Big Timber Brewing has been making beer since 2014, producing a varied lineup from its Elkins production brewery and taproom. Its West Virginia character comes through in seasonal brews such as a wet-hop beer made with local hops, alongside staples including its Porter and Permanent IPA. The company also operates a second taproom at the Davis Logging Camp.
Cinderlands Beer CompanyFounded in Pittsburgh in 2017 by two married couples, Cinderlands Beer Company grew from garage brewing at its original Lawrenceville site into an independent brewery with three locations. Its 17,500-square-foot Warehouse in the Strip District is the company’s main production center, while Long Story Short preserves the original space as a neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Cinderlands’ beers have earned gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, including recognition for its Brett and experimental beers.PITTSBURGH, PA
Levity Brewing CompanySince 2016, Levity Brewing Company has brewed beer and run lively taprooms in western Pennsylvania, with its original Indiana brewery joined by a second location in downtown Altoona. Both spots pair house beer with locally sourced food and community events, while the Indiana homebase adds live music, outdoor gathering space, and the private Levity Loft.INDIANA, PA
Ill Mannered Brewing CompanyBorn from four home brewers’ shared project, Ill Mannered Brewing Company has made handcrafted beer in Powell since 2015, brewing in small 186-gallon batches on its six-barrel electric system. That scale lets the team experiment and keep new beers rotating through the taps. The brewery now also welcomes guests at a second taproom and barrel house in a rehabilitated 150-year-old former horse tack shop in Marysville.POWELL, OH
Hitchhiker Brewing CoSince starting in 2014 in the basement of its Mt. Lebanon taproom, Hitchhiker Brewing Co. has grown into a Pittsburgh brewery with a second home in a former Fort Pitt Brewing Co. building in Sharpsburg. The company uses that history to balance traditional beer-making with a willingness to explore unfamiliar flavors, while keeping its original neighborhood pub part of the story.PITTSBURGH, PA