Brewery Profile
Recon Brewing
In Butler’s beer scene, a visitor to Recon Brewing finds a production-focused brewery with an attached taproom rather than a venue built around a long list of extras. The setting serves both local drinkers and people moving through the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area who want to try beer close to where it is made. Inside, the taproom provides seating for on-site pours, while the production side defines the brewery’s role in the region. The impression is practical and beer-centered: a place to sample current releases, see what is available that day, and purchase packaged beer to take home.
Travelers in Western Pennsylvania often look for breweries that offer familiar styles made with care, especially when planning stops across Pittsburgh-area suburbs and smaller cities. Recon fits that kind of itinerary with a rotating tap list that often includes traditional lagers, clean IPAs, and seasonal ales. The brewery’s stated focus is on highly drinkable, approachable beer styles, with consistent quality and value as central priorities. For visitors who prefer straightforward choices over experimental or niche offerings, that makes the taproom a useful stop. It also gives travelers a chance to compare what is poured on site with the core offerings distributed more broadly across Western Pennsylvania.
For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since availability can change with the rotating list. Known visitor amenities include seating for on-site consumption and retail sales of cans and growlers. Because the facility primarily functions as a production site, visitors should not assume additional services or programming beyond what the brewery confirms directly. Anyone building a beer route through Butler or the wider Pittsburgh region can treat Recon Brewing as a stop for current draft selections, packaged beer, and a look at a locally distributed Western Pennsylvania brewery.
Located in Butler, Pennsylvania, Recon Brewing operates a production facility and taproom serving the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The brewery focuses primarily on crafting highly drinkable, approachable beer styles emphasizing consistent quality and value. Recon maintains a rotating tap list that often includes traditional lagers, clean IPAs, and seasonal ales designed for broad appeal. While the facility primarily functions as a production site, the attached taproom provides seating for on-site consumption and retail sales of cans and growlers. Recon Brewing distributes its core offerings regionally across Western Pennsylvania.
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1747 N Main St Ext, Butler, Pennsylvania, 16001-1327
Phone: (724)256-8747
Website: http://www.reconbrewing.com
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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DJ Bingo
Jul 17, 2026
Play DJ Bingo Friday night from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Recon Brewing at Hastings.
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Vinyl Sundays
Jul 19, 2026
Spend your Sunday listening to great vinyl records while enjoying a drink at Recon Brewing.
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DJ Trivia
Jul 21, 2026
Test your knowledge with DJ Trivia and compete for prizes at Recon Brewing every Wednesday.
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Karaoke Night
Jul 22, 2026
Show off your singing skills at Karaoke Night at Recon Brewing.
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Live Music: Old School
Jul 31, 2026
End July with a live performance by Old School, bringing the best beats to Recon Brewing taproom.
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Live Music: Brad Bendis
Aug 1, 2026
Brad Bendis live music show at Recon Brewing from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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Live Music: Angie Derose
Aug 15, 2026
Enjoy live music performed by Angie Derose at Recon Brewing's taproom.
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Live Music: Kevin Latshaw
Sep 12, 2026
Enjoy live music by Kevin Latshaw at Recon Brewing from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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Live Music: Santino Tomasetti
Oct 10, 2026
Live music performance by Santino Tomasetti at Recon Brewing from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Recon Brewing located?
- Recon Brewing is located at 1747 N Main St Ext, Butler, Pennsylvania, 16001-1327. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Recon Brewing's hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call (724)256-8747 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about Recon Brewing?
- Visit http://www.reconbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.