Business Details
24 Years
experience
Craft Brewery & Tap Room in Pittsburgh
Founded in 2002, our business began with a passion for music and the local service industry scene. After securing a liquor license and renovating our location in Pittsburgh's East Carson Street neighborhood, we launched The Smiling Moose as a hub for community connection through quality beverages and food. In 2022, we expanded to Cranberry Township to better serve suburban communities while maintaining our commitment to locally owned operations. Our Grove City location now features large-scale brewing capabilities and a tap room where customers can enjoy freshly brewed beers directly from the source.With over two decades of combined experience in hospitality and brewing, we prioritize creating welcoming environments that blend craft beer excellence with family-friendly atmospheres. Our team's deep understanding of regional market needs ensures every location maintains the same standards of quality and community engagement that defined our original Pittsburgh establishment.
Services
Craft Beer Brewing
Tap Room Service
Food Service
Beer Distribution
Event Hosting
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in Pittsburgh's hospitality industry
- Our team maintains direct brewing control from production to tap room service
- We offer exclusive house-brewed beer varieties unavailable elsewhere
- Our locations combine brewery operations with full-service dining experiences
- We provide consistent quality through on-site brewing and serving processes
Services
Craft Beer Brewing
Our brewery produces exclusive craft beer varieties including hazy IPAs, American wheat beers, and imperial stouts. Each batch maintains consistent quality through precise brewing processes. Our Grove City location features large-scale brewing operations that supply both tap rooms and distribution partners.
Tap Room Service
We operate full-service tap rooms at both Pennsylvania locations offering house-brewed beers alongside food menus. The spaces combine brewery aesthetics with welcoming environments for casual dining and social gatherings. Both locations maintain extended evening hours for optimal customer convenience.
Beer Distribution
Our beer reaches wider markets through distribution partnerships like Vecenie Distribution. This service extends our brand's reach beyond tap room locations while maintaining quality control standards. Distribution includes multiple beer varieties packaged for retail sale and commercial supply.
Food Service
We provide full-service dining options featuring menu items specifically curated to complement our beer selection. The kitchen operations maintain synchronized hours with tap room service, offering lunch and dinner options daily with extended Friday and Saturday availability.
Event Hosting
Our locations accommodate special events combining craft beer service with entertainment programming. The Pittsburgh roots influence musical event curation while maintaining family-friendly environments. Both venues offer spaces for private gatherings and community celebrations.
Questions
What craft beers do you brew?
We produce hazy IPAs like 5150 and OuDrank 12, American wheat beers like Graze, 3 Beards Pale Ale, and specialty stouts including Coffee Break Imperial Stout.
Do you serve food at your tap rooms?
Yes, both locations offer full food menus with lunch and dinner options daily, featuring dishes designed to complement our beer selection.
Can I visit your brewery facility?
Our Grove City location includes a brewery tour area where visitors can observe the beer production process and enjoy fresh brews directly from the source.
Do you distribute your beer off-site?
Yes, our beer is distributed through Vecenie Distribution and available at select retail locations and establishments beyond our tap room locations.
What are your tap room hours?
Cranberry location: Sunday-Thursday 11:30 AM-10:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 11:30 AM-Midnight. Grove City hours vary slightly with later weekday closings.
Do you host special events?
Both locations feature regular events combining live music with beer tastings, plus private event spaces available for rental in our Pittsburgh-area venues.
