{"id":6892,"date":"2009-09-10T08:53:03","date_gmt":"2009-09-10T12:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=6892"},"modified":"2021-08-24T14:36:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T18:36:29","slug":"new-york-craft-beers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/6892\/new-york-craft-beers\/","title":{"rendered":"Passport to Beer Heaven: New York Beer Craft Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

What:<\/strong> 2nd Annual New York Beer Craft Festival<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Thursday, Sept 11\u2013Sunday, Sept 20<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> All 5 boroughs, but we picked the best off<\/em> Manhattan ones<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong> One night, Josh Schaffner, now director of the New York Beer Craft Festival<\/strong>, took along a buddy and decided to crawl as many bars as they could\u2014before the sun rose, naturally. Their ambitious endeavor in the sleepless city of New York led them on a hops journey that only the beer-ly devoted could dream of. His hunch was correct; there was an existing beer-centric culture rivaling nearby cities like Boston and Philly.<\/p>\n

\u201dWhat people loved about beer in New York was that it was still a community and neighborhood industry,\u201d said Schaffner who grew up in Inwood and worked in the Rockaways as a youth.
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\nIn order to compile the Passport\u2014a bible-like guide to this year\u2019s venues brewing beers on tap and cask\u2014Schaffner visited all 83 locations and swigged beer. Not a bad job for a guy who as a teen moved to Canada to explore the possibilities beyond a Budweiser and a Magic Hat no. 9.<\/p>\n

The well-researched passport is a guide not only to the venues, but a map of every locale, featured beer, surrounding pub and cultural attraction. You can even map your own crawl for now or later for upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations.<\/p>\n

“Discover the little hole in the walls all around,” said Schaffner. “If you go somewhere different, you\u2019ll discover something different.\u201d Check out special events like the Brewed in Brooklyn Beer Walks, Bike Brooklyn Beer Blitz, and the Astoria Culinary Beer Stroll. Proceeds from the beer week bashes will benefit Just Food, a non-profit organization that works to develop a just and sustainable food system in the New York City region.<\/p>\n

Bronx Alehouse | 216 West 238th Street | Bronx | bronxalehouse.com<\/strong>
\nThe street-facing alehouse is currently the only craft beer bar in the Bronx. The tap and cask-inclined can sit at their high communal like tables, framed by exposed brick walls, and chug along on their generous pours. The place remains cozy as progressive patrons fill the space, so be sure to enjoy the breeze from the usually ajar storefront windows.<\/p>\n

Crafts:<\/strong> DreamWeavers Wheat, Hopback Amber Ale Tr\u00f6egs Pale Ale<\/p>\n

Sycamore Flower Shop + Bar | 1118 Cortelyou Rd. | Brooklyn | sycamorebrooklyn.com<\/a><\/strong>
\nEver wonder what a flowers-by-day and bar-by-night venue looks like? Here’s your chance. Sit down underneath Sycamore’s high rafters and get cozy thanks to a woody d\u00e9cor, modern ambience, and substantial liquor rack.<\/p>\n

Crafts:<\/strong> <\/strong>Little Thumper, West Coast IPA and Witte<\/p>\n

Huckleberry Bar | 588 Grand Street | Brooklyn | huckleberrybar.com<\/a><\/strong>
\nOlive-colored walls dominate the main space with berry drenched furnishings. Stand at the bar in earshot of the house DJ or sit alongside its paralleled wall seating that leads to an outdoor garden. Either way, their beer flights (and delicious nibbles) are sure to suit your fancy.<\/p>\n

Crafts:<\/strong> Tsar\u2019s Revenge Imperial Stout, Righteous Rye and VOS Saison<\/p>\n

T.B.D.Brooklyn | 224 Franklin Street | Brooklyn | tbdbrooklyn.com<\/strong>
\nThere\u2019s plenty of room at T.B.D. in its modern sleek inside or outside at its garden bench tables. Here you can sip regional beers and chat with locals from around the neighborhood. You\u2019ll taste the depths of some of the borough\u2019s best beer brewed here and at other Greenpoint establishments. (Remember to check your passport for all the points close to this one.)<\/p>\n

Crafts:<\/strong> Toasted Lager, Liquid Gold, Goose Island PA<\/p>\n

Adobe Blues | 63 Lafayette Ave. | New Brighton, Staten Island | silive.com<\/strong>
\nThe old west Saloon styled joint normally has a selection of 185 beers from 30 different countries. Right off the ferry terminal, this spot will transport you into a world brew none. Get ready for a wild ride.<\/p>\n

Crafts:<\/strong> Cape Ann, Captains Reserve, Cane and Ebel<\/p>\n

Sunswick Astoria | 3502 Fifth Street | Long Island City, Queens |\u00a0 sunswick3535bar.com<\/strong>
\nThe Native American-inspired bar honors its heritage with straightforward d\u00e9cor. Single candles center tables for two and stringed lights are strung underneath the bar to give it just enough light for those entering the land of its 24 beers on tap.\u00a0 The neighborhood bar\u2019s unpretentious atmosphere invites a gamut of visitors, so kick back, relax, and make yourself at home. The resident chiefs of Sunswick wouldn\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n

Crafts: <\/strong>Sirius, Sweet Action, Ruination IPA<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $2 (plus tip) per pint with Passport<\/p>\n

How to get there:<\/strong> All places are accessible by subway and bike. Use the Hopstop link below for specific directions. For a full list of venues and events visit\u00a0nyccraftbeerweek.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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