The hottest place to get beer in New York. Its crazy draught rig, and the bar's access to the kooky Evil Twin beers are just the beginning—have a look at the extensive list of rare European bottles.
The owners of the classic Brouwerij Lane have always been "in deep," with New York beer: beyond the cozy retail/bar combo they have also been importing and distributing to other bars and restaurants.
The draw? Real beer, like the rarely seen (in NYC) Maine Brewing Company's "Lunch" IPA, which generally put the neighborhood's comfortable pub drafts to shame. The snacks are simple (and satisfying).
The Founders Rübæus, or the Peak Organic Fresh Cut Pils (probably the best beer they’ve ever made), are a great for balancing the acid of the pickling liquid.
Clinton Hall raises a serious selection of craft beer, without a lot of fluff. Growlers are available, and the bar really brought its game for Beer Week 2014.
Most people are probably going for the barbecue and the brown spirits, but the 42 draft lines immediately make it the best place to get beer in Bed-Stuy.
The Sampler has charmed a neighborhood desperate for access to good beer. Try the $4 Singlecuts (the recently tapped Citrus Saison) while browsing the retail selection and nibbling on local jerky.
Check the draft list for “of the moment” beers, like Bell’s Smitten, a delicious “Golden Rye.”
Church Publick brought some heavy-duty beer game, and has managed to avoid being a complete douche-magnet, for now. Enjoy it while you can.
Dinner at one of the classic Italian restaurants isn’t complete without a stroll through the market before, but the prospect of stopping for quality beers can make a long trip for dinner enticing.
The All American Club, for which you have to taste and rate 100 beers, are a mark of true NYC beer-geekery. Be sure not to miss happy hour, which is only a single hour, starting at 4:20 p.m.
The bar has garnered a solid crowd. You don’t have to let them put hop tincture in your beer, though, if you don’t want to.
The back area is a good refuge to watch some sports on TV as the Bowery becomes more like 57th Street.
