Brewery: Brooklyn Brewery
Location: Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York
Cost: Free tour, $5 token for each cup of beer
Things to bring: Any food you’d like to snack on — and don’t forget your driver’s license!
Things to know: the 4 main ingredients of beer – water, yeast, malt, and hops. On almost every brewery tour we’ve been on, the winner of this question gets a prize. In this case it’s a free beer.
Our pick: Mary’s Maple Porter
The familiar bustle of New York City streets had slowly and imperceptibly given way. Now besides the pitter-patter of our feet, only the occasional breeze and passing car broke the early evening silence. It was as if a hush had fallen on this quiet and inconspicuous corner of the Big Apple. Unperturbed, we continued on – our long shadows leading the way. We had a mystery to be solved and we weren’t about to be dissuaded. Our goal was to find out just what made this establishment so successful. Our target? The Brooklyn Brewery, our Brewery of the Month.
(NOTE: The Brewery of the Month is a fun little feature we decided to add after last month we boldly claimed that Lake Placid Brewery’s Ubu Ale was the best beer EVER. Each month, Justin will explore and review a new brewery to see if the Ubu can stand up to the challenge).
We knew we were close when our eyes were met with Brooklyn Brewery’s large and unmistakable logo. Only a few hundred yards later, we found our mark. The scene inside stood in marked contrast to the streets we had just left. Throngs of people packed the place filling the room with pleasant laughter.
As I took in my surroundings, I observed just how well the details of this old industrial building had been incorporated into the ambience, creating an inviting and stylish atmosphere. Unpainted brick walls blended seamlessly with steel trusses overhead and complemented the massive stainless steel vats filled with Brooklyn Brewery’s famous beer.
When you’re here, make sure to take their tour. Our guide was one of the best, weaving noteworthy facts with humorous stories of this brewery’s humble beginnings. My favorite story regarded the origin of the logo. Much to every reading artist’s chagrin, I can’t remember the world famous designer’s name, but I do remember that the price paid for his services included a lifetime of free beer. Wow, what a sweet deal!
Take the tour and learn what the Mafia has to say about Brooklyn Brewery!
Don’t forget the four main ingredients of beer: water, yeast, malts, and hops. Almost every brewery tour we have been on gives a prize for getting this question right. In this case, it’s a free beer. Hard to pass up.
Come for the tour, stay for the party! Bring your own snacks!
We learned of many of Brooklyn Brewery’s finest flavors. Among them were an oatmeal stout that I am still anxious to try. We tried an excellent Honey Weiss and a dark as night Maple Porter. Yum!
What noteworthy breweries have you visited? We’d love to know.
Maybe it will be featured as our next Brewery of the Month!
Don't forget to tip the hard-working bar tenders!
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Ayngelina
Bring your own snacks? I love it!
Ellen
Yeah — makes it really convenient. Chips, hotdogs, pizza — all is welcome!
Cole @ Four Jandals
Make sure you visit the Guinness storehouse if you ever get to Dublin! We loved it there.
Ellen
We ABSOLUTELY will! Love Guiness, especially Justin. Thanks for the suggestion.
Raymond @ Man On The Lam
Now I’m dying to know what the Mafia thinks about the brewery.
Ellen
lol, it had something to do with it was their “neighborhood” and they didn’t like people just coming in and setting up a brewery. it’s quite the story. worth the visit to get the whole scoop!
robin
A lifetime of free beer - I should be in the logo business…
Ellen
I know, right?! Thanks for reading, Robin!
Antoinette B.
It’s crazy how I live in Brooklyn and have passed by this Brewery one tooooo many times and I still haven’t made it INSIDE. Before the end of this coming summer, I promise myself I’ll drag friends with me to go on this tour! Sounds amazing!
Ellen
What are you doing this Saturday?! Head on over!
Philippe G
Oh Brooklyn Brewery, how I want to visit you so. This looks like an awesome place to get a good pint, thanks for posting the pictures. Fingers crossed that Black Ops is there once I finally make it there for a visit! Cheers!
Ellen
It’s definitely worth the trip to Brooklyn, that’s for sure! Could get a little expensive if you plan to drink a lot, though 😉