Sometimes lovingly referred to as a “drinking town with a football problem,” Pittsburgh has a history of brewing beer in unexpected places. Old churches, music venues, and even former post offices around the city have all been transformed into breweries.

But in 2017 when The Progress Fund purchased the former home of Hazelwood Brewing - a historical building erected in 1905 and situated at 5007 Lytle St. - it seemed like a no-brainer to return it to its former glory as a brewery. The massive 20,000 sq ft space would prove too large for just one or two breweries though, so it was decided that three was the magic number.

And that’s where we came in. Along with our friends at New France Brewing, we’ve taken over this historic space to provide Pittsburghers and beer enthusiasts from all over with a new, one-of-a-kind social and drinking experience. In January of 2025, Comfort and Spice joined us as a permanent food partner on the third floor and we’re currently searching for a third brewery partner. Three unique floors, including an indoor shared taproom, dozens of different drafts, and a globally-inspired menu all under one roof.

We are proud to be part of Pittsburgh’s brewing history and uphold its reputation for quality craft beer. Visit our “About Us” page to learn more about Abstract Realm and our mission to foster community and creativity in Hazelwood.