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11 Amazing Breweries in the Laurel Highlands

The Laurel Highlands is a three-county region in southwestern PA and is home to some of the state’s most popular attractions including Ohiopyle State Park, Fallingwater, and Idlewild. However, for those looking for a way to relax after a long day of exploration, there are also some great breweries in the Laurel Highlands.

While many of these could also be considered among the best Pittsburgh breweries as well, there are enough within the three-county region that I thought it was worth separating them into their own article.

Anyway, without further ado, here are a few of my favorite breweries in the Laurel Highlands (so far).

Helltown Brewing

A flight of beer from Helltown Brewing in the Laurel Highlands
A flight of beer from Helltown Brewing.

Helltown Brewing is one of the oldest and largest breweries in the Laurel Highlands 

Helltown has been brewing beer since 2011 and has expanded from its taproom in Mount Pleasant to four locations in western PA, including one in Pittsburgh’s Strip District.

I had a chance to visit their original location in Mount Pleasant, which is located in a nondescript warehouse in a residential part of town.

This taproom features both indoor and outdoor seating and offers a nice environment to try their beers. During my visit, I had a chance to try four of their beers in a flight. While a couple of the beers were a touch sweeter than I normally like, I really enjoyed their Rapture IPA.

Helltown Brewing locations in the Laurel Highlands can be found at 13 Henry C Frick Street in Mt Pleasant and 5578 Old William Penn Highway in Export.

Yough River Brewing

A flight of beers from Yough River Brewing in Connellsville, PA
Yough River Brewing is one of my favorite breweries in the Laurel Highlands.

Yough River Brewing can be found just outside of downtown Connellsville and is one of my favorite breweries in the Laurel Highlands.

During my visit, they had around a dozen beers on draft, of which I was able to try four. All of them were quite outstanding with the Stairway to Hazy IPA and the Graveyard Shift Pumpkin being standouts.

The exterior of Yough River Brewing in Fayette County PA
Yough River Brewing features both indoor and outdoor seating.

The atmosphere of the space is really great and there is both indoor and outdoor seating available. I especially loved the firepits that they had set up on the cool autumn day that I visited.

Yough River Brewing can be found at 1030 S Arch Street in Connellsville, PA.

Bloom Brew

A glass of beer at Bloom Brew in West Newton PA
Bloom Brew is a great spot to check out in West Newton.

Bloom Brew is located in West Newton along the banks of the Youghiogheny River and is just across the river from the Great Allegheny Passage (which I was biking when I had a chance to visit this Laurel Highlands brewery for the first time).

I’ve actually been to Bloom Brew twice over the years in both of their locations (though their current location is within spitting distance of the original taproom where they still have a beer garden). The new space isn’t overly large but does have a large bar that is a great place to sample their many beers.

The exterior of Bloom Brew's taproom in West Newton, PA
The exterior of Bloom Brew’s taproom.

During my most recent visit in the summer of 2023, I had a chance to try four of the 13 beers on draft and definitely enjoyed them. The list was a bit heavy on IPAs and sours during my visit, though they did have a few other styles you could try. Sadly, though, flights are not offered.

Bloom Brew can be found at 123 N Water Street in West Newton, PA. It’s worth noting that the entrance for Bloom Brew is a bit hidden behind a laundromat, so make sure to look carefully when you arrive.

Unity Brewing

Exterior of Unity Brewing in the Laurel Highlands
Unity Brewing is located in Latrobe directly along Route 30.

Unity Brewing is located in Latrobe and has been open to the public since March 2020. Their taproom is located directly along Route 30, making it a very easy spot to check out when exploring this part of the state.

During my visit, Unity Brewing had over a dozen beers on draft ranging from traditional styles to more off-the-wall options.

I had a chance to try two of their beers, the Strawberry Milkshake IPA and the Good Dog Hazy IPA. While both beers were good, the winner for me was the Strawberry Milkshake IPA, which had a really nice strawberry flavor and a nicely balanced taste.

Unity Brewing can be found at 3862 US-30 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Yellow Bridge Brewing

A glass of beer at Yellow Bridge Brewing in Delmont, PA
Yellow Bridge Brewing has two Westmoreland County locations.

Yellow Bridge Brewing is another great Laurel Highlands Brewery and has two locations: Delmont (where I visited) and Greensburg.

Their Delmont location is on the small side but is easy to access just off Route 22. They really lean into their name with a ton of bright yellow throughout the design of the space.

The exterior of Yellow Bridge Brewing in Delmont, PA
The exterior of Yellow Bridge Brewing in Delmont.

During my visit, they had 10 beers on draft in a nice mix of styles. I was able to try four of these, two of which were very good: Your Hoppy Place IPA and CRMBL Cherry Pie Sour Ale.

They also have a food menu, but I was unable to try any during my visit.

Yellow Bridge Brewing can be found at 2266 PA-66 in Delmont and 33 E Pittsburgh Street in Greensburg.

Forbes Trail Brewing

Flight of beer at Forbes Trail Brewing in Somerset County PA
Forbes Trail Brewing offers delicious craft beer right along the Lincoln Highway.

Forbes Trail Brewing can be found right along Route 30 near the Flight 93 National Memorial, making it an easy place to stop when you’re traveling through the region.

This spot features both a cozy indoor taproom and some really great outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. They offer a small selection of snacks, but do have food trucks on-site from time to time.

During my visit, there were 13 different beers available, as well as homemade root beer.

The exterior of Forbes Trail Brewing in Stoystown PA
The exterior of Forbes Trail Brewing.

