Three cheers for the local beer, spirits and wine scene in Washington County
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A night out with the family. Having a beer as you listen to live music. Tasting locally distilled spirits. Sipping handcrafted wine. We have it all right here in Washington County.
Craft beer neighbors: Voodoo and Helltown
In the borough of Houston, two excellent breweries are neighbors right along West Pike Street: Voodoo Brewing Co. and Helltown Taproom.
The relaxed vibe of Voodoo Brewing Co. makes it a great spot for a family dinner or a night out with friends. Voodoo’s large selection of beer brewed at their original location in Meadville is complemented by selections from other local breweries, as well as local wines and spirits. Elevated pub food such as brisket smoked in-house, burgers, and mussels make the perfect pairing with Voodoo’s lagers, IPAs, hefeweizens and hard seltzers. Weekly trivia nights, live music and watch parties for major sporting events always bring in a crowd. This summer, Voodoo starting holding “Dog Patio Parties” on Tuesdays — and dogs are always welcome on the patio any day the weather’s right for outdoor seating.
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Stop over at Helltown Taproom for their original selection of high-quality beers. From cornhole tournaments to board game nights to live music, there is always something fun happening at Helltown. Bring in your favorite foods or come on a food-truck night to this family-friendly standout.
Voodoo Brewing Co.: 23 West Pike St., Houston; 724-734-4400, westpike.voodoobrewery.com. Helltown Taproom: 101 West Pike St., 724-916-6028, helltownbrewing.com
The taste of history: Liberty Pole Spirits
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Liberty Pole Spirits provides a unique experience that every whiskey drinker or history buff will appreciate. Their new distillery destination off Racetrack Road opened this summer, giving the authentic experience of drinking in an 18th-century meeting house. The new facility is fully integrated with production facilities including grain storage, milling, mashing, fermenting and distilling, along with the capacity to store 3,600 barrels on site. The Colonial-themed tasting room features rye, corn, wheated bourbon and peated bourbon whiskies, as well as bourbon cream.
Keeping the menu fresh, Liberty Pole introduces four new craft cocktails each month created from their own whiskeys. Aficionados will not want to miss the special single-barrel releases that Liberty Pole offers throughout the year. For a heightened experience, schedule a behind-the-scenes tour of the production process — and then treat yourself to a flight of whiskey.
Liberty Pole Spirits: 800 Adios Drive, Washington; 724-503-4014, libertypolespirits.com
To your health: Dead Head Winery
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If a night of wine and live music is your thing, Dead Head Winery in Monongahela is a must stop for you. A new addition to the list of exceptional wineries in Washington County, Dead Head is an original. Formerly a funeral home, the building that houses Dead Head Winery has been transformed into a fully functional space with a wine production area, a spacious tasting room and an outdoor concert venue. All wine is made on the premises with local grapes from Erie vineyards as well as West Coast grapes from Washington and California. Dead Head Winery features traditional cabernets, merlots, pinots, syrahs, chardonnays and rieslings, but also adds something special with their floral and fruit wines.
With a stage that features open mic nights and local acts every weekend, music is at the core of Dead Head Winery. Keep an eye out for special events, such as cupcake and wine pairing nights and their Halloween Party.
Dead Head Winery: 300 2nd St., Monongahela; 724-292-8260, deadheadwinery.info
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