Hitchhiker Brewing - Brewery & Tap Room

Brewery · Sharpsburg

Hitchhiker Brewing - Brewery & Tap Room

Brewery · Sharpsburg

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1500 S Canal St #2541, Sharpsburg, PA 15215

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Hitchhiker Brewing in Sharpsburg blends a historic feel with a modern twist, showcasing inventive brews in a spacious, family-friendly setting.  

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Hitchhiker Brewing - Review - Sharpsburg - Pittsburgh - The Infatuation

"It’s not every day that you get to drink a beer inside a hundred-year-old brewery, much less a Hawaiian Punch IPA or Count Chocula Porter. Hitchhiker Brewing already had a reputation for making some of Pittsburgh’s best beers before they opened a second location inside of the historic Fort Pitt Brewing building in Sharpsburg. The rustic space is massive, which makes it an easy place to meet with large groups of friends, even if it includes kids and strollers." - Madeline Quigley

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Matt Weiss

Google
A truly unique sour beer experience. Great craftsmanship of beers and eptomizes the craft brew experience. Also this is a great space, friendly service. Parking is tight, but usually plenty of neighborhood street parking on the weekends.

Clara Chapman

Google
Love hitchhiker brewing! They always have such inventive brews and funny names for all of them. I quite enjoy stopping by whenever I can. They’re very friendly and always have bomb food trucks.

Steve S

Google
Just stopped for a few beers, glass that we did. Cool place, helpful staff. Lots of outdoor seating (but not much shade). My wife and I enjoyed our IPA centric flight. Neighboring table even but us an orange forward beer when they learned we were from out of town. We love Pittsburgh! I will visit again when back in town for work.

Jeung Hwa Holmquist-Danto

Google
First off, DO NOT PARK IN THE EMPTY LOT NEXT DOOR. You can park literally any where else BUT there. There are signs everywhere posted up by the brewery to try and give you all the warnings Next, it’s so good to see that this old abandoned brewery is given new life as a new brewery. The menu is IPA heavy, but they had a few other options. I very much enjoyed all of their smoothies, and you can get any three drinks as a flight. Staff were helpful, friendly and funny They have some bar snacks but to get a fuller meal, they have rotating food trucks on site. With a chill patio and all around good vibes, it’s a great neighborhood hang. Keep doing good work!

Jordan Stueckroth

Google
Amazing staff Dale. The best bartender. Atmosphere modern urban. Parking limited. But service and staffing makes this place. Stop in!!!!! This is a must hit location. Beer is phenomenal.

Amy Slicker

Google
Great beer, staff, and environment. The "beer soft serve" was to die for!

Matthew Burns

Google
This brewery and taphouse exudes retro coolness. The beer selection is top notch. The tap room is relaxed but lively. They typically have a local food truck outside as well. This is a great place to lounge an afternoon away.

Dale Bird

Google
A converted 100+ year old brewery boiler house. Decent variety of high quality beers. And the patio is now dog friendly!!
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Andrew H.

Yelp
I really lucked out with this place! I was looking for a place to watch the Presidential debate...something that even something like Yelp is not good at searching for. I was walking around this part of town, and heard a loud political speech in here, so I just poked in. It looked like it wasn't a private event, so I saddled up to the bar. Long story short, the beers on tap were great. The bartender asked me if I was part of the political rally, I said no. I asked why he asked, the firs drink was free if you're part of the rally. I need to learn my lesson from Ghostbusters "if someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!" A few beers later, they did broadcast the debate with good sound!
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Shelley R.

Yelp
This is a great place! Every one loved their beers and there was a food truck so we all got snacks! It was a fun place to meet friends on a Sunday afternoon
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Jeffrey S.

Yelp
This brewery is truly impressive; it surpasses the Castle Shannon location in size. Here, the selection of beers on tap seems far more extensive than at the other site. I recently tried their 10% Rum dark beer, and it was exceptional, despite being a departure from my usual preference for hazy brews. I'm actively exploring new flavors to broaden my palate. I'm thoroughly enjoying this visit and intend to make it a regular stop. It seems like there's a lot more happening at this location too.
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Phil H.

