Aadam Soorma

In 2012, Aadam moved to Pittsburgh. He's currently parked (sans chair) in Lawrenceville and plans to stay a while. On the weekends, you'll find him driving a small green bus (Porter Tours) as he leads tours at local breweries.

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Lincoln Avenue Brewery // Bellevue’s community achievement

By Aadam Soorma / October 1, 2019

A former dry borough until May 2015, Bellevue now boasts an awe inspiring brewery and kitchen. Here’s our walkthrough with founder Grant Saylor.

Roundabout pop up

Roundabout Brewery’s pop-up beer garden

By Aadam Soorma / September 29, 2019

This Sunday (after the Pittsburgh marathon) head to Roundabout’s riverfront beer garden for tunes, tacos and beers in the Chateau section of the North Side.

Journey to Jowdy // Our Q&A with ceramicist Andrew Jowdy Collins

By Aadam Soorma / September 27, 2019

We chatted with AJ Collins about about scaling up his ceramics practice. You can shop Jowdy Studio’s unique decor pieces at Pittsburgh-area boutiques.

Log Jammer’s Revenge // Kennywood gets its own beer

By Aadam Soorma / September 24, 2019

Try this nostalgic, limited-run collaboration beer at 412 Brewery in the Northside beginning Wednesday, Sept 25. Here’s how it all came together.

“Chef’s Table” returns to Station in Bloomfield on Oct 10

By Aadam Soorma / September 19, 2019

The upscale dinner series features a five course meal with wine or herbal tea pairings. Chef Curtis Gamble will deliver each course and talk through his creative process.

Allegheny City’s latest IPA includes hops grown in Observatory Hill

By Aadam Soorma / September 17, 2019

This Thursday, Allegheny City Brewing will release ‘Observatory Hill Haze’ which was brewed using locally harvested hops. The can art is designed by local artist Frank Dreyer.

Industrious Market

Pop-up shop with a view: head up to Industrious Market on Sept 19

By Aadam Soorma / September 11, 2019

Free to attend, the Industrious Market will take place 31 floors above downtown (PPG 1). Pre-registered guests receive one free drink and a swag bag.

Fury Brewing // Underrated and only 25 minutes from Downtown

By Aadam Soorma / September 10, 2019

We met with Ryan Slicker, the self-taught brew master who keeps something on draft for EVERY beer drinker. Here’s why you should stop sleeping on Fury.

Home Team: throwback vintage looks for the Steelers season opener

By Aadam Soorma / September 6, 2019

Very Local teamed up with PGH Creative and four Pittsburgh vintage sellers to style our best throwback outfits. Here’s where you can shop the looks.

ABV: Mexican Coffee // Brew Gentlemen welcomes their fall seasonals

By Aadam Soorma / September 3, 2019

As we pivot to light jacket season, the rebirth of Mexican Coffee at Brew Gentlemen guides stout lovers back to their comfort zone.