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.
Got a fun story idea? DMs are open: @asoorma.
Now Open: Commerce Bar, an East Liberty Speakeasy
Located behind Bird on the Run, you can now visit Commerce Bar speakeasy for an intimate – but approachable – night out. Here’s our preview.
The Confidant: Step inside Lawrenceville’s speakeasy
Here’s where you can find The Goldmark’s tropical-themed, chill speakeasy bar located along Eden Way. The Confidant is open on Fri + Sat nights.
Opening Friday, Feb 28: BrewDog Pittsburgh
The Scotland-based brewery is launching a Pittsburgh outpost in East Liberty. Expect to see (local) guest beers on tap, food and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
Now Open: Acrospire Brewing in Glenshaw
A first for Glenshaw, Acrospire is offering guests free beer samples and growler fills for purchase from a hand-built industrial brewery space.
BYOB: where to pick up a classy bottle of beer for dinner
Here are four Pittsburgh breweries with a thoughtful selection of beer in bottles. Pick one up for that BYOB spot or a special dinner date.
Now Open: Ça Va pop-up shop // natural bath & body products
A 2-month long pop-up shop, Ça Va brings Pittsburgh a sustainable home goods concept that exists in partnership with Ruhling Woven in Lawrenceville.
Now Open: KLVN Coffee Lab on Hamilton Ave
Located two blocks from East End Brewing, the KLVN Coffee Lab team has opened their coffee shop (and roaster) in a revived, industrial space
POSTPONED: FueledFest412 will honor all tickets at a new date
Fueled By Hops – an online beer community – is postponing their craft beer festival featuring local, regional & international breweries. Ticket holders will be notified via email.
ShuBrew’s Valentine’s Day Beer Dinner is on Monday, Feb 10
Know a couple who loves craft beer? Point them to ShuBrew’s prix-fixe, 5-course beer pairing dinner at their new digs in Zelienople.
Fresh Fest 2020 – Tickets go on sale at midnight on Feb 1
Lock in your spot; the nation’s only beer festival to put people of color in the spotlight is back for year three. Fresh Fest 2020 will be on Aug 8 in Allentown.