Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSmiling Moose Brewing
Cranberry Township, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Smiling Moose Brewing operates as a brewery with house-made beers, including a hop-forward pale ale and a vanilla-kissed hard root beer. Happy hour brings $6 cocktails and $4 wells, while draft specials extend to late night and game days. The cocktail and spirits programs are minimal, but the beer lineup and discounts give the bar a working-class appeal.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hello 3 Beards Pale Ale, hopped with mosaic, Idaho 7, and Azacca. For something sweeter, Root Down, a 5% ABV hard root beer with vanilla notes. During happy hour, the $6 Electric Blue Lemonade or Dirty Shirley are straightforward, value-driven cocktails.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers looking for house-made options and discounted drafts will feel at home. Fans of no-frills happy hour cocktails and cheap wells will find the specials appealing. It's a casual spot for those who prioritize value over craft cocktail complexity.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings cocktail and well specials. Game days during PGH pro-team games feature half-off lite drafts and seltzers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour cocktails are $6, wells are $4, and drafts receive $2 off. Late night and game day specials cut draft and seltzer prices in half, making it a budget-friendly stop.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue is a brewery with its own beer, including a pale ale hopped with mosaic, Idaho 7, and Azacca, and a hard root beer with vanilla. The constant rotation of draft specials—happy hour, late night, and game day—creates a persistent discount culture.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Limited to two happy hour cocktails: Electric Blue Lemonade and Dirty Shirley, both well-vodka-based with sweet mixers. No full cocktail menu was documented.
Menu strengths
- — Specific cocktail specials offered during happy hour at a clear price point.
Standout selections
- — Electric Blue Lemonade – well vodka, blue curacao, lemonade, sprite, $6
- — Dirty Shirley – well vodka, grenadine, lime juice, sprite & ginger ale, $6
Pricing: $6 happy hour cocktails; $4 wells during happy hour
Beer
In-house brewery with two documented beers: a hoppy pale ale and a hard root beer. Multiple recurring draft discounts enhance the value proposition.
Menu strengths
- — House-brewed beers with distinct profiles, including a hop-forward pale ale.
- — Frequent draft specials: happy hour, late night, and game day discounts.
Standout selections
- — Hello 3 Beards Pale Ale – hoppy pale ale with mosaic, Idaho 7, and Azacca hops, 5.5% ABV
- — Root Down – hard root beer with creamy head and hints of vanilla, 5% ABV
Pricing: $2 off all Moose drafts during happy hour; 1/2 off drafts and seltzers during late night and game day specials
Spirits
Spirits program is minimal, with only well drink pricing documented. No brand or selection details available.
Menu strengths
- — Well drink special at a low price point.
Pricing: $4 wells during happy hour
How it sits with the food
No pairing-specific evidence is available, but the hoppy pale ale would complement grilled meats and spicy pub fare, while the vanilla-forward root beer could pair with desserts or rich, savory dishes. The food menu was not part of this review.
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