Brewery Profile

Missing Links Brewery

A visit to a Renfrew brewery can mean a full brewpub experience rather than a quick tasting-room stop, and that is the role this place fills in the local beer scene. Missing Links Brewery serves its own beer across 16 taps, giving visitors a broad look at the brewing program without needing to choose from only a few house options. The known lineup includes styles such as Kolsch, Stouts, and various IPAs, with production overseen by brewmaster Steve Spence. The setting is built for people who want to sit down, order food, and stay for a while, with beer available in the taproom and on the outdoor patio.

Travelers in this part of Pennsylvania often look for brewery stops that can work for mixed groups: someone wants an IPA, someone else wants a darker beer, and others are mainly focused on dinner. Missing Links fits that pattern by pairing a varied tap list with a full-service kitchen rather than relying only on snacks or outside food. Chef Lucas Baer manages the culinary side, which emphasizes made-to-order dishes. On-site smokers are used for pork, brisket, and chicken, and the menu also includes fresh dough pizzas, Angus steak burgers, sandwiches, and weekly features. For visitors planning a casual beer-and-food outing, the draw is the combination of house-brewed styles and a kitchen with enough range to make the stop function as a meal.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since individual beers may change even though the brewery is known for maintaining 16 taps and a range that includes Kolsch, Stouts, and IPAs. Beer can be consumed on site, and growler and crowler fills are available for off-site consumption. The outdoor patio adds another seating option when conditions allow. Weekend visits may include local entertainment or community events, so checking the current schedule is useful if you prefer a quieter meal or, conversely, want to time your stop with live programming. The main things to expect are house beer, full kitchen service, smoked meats, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and a brewpub format suited to both locals and travelers passing through Renfrew.

Missing Links Brewery operates as a brewpub in Renfrew, Pennsylvania, focusing on a wide range of house-brewed styles available across 16 taps, including Kolsch, Stouts, and various IPAs. Brewmaster Steve Spence oversees production, utilizing both local and international ingredients to craft the beer offerings. The facility features a full-service kitchen, where Chef Lucas Baer manages the culinary program, emphasizing made-to-order dishes. Food service utilizes on-site smokers for preparing pork, brisket, and chicken, complementing a menu that includes fresh dough pizzas, Angus steak burgers, sandwiches, and weekly features. Patrons can consume beer in the taproom or on the outdoor patio, with options for growler and crowler fills available for off-site consumption. The brewery regularly hosts local entertainment and community events on weekends.

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891 Evans City Rd, Renfrew, Pennsylvania, 16053-9209

Phone: (724) 486-3777

Website: http://www.missinglinksbrewery.com

Hours: Closed Monday & Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday 4PM – 10PM Friday & Saturday 11AM – 11PM Sunday 11AM – 8PM