Yelp
We love the beer from Hitchhikers and decided to try out the brewery closest to us. I am a huge fan of the selection of beers they have on tap here. They always seem to have great stouts and sours on tap which are my favorite beers. The area is also quite spacious ,and they keep it very accomodating for families. I have seen the community table completely lined up with parents with their infants just enjoying the brewery. They dont have alot of food available;however, they do have food carts station inside the brewery at certain times. We always check the website calendar for what food trucks and when they show up tpmake sure we can get a bite to eat with our brews. Its definitely one of our favorite breweries and we come back frequently to get to-go 4 packs of their beer.
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Julie Anna E.

Yelp
I came here for the taco truck promo event - was invited so my experience was a bit different since we got a couple of free tacos and free chips and salsa I love that they have a food truck that changes up all the time. The inside of the brewery was spacious, lots of games to play, lots of seating. The outdoor patio is so nice- I loved it! The beer selection is large, 22+ beers to choose from. Lots of fun & funky flavors, summer flavors, sours, and unique beers! It was so fun trying them, the servers were extremely friendly and attentive Parking was rough because there is a gigantic lot next to the brewery that is actually for apartment parking. I went with my boyfriend and we drove around looking for parking on a street. We ended up parking on a street a few blocks away. Came back to a parking ticket. It was $15, no biggie but paying it was such a huge pain. They wouldn't let me pay it online after I tried to 2 times. After multiple phone calls, they said you have to pay parking tickets in person in Sharpsburg. This town seemer to be stuck in 1982 in that sense. Good experience overall, the parking ticket and that whole experience has made me a bit nervous to go back, despite having a good time. So be careful parking around there!
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Is A.

Yelp
No food service when we came on a Saturday afternoon. Food trucks were coming late that day. The bar tenders were very informative and very willing to let us try samples before ordering. Ambiance was welcoming. Very low key and had board games available if anyone wanted to try those. Parking situation was a bit confusing. Not allowed to use huge empty parking lot next door. (See pics) but we did find street parking pretty readily.
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Jess W.

Yelp
My friend and I grabbed beers at Hitchhiker a few months ago when the weather was warmer and it was a great experience! Their beers are really interesting flavors and they let us sample a few before we selected our choices. The vibe is really nice inside and outside the bar. We sat outside and there was plenty of seating and it wasn't too crowded, which is my favorite experience these days.
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Dani J.

Yelp
I like the atmosphere here a lot. We went for a St Pattys Day bar crawl and we hung out by the big wi Dow so I even bought a big hoodie from them and it's soo comfortable. They had an interesting peanut butter and jelly beer that was really good.
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Julia E.

Yelp
OMG this location is huge in Sharpsburg! I had only been to the Mt Lebanon location prior to yesterday. I was seriously so impressed. There is a large indoor and outdoor area. The weather was nice so the indoor area actually had all the doors and windows open which was awesome. We went at opening time on Sunday until about 3:30. I was actually surprised at how few people were there but maybe because there was a steeler game?! Anyways it benefited us because I brought my 4 year old and she had the run of the place. I thought they had almost too many beers to choose from. I ordered the mimosa sour. Super good!!!! So good that I went back for a second. They only have bar snacks available but there was a food truck out front. I found there was plenty of street parking available. Honestly I can't believe this was my first time here. Will definitely be back!
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David B.

Yelp
Impressive how Hitchhiker has adapted to the Pandemic. I was able to order online, then swing by to pick up my purchase. Hitchhiker is the first local brewery to produce the Black is Beautiful Imperial Stout. It's a delicious, roasty, chocolatey beer with a lot of flavor. Best of all, the proceeds go to Freshfest, a beer festival that promotes diversity. The staff was friendly and helpful, this was a safe and fun purchase.
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Katherine L.

Yelp
Loved this place! Beers were really good. They had snacks and a food truck outside and they have a lovely outdoor seating area. Service was fine - staff were not super friendly but it wasn't a big issue. I love that they have board games too. Definitely will return!
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Hannah G.

