Pittsburgh's Biggest & Best Beer Bar
We offer 90 local and global craft beers on tap, including 14 rotating handles for the rare, limited, and seasonal brews. We also dedicate 25% of our taps to local breweries, as we settle in among the best beer bars in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.Prices are for a full pour (size varies), and a sample pour (6 oz.)
Ambers & Browns
Toasty malt, gentle sweetness, flash of fresh hop bitterness; perfectly balanced malt and hops
Thick and chewy with intense notes of caramel, chocolate and dried stone fruit
Subtle yet familiar flavors of vanilla and oak are imparted to this special ale as it rests in charred barrels
Brewed with imported German pils malt ad Saaz and Hallertau hops; light-bodied beer offering a gentle, dry finish
Strong nut and caramel characteristics accented by subtle roasted notes of cocoa, biscuit and brown sugar
Specialty malt blended with United Kingdom Fuggle and Pacific Northwest Centennial hops gives this ruby ale its unique color and balanced flavor
A deep malt flavor; caramel sweetness lingering in a soft hop flavor
Brewed with seven varieties of imported malts; complex nish with hints of smoke, spice and peat
Indie Lagers
The body is surprisingly mellow and has a wonderful clean and roasty aroma; finishes crisp and clean
Amber-colored with a malty nose and a touch of Noble hops; caramel and toffee notes as well as toasted, nutty hints; very well-rounded, balanced and flavorful
An iconic American lager; rich amber color, medium- bodied flavor with a roasted caramel malt for a well-balanced taste
A German style Maibock with a hazy amber appearance and medium body; extremely malty aroma and flavor with a slight hint of hops
Made with 3 kinds of hops and light in body for a clean and crisp flavor with light floral notes
Full-flavored with a balance of malty sweetness contrasted by hop spiciness and a smooth finish
A Czech-style pilsner with a combination of firm malt flavors and herbal hop bitterness
Belgians
La Trappe’s heaviest ale with a stunning amber color; its warm and intense flavor is rich and finely balanced
A tart, dry Saison with a subtle peppery note and hint of citrus from orange peel and a creamy vanilla finish
This three-grain beer brewed with Steiermark hops has good herbal flavors; it owes its banana and vanilla character to the home-cultured yeast
A sparkling approach and overall light body temper the richness of imported malts and Belgian yeast
Pilsner malt combined with Abbey yeast strain yields a remarkable, complex flavor packed with notes of spice, banana and pear; nicely balanced, with a moderate to dry finish
A Belgian Tripel brewed with high amounts of bottle fermented yeast and showcasing a sweet and spicy flavor
A straw-colored, light to medium bodied beer with an earthy, spicy, grapefruit aroma and a soft, sweet flavor
Wheat
A distinct banana ester profile and a crisp finish
Notes of black pepper and spicy clove; unfiltered and cloudy with yeast; slightly tart and downright refreshing
An unforgettable Bavarian-style wheat beer brewed with German pils and wheat malts and hopped with German Northern Brewer hops
A golden-yellow wheat beer with fine-poured white foam; smells of cloves and impresses with its refreshing banana flavor
A spicy aroma of Cascade hops is followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavor delivered in a smooth creamy body
A wheat ale brewed with 50% wheat and a ton of hops; beautiful orange in color and brewed with apricot and floral hop aromas
A refreshing full-bodied Belgian white ale with a light sweetness; spiced with coriander and grains of paradise and sweetened by orange peel
The flavor starts crisp and tangy and ends with a coriander and orange spiciness; the Valencia orange peel gives a subtle sweetness to the beer
An imperial peanut butter-imbued hefeweizen
Pale Ales & IPAs
Our very own collaboration with Goose Island that is brewed exclusively for Bottleneck restaurants; this light bodied pale ale showcases the unique Huell Melon hops that give this beer a sweet melon aroma
A tantalizing menagerie of hops; Simcoe for tropical and grapefruit zest, Columbus for hop pungency, Centennial for pine notes, Citra for citrus zest, and Cascade for floral aroma, are layered throughout the brewing process
Enjoy the clover honey hue and tropical nose with big body and a finish that boasts pineapple and grapefruit
Heavily hopped with almost four pounds of hops per barrel; aromas of pine and flavors of grapefruit give way to a lingering hop bite that is perfectly balanced by a light malty sweetness
Deep amber in color; complex notes and Cascade hops give this agship beer its spicy avor and fragrant bouquet
An IPA that has intense hop aromas and malt, balanced with notes of grapefuit and pine resin and fruity aromas from the house yeast
The tart freshness of grapefruit perfectly complements this IPA’s citrusy hop character
An aggressively dry-hopped, West COast-style IPA with a huge hop display of pine, grapefruit, citrus and pineapple
A well- rounded, highly drinkable IPA; a bit of caramel malted barley provides the richness that mellows out the hops
This session IPA is highly drinkable but maintains the intense tropical aromas and complex flavors
An American pale ale with a hoppy start, a slight malt in the middle and a crisp, clean hop finish
A somewhat dry, crisp, refreshing, not quite pale ale
“Juicy Ale With Nugget” – malty, yet crisp, and loaded with dank citrus, as well as tropical and stone fruit flavor and aroma
