Pittsburgh-Area Brewery Among The Nation's Elite, Magazine Says

PITTSBURGH, PA - A Pittsburgh-area brewery has received national recognition from a popular beer-themed magazine. The editors at Hop Culture have included Hitchhiker Brewing Co. on its exclusive list of just 15 breweries in the nation "to watch" in 2019.

Hitchhiker, which debuted in 2014, operates a brewery and taproom in Sharpsburg and a pub in Mt. Lebanon.

“For several years, Hitchhiker churned out solid brews in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, but the recent explosion of in-market competitors like Dancing Gnome and Cinderlands has made the brewery step up its game,” the magazine wrote.

“Brewer Andy Kwiatkowski has admirably risen to the challenge, helming a second location in Sharpsburg, just across the street from Dancing Gnome, and collabing with breweries like Mikerphone. Check out Oreo Speedwagon, an imperial stout brewed with lactose and conditioned on Oreos and vanilla.”

Customers who rated Hitchhiker on Facebook seem to concur with the praise. The brewery has a 4.7 out of 5 rating.

“Always a great stop,” one customer wrote. “They always have some of their Classics on tap, and new ones every time too! Love it.”

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