It’s an age-old tale in the craft beer community: A homebrewer makes the beer they want to drink, “beer people” find out that the homebrew is so outstanding that it’s deserving of more, and seemingly overnight, a new brewery is born. Enter Jason Stein’s Timber Ales, from New York City. For years, he’s been regularly…
Bell’s Two Hearted India Pale Ale is one of those beers that almost everyone has tried and almost everyone still loves, year after year. It’s also one of the beers that triggers the ol’ nostalgia nerve whenever it’s brought up. Can you remember the first time you tried one? I can! And just like all…
I discovered craft beer about a decade ago when a local bottle shop opened near my apartment. During those formative years, I had no idea which beer I liked, so I would just indiscriminately pluck random bottles of all different styles from the shelves to create a random mixed six. One of the first beers…
As the craft beer industry grows larger, more breweries have focused on serving their local community and fans, rather than looking to distribute far and wide. That presents a problem for craft beer nerds … cough, cough … enthusiasts who have an insatiable appetite and are always looking to try the newest and tastiest brews…
Ever since I first tried a beer from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., from Decorah, Iowa, I’ve been hoping for the day when their beers would become available in New York. And that day has finally arrived! Thanks to Sarene Craft Beer distributors, I got to try some super fresh cans and bottles of some of…
This year’s Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout release is the biggest ever with eight (!!!) different variants. Other notable differences include a hiatus for the hugely popular coffee stout and barleywine. Subbing in are a new coffee barleywine and wheatwine. This is also the second time that there’s a “Reserve” variant—this year’s version is…
NYC Beer Week 2018 started off with a huge, sold out bash last Saturday night at the Brooklyn EXPO Center. With so many new and growing local breweries, it seemed like there was a never-ending list of must-try beers to sample. Add that to an amazing group of guest brewers from around NY State and…
Stout season is going strong across the country and one of the best annual local releases is always Finback’s BQE. I think their barrel-aged version is consistently the best stout brewed in NYC, period. This year, they gave us a second variant: Salty Caramel, which I am drinking right now as I write this post…
Goose Island Migration Week 2017 is upon us! That means if you attend any one of these events, you’ll get a chance to try some of the rarest and tastiest offerings that Goose has to offer. We can’t wait to check out as many of these amazing events as possible and we hope to see…
Michigan’s Perrin Brewing Company will start distribution in NYC next week! I’ve heard a lot of good things about their beer—especially their No Rules bourbon barrel-aged imperial porter, brewed with coconut and turbinado sugar. I can’t wait to try their stuff! Check out a list of their launch beers below. We’ll be posting some reviews…
The Wilky in Bed Stuy is turning one! The Wilkyversary festivities are this weekend, Saturday-Sunday January 14-15, starting a 2PM. Their 18 taps will be filled with rarities, awesomeness, and one-offs- including KCBC Wilkyversary #1, a pomegranate sour brewed with The Wilky team. There will also be free bottle pours and free presents given out hourly…
Top Hops in the Lower East Side will be celebrating its 5th Anniversary this coming Friday, January 13! Big Surprise! … they will have some amazing stuff on tap—including the debut of Top Dollar, the new Mosaic-hopped IPA that Barrier is producing exclusively for Top Hops—only available there and at Barrier’s tap room in Oceanside.…
Bourbon County Brand Stout Just like 2015’s vintage, this year’s BCBS is very smooth for being so young. A fresh bottle tastes as if it was already aged in the bottle for a year or more—the alcohol is very well hidden and there’s no barrel heat—just delicious vanilla notes from the bourbon barrels that complement…
Best of the Homebrew Takedown By Eric Sturniolo Remember the local craft beer scene in New York City five years ago? Brooklyn Brewery, Sixpoint… it’s a pretty short list. Today, craft beer and local breweries are exploding in the city, and much of it is thanks to homebrewers. Some of my favorite new breweries (Grimm…
Jack’s Abby Coming To NYC! By: Eric Sturniolo We are thrilled to announce that Jack’s Abby will soon start distributing both keg and package in New York City. Launch events are currently being set up for Mid-April at the best beer bars in the city. We’ll keep you posted on the wheres and whens! Jack’s…
Black Friday’s Goose Island Bourbon County release has come and gone and everyone survived the mayhem! This year’s event at Top Hops in the Lower East Side was by far the most popular beer drop of 2015, with hundreds of people showing up to grab the prized bottles released only once a year. The newest…