I had a chance to try four beers in my flight, with the standout being the Hip Hop Puree (a blood orange and sea salt sour) and Down to Fiesta (a pineapple and habanero wheat beer). I also tried their root beer, which was very tasty as well and is perfect for those looking for something locally-made but non-alcoholic.

Forbes Trail Brewing is located at 6108 Lincoln Highway in Stoystown, PA.

Conny Creek Brewing

A flight of beer at Conny Creek Brewing in New Kensington, PA
Conny Creek Brewing is located in the northern corner of Westmoreland County and offers fantastic beers.

Conny Creek Brewing is located in northern Westmoreland County, near the Hyde Park Walking Bridge, a bit of a drive from the other breweries on this list. However, it’s worth the drive up to Lower Burrell to try their tasty beers. (They also have a second location in Saxonburg in Butler County if you find yourself up that way.)

Conny Creek opened in late 2017 and features 16 different beers on draft. During my visit, I had the chance to sample six different beers including a couple of great IPAs, a coffee stout, and a pear-infused Belgian Ale.

I was quite impressed with the quality of all the beers I tried, and it’s clear that Conny Creek Brewing is definitely an up-and-coming brewery in the Laurel Highlands.

Conny Creek Brewing can be found at 4323 Shearsburg Road in New Kensington.

Trailhead Brewing

A flight of beers at Trailhead Brewing in Rockwood, PA
A flight of beers at Trailhead Brewing.

I’d be lying if I said that Trailhead Brewing was my favorite brewery in the Laurel Highlands. However, this is still a nice spot to visit if you find yourself in Rockwood, PA (especially since it’s less than a quarter-mile off the popular Great Allegheny Passage).

Trailhead Brewing is located in the lower level of a building that also features a laundromat. Their taproom initially appears to be quite small, but there is a large seating area behind the bar, as well as a bit of outdoor seating on nice days.

The outside of Trailhead Brewing Company in Somerset County, PA.
The outside of Trailhead Brewing Company.

During my visit, there were 11 beers on draft, and I was able to get a flight with four of the beers. My favorites were the Trail Creep Citrus IPA and the Cellar Kellerbier, both of which I’d get again.

I can definitely see these beers hitting the spot after a long day of biking or hiking on the nearby trails.

Trailhead Brewing is located at 402 Main Street in Rockwood, PA.

Invisible Man Brewing

Invisible Man Brewing beer in front of a poster
Invisible Man Brewing offers delicious beers in the heart of Greensburg.

Invisible Man Brewing is located in downtown Greensburg and is a great spot to check out when exploring the city.

Invisible Man features a comfortable taproom that’s a great spot to try their beers. During my visit, they had seven different beers on draft and, given the smaller size of their beer list, a nice variety of styles.

My favorite beer from my visit was their Comos New England IPA, which had a good balance of sweetness and bitterness and a really nice flavor profile.

Invisible Man Brewing is located at 112 N Pennsylvania Avenue in Greensburg, PA.

Devout Brewing Company

Flight of beer at Devout Brewing in Export, Pennsylvania
Devout Brewing has some of the most unique beers in the Laurel Highlands.

Devout Brewing Company can be found tucked away in an industrial building near a newly-built neighborhood in Export, PA.

To be honest, this place definitely lacks a bit in the character department, but they make up for it with some of the most unique and innovative beers in the Laurel Highlands.

The exterior of Devout Brewing in the Laurel Highlands.
The exterior of Devout Brewing.

During my visit, I was able to try four of the 13 beers on draft, and I was impressed by the range of the list here and some of the unique combinations they had. This included a Belgian-style IPA, an amber ale with sweet potatoes, and a pomegranate, orange, and guava sour.

Definitely some unique combinations here.

Devout Brewing Company is located at 1301 Pontiac Court in Export, PA.

Voodoo Brewing

Glass of beer at the Voodoo Brewing taproom in Erie Pennsylvania
Voodoo is known for its inventive beers.

Voodoo Brewing is originally from Meadville in northwestern PA, but has expanded to eight locations in Pennsylvania (and several in other states), including one in New Kensington in the northern reaches of Westmoreland County.

For the sake of full disclosure, I haven’t yet visited this location. However, I have been to six of their locations around PA, so I can definitely comment on the quality of the beer offered here even if I can’t say much about the taproom itself.

Bar at Voodoo Brewing
Voodoo Brewing features some of my favorite beers made in PA.

And, as far as beer goes, Voodoo Brewing definitely has some of the best in PA (I wouldn’t have been to half a dozen of their locations if I didn’t enjoy it). Their beers are always very inventive and offer a really unique taste and experience.

They also always have a really fun and funky feel in their taprooms that I’ve enjoyed over my visits.

Voodoo Brewing’s Laurel Highlands location can be found at 956 5th Avenue in New Kensington, PA.

Do you have a favorite brewery in the Laurel Highlands? Let us know in the comments below.

Looking for even more places to visit nearby? Check out the Big Mac Museum, my favorite breweries in Butler County, and Fort Necessity National Battlefield.

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4 thoughts on “11 Amazing Breweries in the Laurel Highlands”

  1. Hey Jim,
    I love your post. I live in Cabot, and wonder if you have visited Cellar Works Brewing Co. In Sarver. It is one of our favorites.
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  2. Have you been to Sobel’s Obscure Brewery in Jeannette yet? Also you didn’t mention All Saints in Greensburg , or Four Seasons in Latrobe although I’m sure you visited the last two.

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