Yelp
Love this place! Definitely one of the best breweries in the Burgh. Plenty of room and a nice outdoor space. Plenty of beer options to choose from and they have rotating food trucks outside. Staff is friendly and give good beer recommendations if you're not sure what to try. Great place to get together with friends or bigger groups. Parking isn't the best but rarely have trouble finding a spot--just don't park in the lot next to the building they don't own it and you will get towed. This place is worth checking out if you haven't!
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Mary F.

Yelp
Huge warehouse brewery with plenty of seats at the bar (yay!) and some tasty beers. Third brewery of the night and finally a stout! They seemed to have a pretty limited tap list. I'm not sure if this was just due to getting way busier than expected that day. There were definitely less options than I had on previous visits. Also, some beers I had seen earlier on the website taplist were not on. We decided to finish out a night with friends by stopping by Hitchhiker for one beer. We did arrive a bit after 10, when they close at 11. We grabbed some seats at the bar and were waited on quickly. I had Layer Effect. It's a stout with coconut, marshmallow and cocoa nibs. A wonderful dessert to end the night with. It was a solid beer, though I didn't really detect the coconut or marshmallow in particular. It's definitely a good stout. My only issue was a rowdy crowd there. A party bus was parked out front and I had one woman fall into me. Also a man was upset about missing last call and started making a fuss. When he didn't get served he just went out to the party bus and brought his own beer in. I think at that point the employees just wanted to get closed for the night and weren't going to bother.
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Sydney G.

Yelp
I ordered two sours. The "equal parts" and "the party in bedrock." "The party in bedrock" was a little too sweet for me, but I loved the fruity flavors in it. I liked "equal parts" a lot, though it does have a tea after taste. My boyfriend ordered two IPAs. The "how many planets" and the "one to one." I enjoyed the "how many planets" a lot because it was citrusy and super smooth. The brewery had a decent amount of indoor seating. We weren't able to enjoy the outside due to rain but it looked spacious with cute lights strung up. I have to commend them for staying open during a power outage... it was a little hot inside but all their ordering devices still worked and they still accepted cards! We were hoping to take some RGB beer home (it's a super smooth DIPA), but they were sold out. Definitely try this beer if they have it! It was our first time here, but we will definitely be back because of the atmosphere and large selection of beer!
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Carrie N.

Yelp
With an open concept and converted garage feel this brewery is large enough to house many people including their larger than most bars, which I am a fan as that is my preferred area to sit. The bartenders/brewers have been polite and attentive enough that you usually do not wait too long for a pint or a refill. We have been here a few times and I have always found an agreeable beer. Some better than others, but still a decent selection. They have a TV but no cable. I am not sure of board games or other sources of entertainment. As per most breweries they usually have a food truck out front. Definitely worth stopping in if you are in the area just be prepared to get there in plenty of time before closing. This past time they were calling last call by 10:25, though they are open until 11. They were denying walking in patrons at 10:30 a drink. They also start shutting everything down as soon as last call was announced. It felt kind of odd but their business their rules.
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Brian J.

Yelp
Visited the Sharpsburg location on a Sunday afternoon. Excellent beer. Very interesting location - real industrial. Big enough to be kid friendly.
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Matt N.

Yelp
We came here on a Saturday night around 930pm. It was a nice and warm night out and they were busy. They have only been open for two weeks the bartender said. There is street parking but it looks like on the side of their building you can park there too in a parking lot. We walked in and the bar was full. We squeezed in to get some drinks. My wife got their Ipa and I got a wheat beer called Trial by Fire. We both liked our beers. It's a good size for a brewery and a lot of open space. We found a spot along the wall to hang out until we found a place at the bar. They don't have a Tv in here yet to watch sports but they should have one soon the bartender said. The bar is very nice and big. It's a good spot to hang out. Out of all of the breweries that we have been too lately this looks like it's going to be a really good one. When we are in the area we will be coming back to see how they are once they have been open for a bit longer.
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Sarah M.

Yelp
Hitchhiker's Sharpsburg location is the perfect place to enjoy a beer with friends. The open, spacious brewery lends to a comfortable tasting environment, and the games and brewery equipment only adds to the charm of the place. They only had about 7 of their beers on tap today, but everyone in my group was able to find something that suited their tastes. There was a sour, a porter, and an IPA that we thoroughly enjoyed. Plus, the building was beautiful, and an excellent example of adaptive reuse.

