Beer and Wine 2021 Archives

Column | Pitt sports as intoxicating beverages

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • March 24, 2021

Pitt fans are all too familiar with Pitt sports’ heartbreaking habit of dropping close losses and, conversely, the kind of alcohol that may help them forget about that heartbreak. But each of these sports offers their own experience, each different from their counterparts, and I’ve chosen alcoholic drinks to match.

Pitt alumni ‘brewing’ their way to success

By Andrew Thompson, For The Pitt News • March 24, 2021

Two Pitt alumni — Greg Heller-LaBelle, who graduated in 2006, and Brett Taylor, who graduated in 1999 — own their own breweries after starting out as home brewers.

Pittsburgh craft breweries create new brews, sense of community

By Hayley Lesh, Staff Writer • March 24, 2021

With over 30 breweries in Pittsburgh alone, there are many options for locals and tourists who indulge in a good craft brew.

Students report drinking less during pandemic

By Allison Radziwon, Staff Writer • March 24, 2021

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the added stress, fear and uncertainty has led many to develop new habits as a way to cope. But for many Pitt students, the new standard is drinking less.

Staff Picks: Songs for getting schwasted

By The Pitt News Staff • March 24, 2021

These selections are the perfect mix of bangers and slow jams, specially selected for getting schwasted alone or in small groups.

Mellinger’s continues legacy with new owners

By Alex Busterna and Charlie Taylor • March 24, 2021

Mellinger’s Beer Distributor switched management in February after the current owners, Neil and Neha Shah, bought it from Diana Bellisario.

Pitt Athletics stands to gain big from alcohol sales at the Pete

By Dalton Coppola, Staff Writer • March 23, 2021

Christian Spears, the deputy athletic director at Pitt, estimates Pitt Athletics stands to gain anywhere from $100,000 to $200,000 annually from alcohol sales when the Petersen Events Center can return to full capacity for home basketball games.