editor’s letter Fun fact. I love bulleted lists. • If you couldn’t tell by the cover we’re talking about canned craft beer this issue. We have Brian explaining the ins and outs of the process and all of Hart’s reviews came from a can. We even did a canned beer and beef jerky pairing. Because let’s be honest, it’s pretty much the greatest combination ever. • We’re also covering two exciting stories happening in the local beer and spirits scene. Pennsylvania Libations is opening what could be the state’s first privately owned liquor store and Steel City Beer, a new wholesaler, just opened in Lawrenceville. • There is a ridiculous number of events going on this summer. Everything from bottle releases to beer festivals. Check out the list to the left and make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for last minute additions. • I’d like to thank Hough’s and Fuhrer Wholesale for inviting me to have a few beers with the one and only Garrett Oliver last week. It was a great event and Mr. Oliver is an inspiring man. If you ever get a chance to hear him speak I highly recommend it.
• HOP JUJU • GOLD AWARD • IMPERIAL INDIA PALE ALE • WORLD BEER CUP ® 2016 GOLD MEDAL • IMPERIAL INDIA PALE ALE • GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL® 2015, 2013 • MIDNIGHT MOONLIGHT • BRONZE AWARD • AMERICAN-STYLE BLACK ALE • WORLD BEER CUP ® 2016 GOLD MEDAL • AMERICAN-STYLE BLACK ALE • GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL® 2015 • BONE HEAD • GOLD MEDAL • DOUBLE RED ALE • GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL® 2015 • BLACK KNIGHT • SILVER MEDAL • GERMAN-STYLE SCHWARZBIER • GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL® 2015 • BLITZKRIEG BOCK • GOLD MEDAL • RYE BEER • GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL® 2015
• Congratulations to the Hoppy Couple Joe and Amanda on their recent engagement. Rumor has it that reception is going to be held at a brewery. • The Dates for Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week 2017 are April 21 - 30. If you’re thinking about becoming a sponsor check out the website for early bird specials. • I’d like to take a minute to thank someone many of you don’t know, but who’s instrumental in making sure things run smoothly. Our managing editor, Mike Weiss. Mike is a man of few words and has quietly been working behind the scenes of since issue number one. Thanks you Mike, I couldn’t do it without you. • There is also some sad news in the Pittsburgh beer scene. After five years of business, Bocktown Manaca closed it’s doors. Chris Dilla, the owner of Bocktown, believed in us from the beginning and was one our or very first advertisers. I can’t imagine how difficult of a decision it must have been and we wish her the best of luck and continued success at the Robinson location. • As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to send us an email us.
Rob Soltis
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