Jeff S.

Yelp
Beer good , staff not friendly , food trucks always out of food , not impressed with outdoor area
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Anokhy D.

Yelp
I met up here for a friend's birthday. It was a cute location with seating inside and out in the patio. The beer selection was varied and the food that was offered was good for the price. I got the oatmeal stout (they cycle through their flavors so if that's not there, I'm sure a coffee stout would be in its place) and soft pretzel. They have a small selection of games too, so we were plenty entertained at hitchhiker.
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Jamie A.

Yelp
First time back after outdoor space, which is really nice but crowded on hot day. The subsurface guava mango was thick! Love Leona's, especially on a hot day.
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Pete J.

Yelp
Huge brewery space. So much better than their Mt. Lebo location. More room and bigger bar. Many tables available and board games to entertain you while having a pint or three. Typically a food truck outside for a quick bite. Really liking their beer more now than before. I recommend this place.
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Karla D.

Yelp
This review started at two stars and quickly redeemed to five stars. Here's why: We stopped in on Saturday and there was a Fall festival happening at the park just across the way from the brewery. It was non-stop busy the whole time we were there. However, when we first arrived we were able to get the last two open stools at the bar. There were 4-5 bartenders and it seemed to be going smoothly until... the bartender at our end waited on customers on either side of us and walked away without an acknowledgement. I called out but she didn't hear me. Another bartender did and took care of us. A few minutes later the girl who had overlooked us stopped by to apologize and let us know our first round was on her. It was definitely hectic and I can only imagine the stress of the job. All of the servers were super nice and in the end we were very pleased with the service. The brewery is really cool and I totally dig the layout. Industrial and welcoming at the same time. Also like that it's much roomier than most establishments of this kind. Lots of tables, side bars, stools, etc. Really great open floor plan. We didn't have food but the stuff coming out looked very appetizing. There are 15 pours of their own on the menu and we had 9 (shared of course). My favorite is Mashmellow which is a stout made with Count Chocula cereal and Leona's ice cream (some other goodies in there as well). Whole Pie is my second fave, pumpkin pie with graham crackers and more. All in all this was a fantastic experience at what I consider a top 2 Pittsburgh brewery (right up there with Draai Laag). Really excited to visit again.
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Stacie C.

Yelp
Great brewery in a great space. Even when this space is crowded, it doesn't feel that way. I'm so glad Hitchhiker Brewing has expanded. I often found myself left wanting some of their brews that they frequently run out of at the Castle Shannon location. With this new and bigger facility, I'm hoping that will be less of an issue. And what a great location. Closer to several other breweries in the area and a perfect spot for a food truck to roll up for the night. I've never had a problem finding street parking within a few blocks. Congrats to Hitchhiker Brewing! I look forward to many more of their beers in my future.
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Ron C.

Yelp
This is a great brewery if you like IPA's. The bar is long so you shouldn't have any trouble finding a seat here. They have a large variety of IPA's and all of them I tried were great. I definitely plan on returning here for more delicious beer.

Lori S.

Yelp
Didn't appreciate the too cool for polite customer service attitude from the bartenders. I won't inconvenience them again with my business!
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Adell K.

Yelp
More Beer! No Dilly Dilly! I had a great time with friends drinking at Hitchiker. Truthfully I went because Mr Bulgogi was there but I will be back for these delicious beers. Hitchhiker has a large open floor plan with lots of space with big long tables that invite you to stay a while. They have many different types of beers, cider, and even an amazing house root beer. They have Crowlers, growlers and mini growlers for take out of anything on tap. I'm an IPA lover and could not choose between Bane of Existence and The Barbarian both were beautifully hoppy, sharp, and flavorful. Cultured Creature: Blueberry was very easy to drink and refreshing. The Off Limits was too sour for me but my friends loved it. They also had a wall full of board games so we had a great time. So go and drink and spend some time with a Hitchhiker.
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Brad L.

