The Penn Brewery was founded in 1986 in the historic Deutschtown section of Pittsburgh, across the Allegheny River from downtown. Beer had been made at this location since 1846. The brewery's charming old red-brick buildings buildings are actually listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
Upon arriving there, one notices right away that the place has character. The main hall has an old German beer-hall feel to it, which is a great thing. The long tables and good amount of space may remind you of a smaller version of Munich's Hofbrauhaus, if you've ever been there.
I got to try the three beers that were available at the time: The Penn Pilsner (4%ABW), a light but very nice Vienna style lager, the Penn Gold, a light but smooth Munich-style lager (4% ABW), and the Penn Dark (also 4% ABW), also light bodied for the style but smooth and pleasant. The German tourist behind me agreed: "Ja, ja, it's like having a light bier!"
Although a bit light bodied, the beers were very drinkable, and all are made in accordance with the "Reinheitsgebot", the German beer purity law from 1516, which means that only the four classic ingredients are used: malted barley (and/or wheat), hops, water and yeast. No adjuncts such as corn or rice are used.
In addition, T-shirts are nice, the staff is pleasant, and Nick Rosich, the assistant brewer, came out of nowhere to give us a private personalized tour of the facility while our food was being prepared! Good brewery to visit while in touring America's Steel City!
Pennsylvania Brewing Company
800 Vinial Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 USA
Tel: 412-237-9400
Web address: http://www.pennbrew.com
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