Pizza Tour: East End Chewing at East End Brewing

Join me for some pizza and beer.

East End Chewing’s Pizza—served inside East End Brewing Company—is a rustic, thick-crust delight that’s earned serious local love in Pittsburgh.
Here’s what makes it stand out:

• Style & Crust: Sicilian-style, thick and hearty with a rustic edge—perfect for soaking up a cold pint.
• Core Menu:
• Classic Cheese
• Pepperoni
• A rotating Pizza of the Week, often featuring bold, seasonal ingredients.
• Creative Specials: Past weekly creations have included:
• Reuben pizza
• Eggplant Parmesan pizza
• Bahn Mi sandwich pizza
• Pierogi pizza
• Gyro pizza with garlic oil, mozzarella, beef & lamb gyro meat, cucumber-tomato salad, and garlic-lemon yogurt or tahini sauce
• Dietary Options: Many pizzas can be made vegan or vegetarian, and they offer gluten-free and dairy-free choices too.
• Sides & Extras: Roasted garlic breadsticks, pickled veggies, and a soft pretzel with house-made beer mustard (crafted with their Big Hop ale).

https://www.eastendbrewing.com/todays-food-brewpub

East End Brewing’s craft beer is a Pittsburgh original with story and serious flavor. Here’s why it’s worth seeking out:
🌟 Local Legacy & Innovation

• Founded in 2004, East End was one of the city’s earliest craft breweries—and it’s still pushing boundaries.
• Their “YOU ARE HERE” Neighborhood Beer Project brewed a unique beer for each of Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhoods. That’s not just creative—it’s community-building in a can.

🍻 Signature Brews

• Big Hop American Ale: Their flagship IPA, loaded with Centennial and Cascade hops. It’s bold, piney, and balanced with just enough malt.
• Gratitude Barleywine: A rich, celebratory brew that’s become a cult favorite.
• Seasonal & Experimental Releases: From pickle beers to Czech pilsners, they’re not afraid to play.

🧠 Brewer with a Vision

• Founder Scott Smith started as a homebrewer and engineer, and his ethos is all about quality, creativity, and inclusion.
• He’s known for mentoring other brewers and constantly refining recipes—not just chasing trends, but making beer better every time.

🌿 Fresh, Local, and Accessible

• They operate a brewpub, taproom, and pop-up beer garden, so you’re never far from a fresh pour.
• Many beers are low-ABV, crisp, and approachable, perfect for both seasoned hopheads and curious newcomers.