Yelp
Great little brewery . Tasty. The stuff behind the fences are cool to look at. Don't expect a ton . Portolet outside and picnic tables. Get the chips and guacamole!
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Melinda K.

Yelp
I love this brewery; it is an awesome space, nice people, great beer, and usually a very nice time. Unfortunately after today, I will have to be more cautious when planning a visit to this location. There is not a single way to not sound terribly mean, but when did anyone decide having a toddler birthday party at a brewery was a great idea? I understand that most breweries are family friendly, and thats great. If you want to strap two kids on your chest and pretend you are having "Sunday Funday," knock yourself out. In my experience, the kids are usually well behaved and the parents are super considerate. Today brought that coexisting narrative to a screeching halt. There were two separate children's parties occurring this afternoon. Upon entry, we were greeted by shrieks from a sea of children running wild. I looked to my left- balloons, children and cupcakes. I looked to my right- there are 5 kids making high pitched screeches while running around two round tables. Meanwhile an "adult" chases them and encourages them to make more noise. While I was looking at the menu and about to order, a toddler crawled up on the barstool next to me. This was obviously just darling to her mother- because she let her proceed as if it were an approved jungle gym. That was a bit much for me to handle. Did my husband and I leave immediately? Yaaaasss. Did we go to nearby establishments that were not hosting romper room to buy drinks, cans, and merchandise? Yaaaassss. These families stretched the environment to make it fit their lifestyle and living situation to the point that I suspect it is going to affect future business at hitchhiker. We frequently entertain clients and friends from out of town at different breweries. I would have been utterly embarrassed to take a colleague to the mess I witnessed today. If I wanted to drink in chaos I would head to Dave & Busters or Chuck E. Cheese - at least they have prizes and better games.
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Morgan B.

Yelp
Great industrial feel and lots of room inside, which is good because it was pretty busy. They were well staffed for a Friday night and seemed to accommodate everyones drink orders quickly. They also have a wide selection on tap from IPA's to sours to my favorites porters and brown's. The only real con was the seating. There is alot but I am not a fan of the 10 foot tables and uncomfortable stool seating but the beer is flowing and is good so...
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Colin M.

Yelp
I haven't tried many Hitchhiker brews over the years, and am glad that they have a location in Sharpsburg as it's closer to home for me. The building itself is fantastic, with plenty of seating and a bunch of open garage doors for a nice fall breeze. Will be interesting to stop here in the winter to see if the place is habitable with the higher ceilings and brick exterior. There weren't any TV's in here that I could see, so plan on being social with your friends! I only tried two of their drafts (which are $1 off during Happy Hour, 4-6pm) as they were higher ABV and I was driving, but both were fantastic. This included their Mashmellow (I was sold on Count Chocula) and 15th and Canal. I'm not a huge stout guy, but man was it good. Good enough for me to buy a 32oz can to go ($10, which I thought was reasonable, better deal if you buy 3). The barstaff wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient. They were fairly busy for a Wednesday but I rarely had to wait. I look forward to my next visit here to try some of their other brews!
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Erin W.

Yelp
So glad that Hitchhiker is expanding. Their brews are fabulous! Seriously-- never had a bad beer from these guys. Their Sharpsburg space is really large. The bar has plenty of space, there are tons of tables, and it's wide open enough that you can stand around and not feel on top of one another. It's nothing fancy, but the industrial feel really works well for what they're going for. You can sit inside the main bar or in the room where they keep the brewing equipment. They do super cool and innovative brews. The next up is going to be for Halloween: they're incorporating Count Chocula cereal...I mean, come on!! Too fun! 10/10 would ago again. A perfect stop on a self guided Pittsburgh brew tour!
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Michael C.

Yelp
An amazing brewery with an enormous selection of my favorite beers: stouts and porters! Often there's a food truck outside for the hungry and light-hearted beer enthusiasts. They have a large outdoor seating area to hang out with friends which is awesome during great weather. I also really appreciate that they have growlers and cans to bring home your favorite beers. Overall, this is a great place to hang out and enjoy delicious beer!
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Keri S.

