If you’re a Pittsburgh craft beer fan, we have brewed up a membership program just for you.
Support Pittsburgh breweries and earn discounts and rewards.
Launching on Friday April 12, 2024 in part of Three Rivers Beer Week
$99.00 Membership
BECOME A FRIEND OF PITTSBURGH BEER TODAY
Rewards include:
- An exclusive “Friend of Pittsburgh Beer” gift — collector’s enamel pin
- A copy of the Pittsburgh Brewery Guide — version 3
- Discounted ticket to Beers of the Burgh 2024 — not redeemable for any other event.
- Invite to our Digital Guide launch party — date and location TBD
- Invites to exclusive events hosted by the PBG including all Top 40 parties plus a few special events designed just for FoPB members — these events are hosted quarterly
- Drink tokens to be redeemed at participating PBG member breweries — limited one per visit. Please remember to tip your beertender!
The funds raised will help support Pittsburgh Brewers Guild programs, such as creating new and exciting PBG programming, Three Rivers Beer Week and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Once you have purchased your Friends of Pittsburgh Beer membership, you will receive information via email on how you will receive your rewards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Friends of Pittsburgh Beer program?
This fundraising program will offer “Friends” a wide array of exclusive benefits, including discounts at participating Pittsburgh-area breweries and an invitation to a special Pittsburgh Brewing Company tour and happy hour.
The funds raised will help support Pittsburgh Brewers Guild programs, such as the Pittsburgh Brewery Guide, Three Rivers Beer Week and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
What type of Pittsburgh Brewers Guild programs does it support?
The Pittsburgh Brewers Guild is focused on raising awareness of member breweries by offering programs such as the Pittsburgh Brewery Guide and Three Rivers Beer Week. Funds raised through the Friends of Pittsburgh Beer program will help defray the costs involved – which includes purchasing prizes, design and promotion expenses.
When and how do I receive my gift and drink tokens?
Shortly after you sign up, you will receive a welcome email that will explain how to expect your rewards. If you have any additional questions on your rewards, please contact executivedirector@pittsburghbreweries.com
Why are we receiving the Pittsburgh Brewery Guide V.3 again?
We are in the process of developing a digital guide and we hope to have it launched later this year! We are so excited for this opportunity to build a new format of our widely successful guide. Of course, this means we will have to throw a SUPER COOL LAUNCH PARTY, to which you will certainly be invited!
How will I receive ticket discounts for Beers of the ‘Burgh?
You will receive an email with this information within a week after you sign up.
What if I already purchased Beers of the Burgh 2024 tickets?
Pass along the discount to a friend! The discount offered for this membership is good for 2024’s Beers of the Burgh only.
How will I receive information about the exclusive parties and happy hours?
You will receive an email with this information soon after you sign up. There will be a limited amount of space allocated for the Top 40 Parties. You get first dibs — if you can make it, great! If you can’t, no worries… come to the next one! *The Top 40 Parties are bottle-share style, fully catered and held on Sundays in the early afternoon and are hosted at various PBG member breweries. It’s a great way to connect with brewers, brewery owners and brewery goer’s, alike!
What if I already purchased a Pittsburgh Brewery Guide?
As a Friend of Pittsburgh Beer you will receive a new Pittsburgh Brewery Guide (Third Edition – 2023). If you already have that edition, no problem, you can give the one you receive through the Friends of Pittsburgh Beer program to a friend.
Can I use the Pittsburgh Brewery Guide (Third Edition – 2023) I receive through the Friends of Pittsburgh Beer to earn prizes?
Absolutely. You will be eligible to earn any of the prizes associated with the Pittsburgh Brewery Guide (Third Edition – 2023).
Please send any questions on this program to executivedirector@pittsburghbreweries.com