Brewery
Unclaimed profileEast End Brewing Company
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
East End Brewing Company's beer program is a institution, producing about 50 beers annually across year-round, seasonal, and one-off lines. The flagship Big Hop American Ale anchors a lineup that includes the ambitious YOU ARE HERE series, which brewed a unique beer for every one of the city's 90 neighborhoods. Seasonal releases like Bigger Hop Double IPA and Gratitude Barleywine show range, while Big Hop Harvest's back-to-back Best Fall Beer wins from USA Today readers underscore community approval.
- What should I order?
- Start with Big Hop American Ale, the flagship hoppy ale with Centennial and Cascade hops. For something stronger, Bigger Hop Double IPA delivers West Coast bitterness. Seasonal offerings like Partly Clahdy NE IPA or Gratitude Barleywine showcase the brewery's range, and the occasional Almost Famous Pickle Beer collaboration is a curiosity worth trying.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking variety and local character will find much to appreciate. Fans of hoppy ales will gravitate to the IPAs, while those interested in the neighborhood identity will enjoy exploring the YOU ARE HERE series. The brewery's community recognition suggests it appeals to a broad local audience.
- When should I go?
- Seasonal releases rotate monthly, so timing a visit around a particular style—like the fall release of Big Hop Harvest—could be rewarding. The YOU ARE HERE series, completed in November 2024, might be celebrated or commemorated around that time.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The YOU ARE HERE series is a standout achievement: brewing a unique beer for each of the 90 neighborhoods, a project completed in November 2024 with a city council proclamation. This level of local engagement, paired with a broad annual output of about 50 beers, sets East End apart from typical breweries. Collaborations like the Almost Famous Pickle Beer with Primanti Bros. Add further local flavor.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A diverse beer program with about 50 annual releases, a flagship Big Hop American Ale, and the unique YOU ARE HERE series covering all 90 neighborhoods. Seasonal offerings and collaborations add depth, with Big Hop Harvest winning Best Fall Beer two years running.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of beers with year-round, seasonal, and one-off releases.
- — Unique YOU ARE HERE series covering all 90 neighborhoods.
Standout selections
- — Big Hop American Ale: American Ale with Centennial and Cascade hops, 5.8% ABV, available in draft, six-packs, and growlers.
- — Bigger Hop Double IPA: West Coast DIPA with Amarillo and Simcoe hops, 8.6% ABV.
- — Gratitude Barleywine: Annual barleywine, 11.2% ABV.
- — Almost Famous Pickle Beer: Collaboration with Primanti Bros.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
How it sits with the food
The brewery operates a brewpub with an in-house pizza kitchen, suggesting the beers are designed to pair with pizza.
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