Not Your Father’s Root Beer… Floats! By: Eric Sturniolo We never thought it possible, but Not Your Father’s Root Beer by Small Town Brewery is now available in New York City! It’s still hard to get, but if you put some work in, you’ll be able to snag a bottle or two at the better…
Not Your Father’s Root Beer – Small Town Brewery By: Eric Sturniolo Ah, Small Town, USA. Sitting on the front porch on a Spring eve, basking in the glory of one the most unique beers we’ve ever had. Well, actually, we were sitting in a NYC apartment. Wauconda, Illinois based Small Town Brewery specializes…
We’ve been hoping for a long time that Boulevard Brewing Co. from Kansas City, Missouri, would come to NYC … and, finally, our wish has come true! And they’re making a big splash with a ton of awesome events this week starting TODAY! There are a ton of opportunities all over the city to…
What’s Brewing: Third Rail Beer By Eric Sturniolo I had my first taste of Third Rail beer at the Brooklyn Local Craft Beer Fest, and I’ve been hooked since. Third Rail Beer is an NYC-based brewery owned by a trio of native New Yorkers — Brewmaster Loren Taylor-Raymond and co-owner Larry Koestler grew up…
With the holidays fast approaching, we’ve found the perfect gift for the craft beer lover in your life (or for yourself!): The Case For Beer. Each box comes with 12 beers in custom packaging, with selections hand-picked by 9 different craft beer locations/bars throughout the United States. In New York City, the selection is curated…
Threes Brewing: Smite the Brite By: Eric Sturniolo You’re a new brewery in Gowanus with a sparkly new brewpub. You aren’t quite open to the public but have a lot of freshly-made beer ready to go. It’s a problem we’ve all had. What do to? For Threes Brewing… Smite the Brite! On Saturday, there was…
Made Of Beer Bakery By Eric Sturniolo I try not to just drink beer, but eat it too. I’ve had chocolate made with beer, beer made with dougnuts, and crackers made with beer and beer ingredients. An interesting new take on this concept is Long Island’s Made of Beer Bakery. This homegrown bakery uses spent…
Floyd Eats: Brewer’s Grain Beer Crackers By: Eric Sturniolo One of our favorite things about beer is how it can replace and surpass wine in food pairings. A stout with chocolate, a saison with dinner, an IPA with spicy food… the list goes on and on. Beer is also extremely versatile when paired with cheese…
We’re really excited to attend the first ever beer festival with ONLY local beer, from breweries in and around NYC! The event details: When: Sunday, October 5th 2014 12pm-6pm Where: 420 Carroll St. Brooklyn, NY 11215 Tickets: $45 available here Beer by: Gun Hill, Finback, Singlecut, Flagship, Brooklyn Bow, Rockaway, Spider Bite, Lithology,…
We’re happy to announce (and attend) this amazing event being put on by our friends at The Gingerman 11 East 36th Street, NYC, 10016 212-532-3740 http://www.gingerman-ny.com/the-bruery/ Monday 9/15/14 Free and open to the public! A really unbelievable list of incredibly rare beers by The Bruery, including many that have never been tapped in NYC…
From our friends at Carmine Street Beers: We would like to invite you (and some friends!) to join us in celebrating our One Year Anniversary! To mark this momentous occasion, we will be offering free tastings all day, with new breweries coming in every hour. The tasting schedule is as follows: 12PM: Elysian/ 21st…
If you like craft beer and live in New York City, the NYC Craft Beer Festival is a great way to try awesome beer from around the world. With about 150 craft beers to choose from, you’re bound to find a new favorite in the bunch. Last weekend’s “Summer International” event included a global sampling,…
Beer Hero: Beer Dreamer By Eric Sturniolo Note: FREE SHIPPING FOR OUR READERS!! Use discount code WTBNY Beer goes with everything. Ramen. BBQ. Cheese. German. Pie. Chocolate… With this in mind, Jordan Elpern-Waxman started Beer Dreamer, a company that mails subscribers the best beer and food pairings available. Think of it as a beer club,…
Nunu Chocolates By Eric Sturniolo In my beer-obsessed world, it’s become the go-to pairing for pretty much everything. Beer and ramen? Delicious. Beer and BBQ or German? Amazing. Beer and cheese? Obviously. Beer and pie? Actually, yes. So, why not beer and chocolate? And why not beer in chocolate? Nunu Chocolates, located on Atlantic Avenue…
What’s Brewing: Stillwater Artisanal Ales By: Eric Sturniolo Brewer/founder Brian Stillwater’s brewery Stillwater Artisanal Ales, a Ratebeer top 100 brewery in the world 4 years in a row, combines beer, art, and music into one exciting brand. I got a chance to speak with Brian about his beer, his plans, and his gypsy brewer…
Beer Hero – Greg Avola of Untappd By Eric Sturniolo If you drink craft beer, you’ve used the mobile app Untappd. If you haven’t, get it. From their site: “Untappd is a new way to socially share and explore the world of beer with your friends and the world. Curious what your friends are drinking…
