We stumbled upon Inner Groove's second location in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and it was a fantastic find. The space has a welcoming vibe, and as soon as we walked in, we knew we had to sample a few beers.
I started with the Mosaic Goat, a Hazy IPA (6.2% ABV) brewed with Mosaic hops. It had an incredible tangerine-forward flavor that I absolutely loved--smooth, juicy, and bursting with citrusy goodness. Next up was Whistling Tunes, a Peanut Butter Stout (6.4% ABV), and damn, was this good! The rich peanut butter cup flavor was spot on, making it an easy choice for my full pour. My wife went for the Gingerbell Cookie Brown Ale, which was sensational, packed with warm, spiced cookie flavors that perfectly fit the season.
Over the past year, I've found myself leaning more toward stouts, but they have to be flavorful and well-balanced--and when peanut butter is involved, I'm sold.
On Tap During Our Visit:
Breakable Heaven - Blueberry Lemon Donut Sour (5.3% ABV)
Marshmallow Whirled - Ambrosia Sour (5.3% ABV) with marshmallow, coconut, cherry, orange, and pineapple (music to my ears)
Brambling Man - Blackberry Peach Sour (5.3% ABV)
Ephemeral Style - Vanilla Milkshake IPA (6.3% ABV)
Sleight of Hand - American IPA (6.7% ABV) with Mandarin, Bavarian, Mosaic, Sabro, and Simcoe hops
Fur Pajamas - Double IPA (8.5% ABV) with Wal-iti, Kohatu, and Mosaic hops
Taloo-Rye-Ale - Roggenbier (5.2% ABV)
One thing I really appreciated was their pour options--you can get an 8, 12, or 16 oz pour, which is great if you want to sample multiple beers without committing to a full pint.
The staff was friendly and super helpful, making the experience even better. Looking forward to returning and trying more of their lineup. Cheers! read more