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Message: [QUOTE="storrsroars, post: 2991358, member: 2500"] Given this thread is primarily New England oriented (with RTW representing West Coast), thought I'd put in a plug for Pittsburgh. There are [URL='https://www.discovertheburgh.com/pittsburgh-craft-beer/']~50 microbreweries within an hour's drive of me[/URL] (in light traffic). Unfortunately the ones I can get to in 15 minutes or so are in no way remarkable, yet continually have crowds and difficult parking situations. Thus, I'm kind of excited that Platform (Cleveland) is building a new brewery here, which means more distribution in local bottleshops for folks like me who simply want stuff I can drink at home and don't feel like I need to attend a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who_concert_disaster']Cincinnati Who concert [/URL]to buy some. Just finished a can of Platform's Speed Merchant, a five-hop mashup that was delicious. We got Southern Tier's second location two years ago and that's still a great get, especially as some of the Pittsburgh collaborations actually see light of day outside brewery walls. I haven't been to all of the 50 (or even half) but in calibrating with people whose palates I respect, if you're ever out this way: Brew Gentlemen, Abjuration, and Strange Roots are probably going to be your best bets if you're into NEIPAs and sours (especially Strange Roots on the latter). Insurrection will probably join that list soon. There are lots of good "traditional" IPAs to be had (East End, Full Pint are local go-tos for me). There's even a place that specializes in unfinished farmhouse ales if that's your thing. [/QUOTE]

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