The Church Brew Works

Our first trip to a brewery as bloggers was to The Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh, PA.

(from churchbrew.com)

This brewery, located in the former St. John The Baptist Church, is the first and only Brew Pub in the country to be located in a historic church. The original hardwood floors, stained glass windows, and hand-painted ceiling were renovated in order to maintain their original beauty. Guests can sit in the the original pews in the dining area or sit in the pub/bar area. There is also a Hop Garden, where guests can drink and dine outdoors.

(from churchbrew.com)

The executive chef has taken traditional American food and added an upscale flair, and the menu also features regional favorites, such as pierogies (yum!). In addition to the beer, they also offer liquors, single malt scotches, and a nice selection of wines. As for the beer, Church Brew Works features four house beers - two ales and two lagers - as well as specialty seasonal beers.

The menu includes a page describing every step of the brewing process - it's really neat. The beer sampler included 8 beers - three house beers, one rotating house beer, and four specialty beers. Check back to read more about our experience!