National American Beer Day 2017: A Guide To Pittsburgh Breweries

PITTSBURGH, PA - Many mugs will be raised on Friday in celebration of National American Beer Day. But judging from the increasing popularity of locally produced beers and expanding number of breweries in Pennsylvania, it appears as though the beverage is celebrated every day across the state.

According to the Brewers Association for Small and Independent Craft brewers, Pennsylvania has 205 craft breweries, the seventh-highest total in the nation. Of those 205, more than two dozen are located in the Pittsburgh metro area.

More than 3.9 million barrels of craft beer is produced annually in Pennsylvania, the most in the country.

Among the breweries to open this year in the greater Pittsburgh area: Eleventh Hour Brewery in Lawrenceville, Leaning Cask Brewing Company in Springdale, Cobblehaus Brewing Company in Coraopolis and Couch Brewery in Larimer.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep track of all the breweries around town, so Patch is providing an interactive map of their locations. Click on an individual location and instantly get more information on the place.

Photo: Associated Press.