Brewed to be nice and hoppy with loads of Centennial and Cascade hops, but not especially bitter; balanced with a solid Munich malt backbone
The hopping is pure starglow energy, with three hops working together; Chinook to bitter and late and dry additions of Citra and Amarillo
A classic saison, this unfiltered farmhouse ale features the addition of Japanese Sorachi Ace hops
A classic IPA with herbal, floral bouquet notes and a rich, malty finish
Crisp with a smooth malt backing, a balanced IPA with notes of grapefruit and orange that will mine your every taste bud
Strong & Imperial IPAs
Citrus hops with sweet malt and subtle alcohol burn like a kiss on the cheek
“Arrogance” shows its face with an aggressive hop bitterness from start to finish and a certain malt sweetness in the background
This dangerously delicious recipe features often subtle, but sometimes assertive signatures of American hop varieties; earthy and mildly floral with notes of sweet citrus and spice
A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate
Stouts & Porters
Roasted taste is present with no hops in the flavor or aroma; low carbonation and an extra-thick head
Strong roasted malt and coffee flavors build the foundation for this classic cream stout
A traditional porter with chocolate and roasted malt qualities; brewed with vanilla to add a sweet and smooth taste
A rich, creamy mouthfeel complements a layered depth, revealing distinctive chocolate and coffee notes
Its lightly sweet, malty flavor is accented by rich flavors of chocolate, coffee and peanut butter and balanced by a subtle hop character
A Philadelphia-style porter brewed from one of Washington’s own recipes; a robust roasted ale with caramel and molasses notes
A deep brown English porter, blending both traditional and modern ale styles
Brewed in memory of the sunken freighter, with rich roasted barley and bittersweet chocolate-coffee notes
Ciders
A rosé ale made with apple, peach and cranberry for additional pink hue, tartness and juicy fruitiness
This crisp and refreshing Cider mixes sweetness of the apples with a subtle dryness for a balanced taste
Light with fresh peach aromas and refreshinf fruit flavors using a freshly pressed blend of Adams COunty apples and peaches
An inspiration to hard cider – rich amber, full body with a refreshingly sweet cherry finish
FRUITED & SOURS
A light, refreshing ale with a nice blueberry aroma, crackery malt flavors, a hint of sweetness and a refreshing blueberry finish
A dark golden colored ale with a malty aroma and a gentle nose of banana; the tropical flavor is followed by a mild bitterness
An intruiging interplay of tartness and sweetness
A complexity of acidic flavor and aroma contributed by wild yeast lactic fermentation; lemon, lime, and other citrus aroma, balanced by coriander and a mineral mouthfeel from sea salt
Rubaeus is infused with nitrogen resulting in a creamy mouth feel that brings out the complex richness of the raspberries
A crisp, American-style wheat beer with raspberry puree added after filtration, giving it a subtle purple color, fruity aroma and tartly sweet taste
A tart twist on Golden Monkey’s sweet, fruity essence with a sharp, citrus-laden tang
A session sour mashup of a crisp kolsch, salty gose and tart Berliner Weiss brewed in sequence with black limes, sour lime juice and sea salt
Lighter Lagers
Brewed using a blend of premium aroma hop varieties, both American-grown and imported, and a combination of barley malts and rice
A light lager that has crisp flavor and light body
A light Lager with a rich, full bodied flavor and slight hop bitterness
A light bodied, golden colored Belgian Lager with a bold hop aroma and a crisp finish
A uniquely refreshing taste, with a pleasant fruit-honey malt aroma and a clean, crisp finish
Limited
We have 12 taps dedicated to ever-rotating specials. This Limited Beer List can change daily, and rare kegs can be tapped out at great speed, so the best place to see what is on tap right now is our beer board on our wall. You can also follow us on Beer Menus for instant updates and alerts!
Beer Flights
East End Monkey Boy
Sly Fox Royal Weisse
Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephaner
Rhinegeist Cidergeist Bubbles
Fat Head’s Bumble Berry
Ommegang Rosetta
Wells & Young’s Banana Bread
Helltown Mischievous Brown Ale
Church Brew Works Pious Monk Dunkel
Full Pint Chinookie
North Country Brewing Firehouse Red
Fat Head’s Head Hunter
East End Big Hop
Ithaca Flower Power
Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin
Choose four 6oz pours from any of our 90 beers.
Happy Hour (M-F 4pm-6pm)
APPS
Pretzel Bites
Cheese Curds
Firecracker Rolls
Fried Pickles
Just 4.00 each.
TAPS
Select Happy Hour Beers – $4
Select Wine Glasses – 1⁄2 Price
Ask your server for today’s selections.
1.5 lb Bavarian pretzel available ONLY during happy hour – $15
Happy Hour is every weekday from 4pm until 6pm. More details here.
Exclusive year-round beer with Goose Island
Bottleneck Management and Goose Island have collaborated on a brand new beer that is available year-round exclusively at Bottleneck Management restaurants and bars. Bottlenectar features a unique and distinct German hop variety called Huell Melon, making for a balanced and refreshing pale ale.
Watch Goose Island Brewmaster Jared Jankoski and Bottleneck’s Nate Hilding talk about the joint venture:
Growlers To Go
If you’re anything like us, you’ll feel like a kid in a candy store choosing from our massive craft selection as you decide what to bring home.
Stop in and find a new favorite today. More info on Growlers here.
