Butler County Beer Circuit

You know the feeling you get after tasting a cold, draft beer? Now imagine being able to try a variety of craft beers made locally!

 

Introducing the Butler County Beer Circuit — a listing of the unique breweries within the area. Here you will find brew pubs that create innovative, handcrafted beverages, many with locally-sourced ingredients we know and love. Each brewery has distinct features, such as outdoor space, delicious food menus, special can launches, mug clubs, and most host special events like brewfests, live music, and more throughout the year. You’re in Butler County, PA — home to rolling hills, charming towns, quirky attractions, and breweries!

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Your Passport to Hoppiness

Get to know the beer scene in our area by navigating your way through the Butler County Beer Circuit, a self-guided tour of local brew pubs.

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How Does it Work?
Simply get a passport, take it to any of the participating breweries and ask your server to stamp your passport with their specialy designed stamp. Move on to the next brewpub at your leisure. Once the card is complete, you can bring it to the Tourism Bureau to claim a specialty mug and more for completing the Butler County Beer Circuit. 

Each brew pub offers a variety of unique and local craft beers year round. You don’t have to travel far for refreshing beers and distinctive menu items—explore something new on the Butler County Beer Circuit.

Where do you go?
Passports can be picked up at participating brew pubs, the Tourism Bureau or any of the 35 brochure racks throughout the county.

Claim your prize upon completion at:
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau
310 E. Grandview Ave.
Zelienople, PA 16063

Must be 21 or older to participate. Please drink responsibly.

*Note: Beer Circuit Passports with breweries no longer operating – either stamped or unstamped – will be accepted, provided all other stops have been completed

2022 Beer Circuit Passport

Beer Circuit Locations

Pet Friendly

Pet Friendly
The space is pet friendly in some way.

Outdoor Space

Outdoor Space
There is an outdoor space, whether it be rooftop, porch, or beer garden.

Family Friendly

Family Friendly
This brewpub deems itself family friendly, everybody is welcome.

Private Party Space

Private Party Space
Reserve a space for an event.

Brunch Option

Weekend Brunch
Offers a weekend brunch menu, check their website or social media for more information.

Locally Sourced Ingredients

Locally Sourced Ingredients
This brewery sources many ingredients locally for their food and drinks.

Burgh'ers Brewing

Burgh'ers Brewing

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyBrunch OptionLocally Sourced Ingredients

Burgh’ers Brewing is where the kitchen roots are deep in technique and the beer is handcrafted for everyone to enjoy!

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Butler Brew Works

Butler Brew Works

A brewery five years in the making, but we assure you it is worth the wait. Butler Brew Works is the culmination of years of blood, sweat and beers, based on the vision of three long time friends and home brewers.

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Cellar Works Brewing Company

Cellar Works Brewing Company

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyPrivate Party SpaceLocally Sourced Ingredients

Small batch, handcrafted, and locally minded – Cellar Works Brewing Co. is an independent craft brewery that focuses on locally sourced ingredients brewed with a farmhouse philosophy.

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Conny Creek Brewing Company

Conny Creek Brewing Company

Conny Creek Brewing Company is a family owned craft brewery established in 2017 located in Lower Burrell, PA.

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Dented Keg Brewing Company

Dented Keg Brewing Company

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyPrivate Party SpaceBrunch OptionLocally Sourced Ingredients

Dented Keg Brewing Company is a brewpub that focuses on in-house handcrafted beer and cider, craft cocktails, and elevated comfort food.

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Missing Links Brewery

Missing Links Brewery

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyLocally Sourced Ingredients

Serving a wide variety of on-site craft beers along with simple food choices - Missing Links Brewery is just a couple dudes making good beer.

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North Country Brewing

North Country Brewing

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyPrivate Party SpaceBrunch OptionLocally Sourced Ingredients

Over the years, our brew pub has featured over 100 different types of beers, ranging from traditional reds and stouts, to more outlandish and experimental brews such as bacon-flavored brews and chai tea-infused ales.

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North Country Taproom

North Country Taproom

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyPrivate Party SpaceBrunch OptionLocally Sourced Ingredients

Right down the road from the acclaimed brewpub is the North Country Brewing (NCB) taproom and canning facility. The production facility has brewery tours that are free and open to the general public.

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Recon Brewing

Recon Brewing

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyLocally Sourced Ingredients

Recon Brewing was established in February 2016 by three friends, all born and raised in Butler that met through the fire service in Butler Township.

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Recon Brewing at Meeder

Recon Brewing at Meeder

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyLocally Sourced Ingredients

Recon Brewing at Meeder is the perfect place to grab a pint with friends and family indoors or outdoors on their pet friendly patio space complete with a fire pit.

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ShuBrew: Handcrafted Ales & Food

ShuBrew: Handcrafted Ales & Food

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyPrivate Party SpaceBrunch OptionLocally Sourced Ingredients

Located north of Pittsburgh in downtown Zelienople, PA, ShuBrew Handcrafted Ales & Food is a brewpub specializing in craft beer and distinctive menu items that are offered to you in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

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Smiling Moose

Smiling Moose

Perfect for rock and roll fans and hockey fanatics, The Smiling Moose in Cranberry Township is a unique bar and restaurant serving upscale pub fare named after movie characters along with a variety of draft beers and signature cocktails.

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Stick City Brewing Company

Stick City Brewing Company

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyLocally Sourced Ingredients

Family-owned and operated, Stick City Brewing Company is a local artisan brewery that thrives on handcrafting fresh and innovative beer styles.

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Union Brothers Brewing

Union Brothers Brewing

Pet FriendlyOutdoor SpaceFamily FriendlyPrivate Party SpaceLocally Sourced Ingredients

Union Brothers Brewing crafts all beverages onsite with a full from-scratch, locally-sourced food menu. They also offer a 25 table beer garden with two fire pits and corn hole.

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Plan Your Butler County Beer Circuit Itinerary

Plan your adventure with your passport of hoppiness using the Visit Butler County, PA! App or Visit Widget on desktop. Add brewpubs, shops, and roadside attractions to your plan. Then, share your itinerary with friends. Download now!

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Brewing, Spirits, & Wine Facilities - Other Places To Visit

With demand for high-quality, local brews, spirits, and wine, these production and tasting facilities have opened to the public with educational tours, tastings, and food and drink pairings to elevate your palate. For some, open hours are limited so check their websites for dates and times! Note: These businesses are not official stops on the Butler County Beer Circuit.
 

DR Distillery

Keep your spirits up! DR Distillery in Slippery Rock handcrafts and distills whiskies and vodkas using techniques handed down through the generations. Western PA was once the capital of whiskey and spirits production in the US and DR Distillery is proud to play a role in bringing that recognition back to the area. Visit the farm distillery to learn more about the process and try their white gold whiskey and sweet trade rum.
 

Butler County is also home to several wineries offering an extensive range of grape varieties that are sure to please any palate. Visit each winery for a tasting and sit back and relax as your taste buds tingle. At Anna Marie’s Winery & Cafe in Butler, accompany a glass (or a wine flight) with delicious Italian cuisine. When you visit the Stony Run Winery tasting room in Zelienople, you can accompany a glass of wine with a savory charcuterie board. Enjoy picturesque views and great company on Long Run Winery’s porch in Slippery Rock, while you try samples and visit Winfield Winery near Saxonburg to sample their award winning blackberry wine. Each winery is an enjoyable experience. Choose a bottle of wine to take home or give as a gift as well. Learn more below.

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