By: Eric Sturniolo As far as jobs go, Mike Lovullo is living a beer nerd’s dream. As the specialty brands manager at Union Beer Distributors, he gets to spend his day in New York City’s best bars and restaurants, talking about and selling beer. I caught up with him recently at Astoria Bier and…
By: Eric Sturniolo Here in New York City, we’re not so familiar with Prairie Artisan Ales (Tulsa, Oklahoma). I made sure to head to Torst for the release party of their collaboration beer with Evil Twin called Bible Belt, and luckily they had lots of other Prairie stuff on tap. Since Bible Belt is a…
Mike: Belgians. It can be assumed that they invented Belgian chocolate, which is absolutely delicious. And the name implies that they also invented Belgian waffles, which kick Eggos to the curb. But their best creation? Belgian beer. The carbonation, the qualities of their yeast, the flavors they produce from four or five ingredients. They are…
By Eric Sturniolo Navigating the world of craft beer can be a struggle. Stouts, India pale ales, pale ales, porters, lambics, guezes, wet hopped, dry hopped, bourbon barrel aged… it goes on and on. So let’s concentrate on a very important beer word: Imperial. You’ve probably noticed a lot of beers are called Imperial. Any…
By Eric Sturniolo Evolution states that over generations, entire species, individual organisms, and tiny molecules all change. Beervolution happens much more quickly, and is much more important. This is my story. When I was about 16, my dad let me have my first beer, Becks. It was disgusting. But most adults seemed to like beer,…
Andrew: Pretty much speechless (and very jealous of those who get to try this). http://instagram.com/p/j5BPTSiw2k/#
Last week we told you about The Alchemist’s plan to open a 2nd brewery and retail shop. Today John Kimmich announced that they will be canning Focal Banger IPA at the 2nd location. http://alchemistbeer.com/blog/ Greetings from John Posted on 1/26/14 Greetings People of Earth, I have been meaning to put out an update on…
“Sporting a GoPro mounted on his head — amongst other places — Oxbow Brewing head brewer Tim Adams shows you what it’s like to brew up a batch of their American Farmhouse Pale Ale.” http://devour.com/video/pov-beer-brewing/
Great news from The Alchemist: http://alchemistbeer.com/blog/#2765 New Retail Location Status Posted on 1/21/14 Wow, the last two months have been a bit crazy around here. The following is an update on where The Alchemist currently stands in regards to a new retail location. Be warned—this is very dull. You may want to skip through to…
Andrew: I love a good stout. I also love coffee. I think that I love stouts because I love coffee. But this stout has no coffee in it at all. This obvious connection between roasted malt flavors and coffee has led many brewers to brew stouts that include actual coffee in the beer. But this…
Andrew: Dear BrewBoyz Blog readers, The BBB has been going super strong for almost 6 months now. A new year approaches, and with new yearz, comes changez … for the better! I’d like to introduce Mike as the newest Brewboyz of the BBB. Mike is the person responsible for my insane obsession with drinking and…
Eric: I like to drink beer and eat potato chips and eat beer potato chips. Luckily for me, Kettle makes Cheddar Beer chips. Ingredients: Potatoes, safflower and/or sunflower and/or canola oil, whey, salt, Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), natural flavors, yeast extract, torula yeast, sugar, lactic acid, citric acid, spice, paprika…
BrewBoyz does not support drinking and driving, but this is funny.
Eric: Approximately once a year, I have a birthday. This year, my BrewParentz got me two sets of beer glasses. My beer glasses used to suck, but they don’t anymore! The set is made by Libbey (you can get them at Bed Bath and Beyond for $19.99 here), and includes 6 different glasses: 15 1/4-ounce…
http://m.nydailynews.com/1.1522304 More women getting into craft beer, not just as drinkers but also as brewers Long Islander Lauri Spitz co-founded Moustache Brewing Co. with her husband Matthew.Beer-loving ladies are rallying for a woman’s right to brews. A feminist movement is bubbling up in the beer industry, as more women lean in to the bar to…
Andrew: It’s been awhile since I’ve posted because my life has been more focused on baby than beer, which is a good thing … except that I’m very tired all the time and never get to drink all the beer I buy! Anyway, I found some time to drink a beer and post … I’ve…
Eric: If you’re like me, you don’t like to learn or read or listen to things. But I came across this podcast, and who knew…learning can be fun! This is an interview from The Leonard Lopate Show. “Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery, editor-in-chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer and author of The Brewmaster’s…
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