started in the sticks, and now they're bringing their delicious brews to Pittsburgh, and it's surrounding areas. Nick and friends at Stick City have nestled themselves in the heart of Mars PA, and are creating some sought-after brews. Not to mention, doing their part to save the world! Get the down-low on the Sasquatch from Cabot PA (he does exist), livingroom brewing, and the robust selection at Stick City, with guest host Chad Tyson from 102.5 WDVE!

This brewery's got lines around the block for their delicious ales. Andy and the crew at Hitchhiker have an insane lineup of beers at their locations, and the way they come up with some of their concoctions is pure genius. Hazy IPA's, pastry stouts, smoothie sours, and much more will get you beer-blood flowing. Get some background on beer as a business, hop selection, “Dad Beers,” and everything in between with Andy, and guest host JD Greene from BIG 104.7.

One of the country's leaders in experimental ales stops by to nerd out about beer making here in Western PA. Dennis and the gang at Strange Roots are doing some crazy things with beer at their brewery and taproom, and you need to take a sip. Sours, wild ales, and IPA's, OH MY. Locally foraged ingredients and special brewing techniques set these beers apart from the rest. Whether you're a homebrewer, or you're cranking out dozens of kegs a day, you'll learn something from these beer-making wizards at Strange Roots.