Brooklyn Brewery’s taproom is at 79 N 11th St in Williamsburg, where you can settle in at long communal tables for a pint or a tasting flight. The beer list ranges from Brooklyn Lager to IPAs, stout and seasonal or small-batch pours; non-alcoholic beers are also available. Order a cheese plate, cold cuts or chips with salsa alongside your drink. Tours explain the brewing process, and the space has room for groups, families and leashed dogs in the taproom. Murals outside add a reason to look around before you head in.
A Williamsburg brewery since 1988
Brooklyn Brewery opened in 1988, when founders Steve Hindy and Tom Potter set out to bring brewing back to Brooklyn. The borough had once been a major center of American beer production, shaped in part by German migrants who settled there in the 19th century. The brewery’s name ties it to that local history, and its first international sale went to Tokyo the year after it began brewing.
Brooklyn Lager is the brewery’s flagship beer, but the taproom gives you a chance to look beyond the familiar label. The selection can include IPAs, sours, stouts and seasonal or limited releases. Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout and Brooklyn IPA are among the named pours, while small-batch tastings can include Brooklyn Lager, Sorachi Ace Saison and seasonal beers. Ask the staff about the current list if you want help choosing a style.
Tours and tastings
Tours give an introduction to the brewery’s history, ingredients and brewing process. Free Sunday tours are one option; the schedule and availability can change, so check before you go. Small Batch Tours are a separate paid experience. The listed price is $18, and the two-hour tour includes four generous tastings and a glass to keep. Booking ahead is advised, as waiting lines can form for tours.
A tasting flight is a practical way to compare several beers without settling on one pint. Bartenders can help you choose among the available pours, including different IPA styles. Non-alcoholic beers are also on the menu, along with wine, cider, soda and other alcohol-free drinks.
Food, seating and the taproom
The taproom has ample seating, including long tables and benches that work well for a group. Snacks include cheese plates, cold cuts and chips with salsa. Weekend food vendors may be on site, and you can also bring or order food if you want more than a light bite. Check what is available on the day rather than planning around a particular vendor.
Leashed dogs are welcome in the tasting room, but not on brewery tours. The venue is also described as family-friendly, with board games and non-alcoholic drink choices. Outside, murals give you a quick look around before or after your visit. The address is 79 N 11th St in Williamsburg.
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Where is Brooklyn Brewery?
It is at 79 N 11th St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Are Brooklyn Brewery tours free?
Free tours are available on Sundays. Small Batch Tours are a separate paid option, listed at $18, and include four tastings.
How long does a Brooklyn Brewery tour take?
The Small Batch Tour takes about two hours. The input does not give a duration for the free tours.
Can I bring my dog to Brooklyn Brewery?
Leashed dogs are allowed in the tasting room, but not on brewery tours.
