About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges facing Pittsburgh's beer scene and explores the potential future of local breweries.
Is Pittsburgh's beer scene in trouble? Earlier this year, Fat Head's closed down, and now both Penn Brewery and the Abbey on Butler have filed for bankruptcy. With these beloved spots in limbo and Voodoo Brewing hitting the brakes on their once-rapid expansion, we're wondering if this signals a bigger shift in our brewhouse culture. Host Megan Harris is with City Cast's Owen Gabbey to explain what's behind the struggles and why the landscape might not be as bleak as it seems. Need a beer recommendation? Call or text us our OWEN GABBEY hotline at 412-212-8893. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, June 8th episode: Pittsburgh CLO The Frick Pittsburgh Westmoreland Museum Athens County Visitors Bureau Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
People in this episode
Host: Megan Harris
Guest: Owen Gabbey
Topics covered
- Pittsburgh breweries
- beer scene
- bankruptcy
- brewhouse culture
- local businesses
Keywords
- Pittsburgh
- breweries
- bankruptcy
- beer recommendations
- local culture
Sponsors
Pittsburgh CLO, The Frick Pittsburgh, Westmoreland Museum, Athens County Visitors Bureau
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fat Head's, Penn Brewery, Abbey on Butler, Voodoo Brewing, City Cast Pittsburgh
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