Born in Greenpoint in 2009, Keg & Lantern Brewing Company makes small-batch beer from its basement brewery, with a particular focus on foeder-fermented sour ales and hazy IPAs. It began brewing in-house in 2014 and became New York City’s first brewery to serve canned crowlers in 2015. With locations in Greenpoint and Red Hook among its four neighborhood venues, the company has built its identity around an evolving, inclusive beer list and gathering places for Brooklyn communities.
Gun Hill Brewing CompanyFounded by Bronx natives Kieran Farrell and Dave Lopez, Gun Hill Brewing Company makes fresh, unfiltered craft beer and helped bring production brewing back to the borough for the first time since the 1960s. The brewery began in 2014 after the longtime baseball teammates teamed up with an award-winning brewmaster, and it now operates from Brooklyn while keeping its Bronx roots and New York identity. Its beers include the award-winning Void of Light stout and the Hamilton-inspired Rise Up Rye.BRONX, 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
Transmitter BrewingFounded in 2013 by Anthony Accardi and Rob Kolb, Transmitter Brewing makes Belgian-inspired farmhouse ales at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Its beers draw on traditional brewing techniques and a palette of 20 yeast strains, with the brewery especially known for dry, spicy Saisons and fruity, floral golden ales. Visitors can sample the range in Transmitter’s taproom and beer garden, while the brewery self-distributes to selected establishments around New York City.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Twisted Rail Brewing CompanyTwisted Rail Brewing Company grew from founder John’s home-brewing hobby into a Finger Lakes brewery opened in 2013, now run by Ian and his wife Megan. Its small-batch beer is made under New York’s farm-brewery license, with local sourcing built into the operation and spent grain returned to nearby farmers as livestock feed. The company also brews for New York businesses seeking private-label beer.CANANDAIGUA, NY