New York City Beer Guide


© Copyright 1995-2010, Clay Irving, New York, New York

Last Updated 2010-01-19

Frequently Asked Questions


Where can I buy beer XYZ?
We don't know! If it's a good beer and it is available in New York, it will be found in one or more of the good beer bars, and in one or more of the good beer stores. When in doubt, ask the brewery. Google is your friend!
Why isn't my bar listed?
Well, perhaps because we don't know it. Or because we feel it's not up to our criteria. There are no hard rules, but in general we weigh the positives (variety of good beers, good location, quiet or interesting environment, knowledgeable and helpful staff) against the negatives (number of bad beers, already saturated neighborhood, TV screens, loud music, obnoxious customers, obnoxious staff.)
How do I get a beer event at my bar listed?
Tell us! But if it's sponsored by some megaswill multinational, or it's an "all-you-can-drink" frat booze-up, forget it.
Is there a homebrewing store in the city?
Brooklyn Homebrew
163 8th Street (near 3rd Avenue)
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(4th Ave. 9th St. F/M/R)
718-369-0776
open Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-7pm; Sunday, 12pm - 6pm.
Check their blog for further information.
So, where do I find other homebrewers?
What stores carry good beer?
Where can I refill a growler?
The NY Daily News has an article on the subject (8/22/08), with many addresses. Check it out.
If the link dies or the article becomes inaccessible, please tell us!
in addition, Brouwerij Lane (see above) has 10 taps for growlers ($10/half gallon), and Pony Bar in Hell's Kitchen (64 oz. growlers).

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