Looking to try the top breweries around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best breweries in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to quench your thirst for German-style lagers, seasonal brews, dessert beers and more.

1. Hofbrauhaus 

Topping the list is Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh. Located at 2705 S. Water St. on the South Side, the German bar is the highest-rated brewery in Pittsburgh, boasting four stars out of 616 reviews on Yelp. According to its website, Hofbrauhaus beer "is brewed using original recipes handed down by the Duke of Bavaria, over 400 years ago." 

Try the Original Lager, a traditional German lager that's been representing Hofbrauhaus since 1589. The brewery, with several locations across the U.S., also offers German fare like potato pancakes, grilled bratwurst with mashed potatoes and schnitzel topped with Black Forest ham, Swiss and homemade beer cheese.

2. Roundabout Brewery

Next up is Central Lawrenceville's Roundabout Brewery, situated at 4901 Butler St. With 4.5 stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp, the craft brewery has proven to be a local favorite.

There's always something new at Roundabout, which changes its tap selection every few weeks. Recent offerings include the Intersection 2018 (blended ale conditioned with brettanomyces) and Pot Hat Cider Late Harvest made with juice sourced locally from Brown's Orchard.

3. East End Brewing Co.

Larimer's East End Brewing Co., located at 147 Julius St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brewery 4.5 stars out of 93 reviews. The beer spot, which also has a taproom in the Strip District, brews more than 35 beers each year including year-round staples, seasonal brews and barrel-aged selections.

Look for East End's flagship beer: the Big Hop American Ale. Made with Centennial and Cascade hops, this popular ale is brewed to balance bitterness with a solid Munich malt backbone. 

4. Hop Farm Brewing Co.

Hop Farm Brewing Co., a brewery in Upper Lawrenceville, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 63 Yelp reviews. Hop Farm offers its flagship IPA, Belgian-style brews, sour beers and One Nut Brown Ale all year round as well as an ever-changing tap list, the brewery says on its website. Head over to 5601 Butler St. to see for yourself.

5. Southern Tier Brewing

Over in North Shore, check out Southern Tier Brewing, the first satellite brewpub of the New York-based Southern Tier Brewing Co., whose hand-crafted ales are in more than 30 states, per its website. The brewery has earned four stars out of 183 reviews on Yelp, and can be found at 316 N. Shore Drive. 

Beer offerings include the Nu Skool IPA with a tropical twist, the Thick Mint Stout dessert beer and the Salted Caramel Stout. The cocktail menu features the Ginger Cosmo: cranberry-infused vodka, Bauchant orange liqueur, lime and ginger. Want some wine? Try the Waterbrook Malbec Washington: a dark plum and citrus drink with a slight smokiness. Snacks, salads, sandwiches and burgers are also available. (Full menu can be found here.)