Founded in 2009, Barrier Brewing Co. makes innovative small-batch beer in Nassau County, where founder and brewmaster Evan Klein built the brewery by visiting Long Island bars and brewing the styles their customers wanted. Now known as Nassau County’s longest-standing craft brewery, Barrier pairs experimental releases with a lively community taproom in Oceanside and Long Beach.
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Newburgh Brewing CompanySince opening in 2012, Newburgh Brewing Company has been part of Newburgh’s renaissance as Orange County’s first craft brewery. Chris and Paul’s brewery has made more than 120 beer styles while building a community gathering place in its taproom, where local causes regularly host fundraisers. Its beer reaches bars, restaurants, and stores throughout the Hudson Valley.NEWBURGH, NY
Rockaway Brewing CoEstablished in 2012, Rockaway Brewing Co. is Queens’ first and oldest brewery, brewing fresh beer in its Long Island City taproom. The proudly local brewery welcomes the neighborhood with rotating beers, including its Rockaway IPA, for people looking to drink local.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Shelter Island Craft BreweryBetween Shelter Island’s North and South ferries, Shelter Island Craft Brewery makes craft beer and serves it in a tap room built around the island’s local flavor and community. Its beers are available not only to visitors and locals but also for wholesale accounts, personal bars, and events ranging from backyard barbecues to weddings.SHELTER ISLAND, NY
Horseheads BrewingFamily-owned Horseheads Brewing makes handcrafted beer in Horseheads, New York, where the Lilly family reopened the local brewery with a focus on quality ingredients and affordable pours. Founded in 2006 and opened in 2007, the brewery earned the TAP NY Best Craft Brewery in New York State award in 2010 and 2015. Head brewer Justin Stanton, who first joined the brewery in 2014, returned in 2019 to bring its award-winning beer back to the community while exploring new releases.HORSEHEADS, NY