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| - Oh, my goodness. I LOVED this place!
Draai Laag originally popped onto my radar last June at a Philly Beer Week event. I stopped in for one glass and ended up trying all the pours available over the course of a few hours. It was awesome. So, obviously, I knew that if I ever made it across the state, this brewery would be a must.
I visited around 9 p.m. on Thursday with a friend, and the tasting room wasn't too busy. Quiet, dimly lit. Gorgeous outdoor patio with string lights, but thunderstorms rolled in, so we stayed indoors.
Each staff member was super accommodating and friendly. By the time we left at closing, I had purchased a shirt and two bottles of Blue Briar (soooo good! -- blueberry sour), in addition to a flight and delicious pork nachos + brisket tacos off their food menu. Artisan ice cream sandwiches from a local vendor are also available. Highly rec the rhubarb brown sugar!
You really can't go wrong with any of the funky pretty brews here, but my favorite is probably the Red Briar. It's a sour with raspberries, and it's just delightful. Their prices don't break the bank, either. All told, we spent less than $100 -- and that's including the takeaway purchases.
I'll certainly return if I ever find myself in Pittsburgh again. Hope to see more distribution to Philly, too!
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