For those who may not be familiar, Virginia based Aslin Beer Company announced late last year that they would be working towards opening a 10 barrel brewing location in Pittsburgh, PA. And those plans continue to move forward. In an email exchange with company ownership, they confirmed with us that they have just begun construction on their new location. And intend ” to be open end of Q3 (ie August./September)” of 2022.
Aslin’s Pittsburgh taproom & brewhouse will be located in The Strip District neighborhood. They will be located in the iconic Produce Terminal building as part of it’s epic revitalization.
Aslin’s new space will feature a 10,000 square foot production facility, which includes a 10-barrel brewhouse, lagering tanks, & foeders. Also, included is a 7,000sqft taproom, cafe, second floor mezzanine and outdoor patio. In addition to the available draft there will be cans, bottles and Aslin merchandise available to go.
“The Pittsburgh region has always provided us with a loyal consumer base since we opened in 2015. Kai and I have always wanted to find a way to bring beer closer to our customers in Western PA!” says co-founder Andrew Kelley. “We’ve long admired the Pittsburgh community and look forward to sharing our beers with guests and to collaborating with some of the country’s best brewers who call Pittsburgh home.”
This new brewing facility will focus on Aslin Beer Company’s research and development and will be unique to this location. This new facility will also focus on new brewing processes, techniques, & ingredients for Aslin’s IPAs, Sours, Barrel aged stouts and open-fermented lagers.
“Innovation is a key element of our brand & beer and is something we’ve always taken pride in,” adds co-founder Kai Leszkowicz. “This facility will allow our brew team to experiment with small batch brews.”
They plan to include their own Aslin Coffee Shop and a food program that focuses on locally sourced ingredients. To help cultivate a menu, they will be partnering with local business Scratch & Co, a community-oriented restaurant that supports farmers and producers, partners with nonprofits & maintains a firm commitment to sustainability and equity.
“We are proud to develop the Aslin Pittsburgh food program. The organization’s leadership, like their product, are incredibly fun to be around, and a joy to work with. Amidst their rapid, and well-deserved growth, it is inspiring to know that they have a clear commitment to making a lasting and positive impact on our region’s agricultural community. We are very excited to showcase the best of our region’s farms and producers on the Aslin Pittsburgh menu.” says Founder of Scratch & Co., Don Mahaney.
More details about the new location will be announced closer to its opening. Visit AslinBeer.com for more details about Aslin Beer Company.
