Established 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.
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
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
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