18 seasons have passed since the last time Pittsburgh has seen a winning baseball team and from talking to fans at the home opener today they come for 2 reasons; the view and the food. You can now add the beer to that list.
With three professional sports venues in Pittsburgh, craft beer fans have been left out when trying to find a crafted to kick back with at a sporting event. Now the team with the longest losing record is winning when it comes to best overall offerings.
PNC Park has the best selection and best overall value if you’re looking for craft beer.
Along with an extensive menu, which includes gluten free beer, the Pirates offer a “Beer Passport” which meets once a month. The $40 price tag per session will get you a seat in the exclusive Pittsburgh Baseball Club ($7 off regular price), a $5 credit and beer samplings for 90 minutes prior to game time in Club 3000. For more information go to http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/ticketing/beer_passport.jsp
When you arrive at the stadium you’re given a book that, along with a scorecard and stories on the team, contains the locations of amenities around PNC Park. You’ll see every macro beer listed but craft beer is grouped into one category. Extensive research and a lot of walking today have provided the following guide with prices and locations where to make your next purchase.
Beer of the Burgh
Located behind section 105, this was once known as “Beers of the World”. In recent years it was the only place to get a beer that wasn’t Bud, Coors or Miller.
Draft (20oz) - $8.75 | Bottle (12oz) - $7.25
Church Brew Works Celestial Gold, Church Brew Works Pious Monk Dunkel, Harpoon IPA, Magic Hat #9, Penn Pilsner, Penn Allegheny Pale Ale, Sam Adams Lager, Sam Adams Nobel Pils,
Hall of Fame Club
When the park first opened there was an Outback in left field and now anyone with a ticket can enter the Hall of Fame Club. Great place to cool off on a hot day and kick back with food quality a step higher than concession stands. Added bonus, announced today after the game all bottles and drafts are $2.50. Watch out if you want a tab though; there could be a $100 hold placed on your card.
Draft (20oz) - $8.75 | Bottle (12oz) - $7.25
21st Amendment Back in Black, Brooklyn Lager , Brooklyn Pennant Ale '55, Church Brew Works Celestial Gold, Church Brew Works Pious Monk Dunkel , Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA , East End Brewing Fat Gary , Erie Mad Anthony Ale, Erie Railbender, Flying Dog Doggie Style Pale Ale, Magic Hat #9, Penn Dark, Penn Kaiser Pils , Penn Pilsner, Sam Adams Lager, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Stone IPA, Troegs Hop Back, Troegs Pale Ale, Victory Hop Devil, Victory Prima Pils, Yuengling
Section 116
Bottle (12oz) -$6.75
21st Amendment Back in Black, Brooklyn Lager, Church Brew Works Celestial Gold, Flying Dog In-Heat Wheat Hefeweizen, Harpoon IPA, Lagunitas IPA , Magic Hat #9, Yuengling
Section 125
Bottle (12oz) -$6.75
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Erie Railbender
Section 136
Bottle (12oz) -$6.75
Magic Hat #9, Yuengling
There is a lot of baseball left this season and no matter what the outcome you can count on PNC Park to make sure your palate is always winning.
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