Born from a watermelon ale brewed with a home kit in a Bay Shore garage, Great South Bay Brewery has been brewing beer and other beverages on Long Island since 2011. Its 40,000-square-foot Bay Shore facility pairs a 30-barrel brewing system with a taproom known for the Tipsy Tea line, rotating releases, and three Full Swing golf simulators. The brewery also provides contract brewing and canning, with annual capacity of 585,000 cases.
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
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
Barrier Brewing CoFounded 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.OCEANSIDE, NY
Flagship Brewing CoIn Staten Island’s Tompkinsville neighborhood, Flagship Brewing Co. makes handcrafted beer in a 3,000-square-foot brewery and taproom, ranging from traditional ales and lagers to experimental and nitro brews. Its beers carry a strong New York City identity, with ingredients sourced from New York State producers and collaborations such as the Tunnel to Towers Bravest series supporting the nation’s heroes. The dog- and family-friendly taproom pairs 12 beers on tap with outdoor seating, live music, and waterfront views.NEW YORK, NY