Yelp
A few beers from Hitchhiker are on my all time favorites list. They are always releasing interesting beers, and they offer flights so you can sample a few without feeling pressured into drinking a full pint of something you might not like. The only downside is that some beers are limited, so you may find something you like and not be able to get it in the future. I get growlers if I do find one I'm into just to be safe. My favorites have been Here and There, Overplayed, and Like a Machine. Disclaimer: I'm an IPA lover. Some non-IPAs I've liked are Box of Colors (fruity pebbles flavor...as advertised), Milton the Toaster (SMORES stout!), and Whole Punch (they say it's lemon meringue, I say banana boat sunscreen in a good way). They have food trucks and post the schedule online as well as on Instagram. They offer a limited bar menu too. There's street parking and plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. They have some board games and old school video games too.
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Mike R.

Yelp
Head brewer Andy K. is making amazing beers. Always high quality. Value for your money. The space is cool. Not always ideal since the ceilings are crazy high and sound dissipates but it's really unique. There is a nice back patio for warmish weather and they always have good food truck lineups. Not the best for sports viewing. Happy hour 4-6 for a buck off pours.
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Stephanie A.

Yelp
Always a good place to go. Warehouse type brewery a ton of seating. Beers are great, I love the jelly donut flavor and the coffee porter. Chill atmosphere always a food truck on site. Cheers!
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Lexi Z.

Yelp
Hitchhiker was a great place to hangout. We went on a weekend around 730, they weren't fully busy but had a good bit of people there. Shortly after we arrived, a table opened up. We shared the table with others. It's a laid back environment. They had the nfl game on, Everyone was involved in watching. The tables are cool and so are the glasses. The space is big here too, easy to accommodate big groups. We parked in a lot just down the road. They had a food truck outside as well. They sold out completely of their food before we could get any. We drank the ipa beers. We tried Bane of Existence and Pinnacle of Nothing. Both really great and flavorful beers. We will be back!
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Stephanie H.

Yelp
I always find something a like at Hitchhiker. They have a great selection of IPAs but also have a pretty well rounded beer menu so that any one you are with is sure to find something the like. The spot in Sharpsburg is big so you can usually always find a place to hang out and they have a great selection of board games!
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Alicia S.

Yelp
Beautiful large, historic building with plenty of space. The bar was large and there were multiple family style tables. We were able to find a spot to sit even though they were hopping. The only downfall with an old building is the lack of AC and heat. We visited on an 80 degree day and it felt stale and humid inside but I'm sure they'll figure something out. The old skylights were neat. I love a microbrewery that offers a variety of sizes when ordering and a sampler option. 15th and canal was me favorite of the day. They offered around 10 different beers.
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Taylor F.

Yelp
Great new addition to Sharpsburg! Big brewery with great options on tap. Huge bar with lots of additional table seating. Some of the other breweries can feel cramped, but I can't foresee this ever feeling that way, there is plenty of space. Seems like they usually have a food truck outside. I think that's a must with these new breweries. Thanks to Hitchhiker... sours are my new go-to brew and I haven't found one better than what they have here. Look forward to another visit very soon!
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Ally H.

Yelp
Really enjoyed coming to Hitchhiker. It is a great place for a group! We were there on a Saturday night with a group of about eight. We had plenty of space to ourselves at one of the long tables, and the atmosphere was good but it wasn't so loud that we weren't able to talk. We sampled a few beers -- 4 total and I really liked everything we tried! Best of all our total was only $15! Seriously amazing prices -- it would be more expensive to drink at a dive bar by my house! Parking is a little limited because its just on the streets around the area-- but we really didn't have any trouble finding a spot about two blocks away. Maybe there is a parking lot I didn't see? I don't believe they serve food but there was a food truck outside if you wanted something! Another plus -- the bathroom was really clean.

Shane O.

Yelp
One of the only places in Pittsburgh to make high% Smoothie Sours, pretty much everyone is phenomenal. Basically like drinking juice or a mixed drink. I have a top favorite beer of all time list which constantly changes. And you can see from the attached list where hitchhiker stands!
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Kevin M.

