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| - After starting a new job about 2 weeks ago, my supervisor thought it would be a good idea to go out for a bite to eat and a few beers, as part of my introduction to Pittsburgh and as a way to build some rapport outside of the office. He suggested the Church Brew Works as the venue, with the caveat that he has found their beers to be rather uneven, their food to be suitable, and the location to be quite remarkable. I had heard about the Church Brew Works before, and I was eager to try out this restaurant.
My supervisor was correct when it comes to the beer. I had a pint of the Heavenly Hefe Weizen, which I found to be rather mediocre. It was a bit watery for my taste, and there was a flavor I couldn't pick out that seemed a bit off. For our second round, we chose the Pipe Organ Pale Ale. This brew had an assertive hoppy essence that was quite enjoyable. It was pleasantly bitter, and definitely the better of the two beers that I tried. Compared to other pale ales, though, it was simply OK.
We split the Chicken & Chorizo Pizza, which was quite good. The crust acquired a nice flavor in the brick oven and was crispy. Toppings were fresh, although I found the grilled chicken to be underseasoned and the chorizo to be a bit bland as well. I was expecting a spicier sausage. On the whole, though, the pizza was good. It was the perfect amount of food for two strapping young men to share. At $15.50, I thought the price was fair for the amount and quality of food.
The real star at the Church Brew Works is the building. It is clearly a unique setting, and it was a lot of fun to enjoy a few beers at this location. For a Wednesday evening, it was quite busy so they have clearly built up a following. I would certainly return, in search of a better beer from their selection.
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