Drinks Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains drinks storiesSun, 16 Aug 2026 16:47:31 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1In a striking reversal, Penn Brewery ends Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in preparation for possible saleBy Hal B. Klein / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/08/14/penn-brewery-bankruptcy/stories/202608140054Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:45:32 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/08/14/penn-brewery-bankruptcy/stories/202608140054<![CDATA[]]>Great-great-grandson revives late-1800s Pittsburgh whiskey maker H. Obernauer & Co. By Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/08/06/h-obernauer-distillery-strip-district/stories/202608050044Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:58:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/08/06/h-obernauer-distillery-strip-district/stories/202608050044<![CDATA[]]>First look: Butcher and the Rye returns with a strong menuBy Hal B. Klein / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2026/08/05/butcher-and-rye-pittsburgh-downtown/stories/202607300051Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2026/08/05/butcher-and-rye-pittsburgh-downtown/stories/202607300051<![CDATA[]]>New tasting lounge features cocktails and beers by Black-owned companiesBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/07/29/black-brewhouse-tlc-libations-windy-bridges-brew/stories/202608020008Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/07/29/black-brewhouse-tlc-libations-windy-bridges-brew/stories/202608020008<![CDATA[]]>It's closing time for the Original Pittsburgh Winery, a double blow for fans of live music and fine wineBy Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/07/24/original-pittsburgh-winery-closing-strip-district/stories/202607240058Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:33:33 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/07/24/original-pittsburgh-winery-closing-strip-district/stories/202607240058<![CDATA[]]>Bellevue continues its growth as a food and drink destinationBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2026/07/20/haven-cafe-bellevue-dining-destination/stories/202607260008Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2026/07/20/haven-cafe-bellevue-dining-destination/stories/202607260008<![CDATA[]]>Helltown Brewing to close its Strip District taproom as development reshapes Penn AvenueBy Sono Motoyama / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/07/16/helltown-brewing-strip-district-taproom/stories/202607160044Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:31:57 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/07/16/helltown-brewing-strip-district-taproom/stories/202607160044<![CDATA[]]>There’s a world of Mexican agave spirits beyond mezcalBy M. Carrie Allan / The Washington Posthttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/25/mexican-agave-spirits/stories/202606140014Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/25/mexican-agave-spirits/stories/202606140014<![CDATA[]]>Star-spangled sips: These cocktails are fireworks in a glassBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/24/summer-cocktail-recipes/stories/202606180061Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/24/summer-cocktail-recipes/stories/202606180061<![CDATA[]]>Bleier + Iron City and rye + bourbon = 2 unique whiskeysBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/22/liberty-pole-spirits-rye-bourbon-penntucky-rocky-bleier-iron-city-wigle-cherry-b/stories/202606280008Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/22/liberty-pole-spirits-rye-bourbon-penntucky-rocky-bleier-iron-city-wigle-cherry-b/stories/202606280008<![CDATA[]]>Iron City distiller is relentless in his quest for the perfect Pa. whiskeyBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/10/whiskey-distiller-matt-strickland-iron-city-distilling-pittsburgh/stories/202606140003Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/10/whiskey-distiller-matt-strickland-iron-city-distilling-pittsburgh/stories/202606140003<![CDATA[]]>Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcoholBy Jordan Valinsky / CNNhttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2026/06/08/world-cup-alcohol-anheuser-busch/stories/202606090019Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:08:04 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2026/06/08/world-cup-alcohol-anheuser-busch/stories/202606090019<![CDATA[]]>Property containing Penn Brewery still scheduled for sheriff's sale, but deal could be comingBy Hal B. Klein / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2026/06/04/penn-brewery-sheriffs-sale-update/stories/202606040068Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:18:39 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2026/06/04/penn-brewery-sheriffs-sale-update/stories/202606040068<![CDATA[]]>Mancini’s celebrates 100th birthday with a beer; Iron City Distilling makes whiskey in a pre-Prohibition beer barrelBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/03/mancinis-velum-fermentation-iron-distilling-iron-city-beer/stories/202606070009Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/03/mancinis-velum-fermentation-iron-distilling-iron-city-beer/stories/202606070009<![CDATA[]]>The World Cup is here. These 5 Pittsburgh soccer bars have a stool with your name on itBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/02/pittsburgh-soccer-bars/stories/202606070003Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/06/02/pittsburgh-soccer-bars/stories/202606070003<![CDATA[]]>Summer kicks off strong with a long list of June food events By Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2026/05/26/june-food-events-pittsburgh/stories/202605310003Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2026/05/26/june-food-events-pittsburgh/stories/202605310003<![CDATA[]]>Penn Brewery appears to be on the brink as property goes up for sheriff’s saleBy Hal B. Klein / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2026/05/14/penn-brewery-sheriffs-sale/stories/202605140053Thu, 14 May 2026 11:05:04 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2026/05/14/penn-brewery-sheriffs-sale/stories/202605140053<![CDATA[]]>These boots aren’t made for walking. They’re for brewingBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/05/13/pink-boots-society-brewing-mikes-beer-bar/stories/202605170003Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/05/13/pink-boots-society-brewing-mikes-beer-bar/stories/202605170003<![CDATA[]]>Wigle Whiskey wins 15 medals at American Craft Spirits Association AwardsBy Gretchen McKay / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/05/06/wigle-whiskey-american-craft-spirits-awards/stories/202605170004Wed, 06 May 2026 16:25:58 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/05/06/wigle-whiskey-american-craft-spirits-awards/stories/202605170004<![CDATA[]]>Riverlife's Shore Thing ready to return to the Allegheny RiverBy Hal B. Klein / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/05/06/shore-thing-pittsburgh-2026/stories/202605060049Wed, 06 May 2026 14:25:52 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/05/06/shore-thing-pittsburgh-2026/stories/202605060049<![CDATA[]]>