Yelp
This is a great place to visit and what makes them unique is they aren't afraid to try any kind of beer or style. A lot of their beers are unique and some can be hits or misses but hey as Wayne Gretzky says, you miss 100 of the shots you don't take! They also have food trucks there too in case you build up an appetite! Their IPAs are decent but the unique amount of stouts they do are really good! Bane of Existence is the go to IPA and favorite stout of mine is We All Scream (Neapolitan ice cream stout).
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Kelsey S.

Yelp
I came here recently for a networking event. I don't make my way out to Sharpsburg often, but I had heard good things and was looking forward to trying it. The space is great for large events (such as networking events). There was plenty of space to walk around and mingle. They had a great selection of beers and were great about letting you sample. Everything I tried was delicious, and the staff was super helpful. There is a parking lot next door which is great (I read in some reviews they were unsure about parking). Not sure I'll be in the area much but I did enjoy myself and would recommend it to anyone in the area.
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Celeta S.

Yelp
Love the fact that Breweries are a booming business. This place is great. They make their own root beer so I was inclined to try and it was outstanding. They offer wine and even have some beer that don't exactly taste like beer if that makes sense. I'm not a beer drinker but with certain foods I'll occasionally partake. The red and white wine were locally made and the red was perfect. Not bitter or tart by any means. I stopped down to enjoy the food truck and stopped in to see what the Brewery had to offer. I'm glad I did that was a great experience. I'd like to look into a tour of the brewery just to learn more about them. The staff was friendly. The place was immaculate and the prices are fare. I'd recommend stopping in and enjoying a beer flight or glass of wine.
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Lauren P.

Yelp
Definitely worth the trip to Sharpsburg to sample some brews from Hitchhiker. Their beer is really good and the space is great for large groups and kids. There are a few cons which is why I did not give 5 stars. Parking is tricky as the huge lot next door is not the breweries and they will tow your car so watch out. Street parking can be tricky and you may have a pretty far walk from your car to the brewery. They also do not serve food and you have to rely on food trucks. During our visit the food truck got mixed up and thought the brewery did not open until later so they were almost 4 hours late. You can order your own food and have it delivered to the brewery which is a huge plus. They also serve pretzels/chips and Leona's ice cream sandwiches which are amazing. They have a full menu of Leona's ice cream sandwiches and I recommend the birthday cake. While this is a kid friendly place they do not have a changing table which is a bummer. If anyone from the brewery is reading this install a changing table in one of the bathrooms please! Anyway the beer is awesome and I highly recommend getting the three 8oz sampler which is a deal at $13. I absolutely loved their sour IPA that was on special. We will definitely be back in the warmer months to enjoy the outdoor area.
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Dana R.

Yelp
Love the new location! Super crowded on a Saturday night, but didn't feel as much because of how large the building is. There's "outdoor" seating in a garage area, and indoor searing at the bar and along the edges of the room. Also, thought it was super cool a historical building was revamped to house the business. The bar hands were knowledgeable about the brews, and service was fast for the amount of people there. My partner and I have always enjoyed the variety of beer Hitchhiker offers. Everything we were looking for was on tap that night. Obviously, we'll be back.
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Shanna C.

Yelp
Oh man, when I heard 2nd brewery was opening 2 blocks away from my house I was excited. When I found out that they regularly brew Goses and Sours AND that they will can them for you in "crowlers" on the spot I was over the moon. They even have discounts if you buy 3! The food truck rotation is a great addition to their own menu. It's a little loud inside but it's a really cool place to take out of town guests. Hitchhiker has been a great neighbor so far, and very responsive to community feedback. We're hoping they stay and grow with Sharpsburg.
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Lauren J.

Yelp
My guy is an Uber driver and always has new places to go that he finds from dropping people off, this was one such place. It's in such a small town, if you aren't looking for it I don't think you'd ever see it. The inside is very nice, exposed brick, lots of open room. I found it interesting that so many people were coming in with kids, but it seems like a local spot. The beers themselves were very good, I got three stouts and was very satisfied with all of them and I'm not even much of a beer drinker. I do wish they served at least appetizers or had bar snacks out. Overall, it's a great local brewery to check out.