Penn Brewery

I need to tell more people about the seasonal nut roll ale. It’s the perfect holiday beer in my humble and uneducated opinion. Just a touch of sweet, a little chocolate and cinnamon, and the slight bitterness of walnut. It tastes curling up by a cozy fire with a plate of grandmas cookies and a hot chocolate. I get what all the Hallmark movies were trying to tell me now. Please if you see it, grab it and save me one.

Penn Brewery is the oldest and largest brewery in Pittsburgh. I visited this business, though, not for their beer but rather for their food. Their restaurant has a German-inspired menu, and my husband and I ate lunch here. Our favorite foods were the pretzels, mashed potatoes, German potato salad, and apple strudel. We thought that the potato pancakes, wienerschnitzel, and cod sandwich tasted OK. Our waitress made friendly conversation, and the prices were average. Please note that this business has multiple buildings with multiple entrances. To enter the main restaurant, we parked our vehicle in a free garage, and then we walked down steps, past stone caves, and up other steps.

All of that food you see was eaten by two people and ordered by me! Obnoxious, but totally worth it! This was my treat to my best friend’s milestone birthday. Good beer too. Known as Pittsburgh’s Oldest Brewery, not only is this establishment a staple in the community, it’s a must! I just looked at the menu and it is a little different from 2016, but still amazing. I look forward to returning one day to dine in again.