Brewery Profile

CoStar Brewing

Just outside Pittsburgh’s central beer corridors, Etna gives CoStar Brewing a neighborhood setting within the broader metropolitan craft beer scene. The brewery has been active since 2012, beginning with local keg distribution before adding a dedicated retail space for visitors. Walking in, guests find a two-level taproom built to handle different kinds of visits: smaller groups can settle in without feeling absorbed by the room, while larger parties have space for more communal seating. The setup makes the brewery feel oriented toward on-site gathering as much as beer production, with the taproom serving as the main point of contact between the brewery and the public.

Travelers exploring breweries around Pittsburgh often look for a mix of regional identity and familiar styles, and CoStar fits that pattern without straying far from its production focus. Its 15-barrel system is used primarily for traditional German lagers, robust stouts, and a rotating selection of hop-forward IPAs. That range gives visitors a practical cross-section of what many craft beer drinkers seek in western Pennsylvania: clean lager options, darker malt-driven beers, and IPA choices that change over time. Because the brewery’s distribution remains concentrated within about 50 miles, a stop at the taproom can also be a useful way to encounter beers that are more regionally circulated than nationally visible.

Food service is limited, so visitors should plan around light snacks and the possibility of rotating food trucks rather than expecting a full kitchen. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, food truck schedule, and any events, since the brewery frequently hosts community programming. During warmer months, a small outdoor patio adds another seating option, though the indoor two-level space remains the core of the visit. For anyone building a brewery itinerary in the Pittsburgh area, CoStar is best approached as a local taproom stop: straightforward beer service, flexible seating, limited food, and a production profile centered on lagers, stouts, and changing IPAs.

The CoStar Brewing facility in Etna, Pennsylvania, features a two-level taproom designed to maximize seating capacity and accommodate both smaller groups and larger communal gatherings. Established in 2012, CoStar initially focused on distributing kegs locally before opening its dedicated retail space in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The brewery operates a 15-barrel system, primarily producing traditional German lagers, robust stouts, and a rotating selection of hop-forward IPAs. While food service is limited to light snacks and rotating food trucks, the location frequently hosts community events and maintains a small outdoor patio area accessible during warmer months. Distribution remains focused within a 50-mile radius of the brewery, serving regional bars and packaged goods stores.

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323 Butler St, Etna, PA 15223, USA, Etna, Pennsylvania, 15223

Phone: 4124200562

Website: http://www.costarbrewing.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=16205772239666435795

Hours: ["Monday: Closed","Tuesday: Closed","Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM"]