Church Brew Works
3525 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA
(412)688-8200
Feeling spiritual? You will when
you visit the Church! Walking into this deconsecrated Catholic Church will
be like no other brewpub experience. The sheer beauty of the edifice makes
this trip from anywhere worth the while. Keeping all the original windows,
lights, and cut-down pews, the building retains its "religious" atmosphere,
though all creeds are welcome to partake of the "divine" food and beer.
As you enter the large wooden
doors, your eyes are drawn to the altar area which is now the brewery.
They could not have chosen a better spot for it! It is here where Brewmaster,
Bryan Pearson and staff work their "miracles" turning grains and water
into some of the best beers in the country. They perform their magic on
a 15 BBL Specific Mechanical Systems brewhouse with a 1500 BBL annual limit.
All the religious euphemisms
aside, quality of product is the most important "commandment"
here(Sorry!). Brant Dubovich
oversees the brewing with a religious fervor and Chef Jason Marrone has
created an eclectic menu using rarely-found ingredients prepared in unique
combinations.
They have only four year-round
beers, but a wide selection of seasonals:
Celestial Gold, Pipe Organ Pale
Ale, Pious Monk Dunkel, and Blast Furnace Stout are the flagship brews,
but the seasonals are plentiful...Easy Rider APA, Heavenly Hefe, and Non
Denominator Dopple Bock. They also offer one beer on cask. Other seasonals
are 4 Grain Harvest Ale, Penance Porter, English Mild, Raspberry Imperial
Stout, Absolution Ale, 140 Shilling Wee Heavy, Weizenbock, Maibock, Burly
Friar Barleywine, et al. As you can see, there is always something brewing
here!
The winding bar was built from
the oak boards salvaged from the trimming of the pews. Carefully refinished,
the result is stunning!
There is plenty of off-street
parking in the rear and street parking in front. Tours are given Mon-Fri
at 5PM. Operating hours are Mon-Thurs 11:30AM-11:45PM, Friday & Sat.
11:30AM-1:00AM, and Sunday 12:00-10:00PM.
Check out their website
for special events, specialty beers, directions and an extended history
of the Church.
So, make the "pilgrimage" to
Pittsburgh and visit Church Brew Works as part of your "revival". You'll
be glad you did!