Brooklyn Brewery Tours
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Founded in 1988, Brooklyn Brewery if a staple of Brooklyn's craft beer scene. Located on Brooklyn's bustling Northside, the brewery houses a production facility, tasting room, and store with beer-related merchandise. Tours run daily, and the tasting room is open on weekends; it's a perfect spot to hang out and drink up.
The Basics
Brooklyn Brewery continues a longstanding Brooklyn brewing tradition. Situated a stone's throw from an area once known as "Brewers' Row," Brooklyn crafts a flagship lager, seasonals, and barrel-aged beers. The pilsner is popular in local bars, and IPAs appeal to hoppy beer lovers. When in doubt, ask your bartender: They're all knowledgeable about the brews.
Consider booking a brewery tour to discover the inner workings of the Williamsburg facility. Weekday tours must be reserved in advance for a fee. Alternatively, Brooklyn Brewery offers free, first come, first served tours on weekend afternoons. If you choose a free tour, be prepared to wait in line: Tours are popular with tourists and locals. Several NYC beer tours make a stop at Brooklyn Brewery too.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
Find Brooklyn Brewery at 79 North 11th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The easiest way to arrive is by subway. Take the L train to the first stop in Brooklyn: Bedford Avenue. Alternatively, take the G train to the Nassau Avenue stop. Traveling by car is also an option, since the brewery is close to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, but prepare to battle for street parking.
When to Get There
Brooklyn Brewery is open Monday through Friday evenings. On Saturday, the brewery opens at noon and closes at midnight, and on Sunday, it's open from noon to 8pm. Arrive on a weekday if you book your tour in advance. To sip pints and socialize with locals, arrive on a weekend evening and plan to stay late.
Special Events
Check the calendar before you arrive—Brooklyn Brewery frequently hosts events, concerts, and tastings. Around December, keep an eye out for holiday markets with local vendors selling handicraft and art. In summer and fall, try the Fourth of July or Halloween to find hip and boozy brewery parties.
The Basics
Brooklyn Brewery continues a longstanding Brooklyn brewing tradition. Situated a stone's throw from an area once known as "Brewers' Row," Brooklyn crafts a flagship lager, seasonals, and barrel-aged beers. The pilsner is popular in local bars, and IPAs appeal to hoppy beer lovers. When in doubt, ask your bartender: They're all knowledgeable about the brews.
Consider booking a brewery tour to discover the inner workings of the Williamsburg facility. Weekday tours must be reserved in advance for a fee. Alternatively, Brooklyn Brewery offers free, first come, first served tours on weekend afternoons. If you choose a free tour, be prepared to wait in line: Tours are popular with tourists and locals. Several NYC beer tours make a stop at Brooklyn Brewery too.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Beer enthusiasts and foodies should visit Brooklyn Brewery.
- The brewery invites patrons to bring in food, which can also be delivered to the tasting room.
- Brooklyn guided beer and food tours tend to make several tasty stops—including Brooklyn Brewery—and transportation is often included.
- The drinking age is 21, and staff will check your ID.
How to Get There
Find Brooklyn Brewery at 79 North 11th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The easiest way to arrive is by subway. Take the L train to the first stop in Brooklyn: Bedford Avenue. Alternatively, take the G train to the Nassau Avenue stop. Traveling by car is also an option, since the brewery is close to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, but prepare to battle for street parking.
When to Get There
Brooklyn Brewery is open Monday through Friday evenings. On Saturday, the brewery opens at noon and closes at midnight, and on Sunday, it's open from noon to 8pm. Arrive on a weekday if you book your tour in advance. To sip pints and socialize with locals, arrive on a weekend evening and plan to stay late.
Special Events
Check the calendar before you arrive—Brooklyn Brewery frequently hosts events, concerts, and tastings. Around December, keep an eye out for holiday markets with local vendors selling handicraft and art. In summer and fall, try the Fourth of July or Halloween to find hip and boozy brewery parties.
Address: 79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Admission: Varies
8 Tours and Activities to Experience Brooklyn Brewery
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Sunday Funday Boozy Brooklyn Tour with Food and Drinks
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Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour in Williamsburg
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NYC's Williamsburg & Brooklyn With A Local Insider: Private & Personalized 3Hrs
Get to know one of the hippest parts of New York City outside Manhattan with this walking tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Join a host that is personally matched according to your interests, and head out to explore the neighborhood’s street art, galleries, music venues, and record stores. Experience Williamsburg’s vibrant food scene with a stop to sample craft beer, street food, or a classic deli—at your own expense—and even request custom stops so you can do what's most interesting to you.
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Brooklyn Craft Beer And Pizza Tour, With A Private Guide
Indulge in two of Brooklyn’s most celebrated culinary exports—pizza and craft beer—and discover a local’s view of the borough when you book this private, flexible walking tour. Pick a tour time that suits you best, and kick things off in trendy Williamsburg. You can tour one of the city’s most celebrated breweries, visit hip beer bars and heritage brewing sites, and enjoy numerous tastes as you go. You’ll also line your stomach at a traditional pizzeria, where you can enjoy several slices.
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Tastings At Brooklyn's Famous Craft Breweries & Pizzeria's With A Local: Private
Brooklyn is famous for both its pizza and its craft-beer culture—and this private tour offers the perfect chance to taste your way through both. Meet your guide at a time and place that suits you best—as part of your booking experience, you’ll be assigned a like-minded host who will craft an itinerary based on your interests. Discover thriving breweries, venture to historical neighborhoods, visit family-run pizzerias, and more.
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Beer Tasting Bike Tour of Queens and Brooklyn
Beer, bikes, and Brooklyn make a near-perfect Saturday experience on this guided cycling tour, where you can taste some of the best craft beers in New York City. After meeting-up in Brooklyn's Vinegar Hill, you rent a bike and cruise through 20-miles (32.2-kilometers) of Brooklyn and Queens, and enjoy several stops to sip the local brews. With brewery visits, beer tasting, and lunch included, this tour is a great way to enjoy the weather and reward your palate, too.
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Underground Brooklyn Brew Tour
Visit three world-class breweries on this all-inclusive 3.5 hour craft beer experience through Brooklyn. Ranked as one of the top beer cities in the country, indulge your taste buds as we give you a backstage pass to some of NYC's hippest breweries & neighborhoods. A complimentary snack is included, as well as subway transportation to the breweries.
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Private Sunday Funday Boozy Brooklyn Tour
Take a booze cruise of Brooklyn and Williamsburg. Williamsburg’s charm is irresistible, with inspiring street art, stellar bites, cute boutiques, and a lively bar scene. Knowing the local hangouts is crucial to experience this area to the fullest, so your tour will be led by an expert. You will visit some faves like Brooklyn Brewery and designer hotspot Artists & Fleas. Your ticket also scores you beer, wine or whiskey, BBQ, ice cream, chocolate tasting and a guided hot sauce tasting by a hot sauce 'sommelier'.
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