Best breweries in New York, New York

Ranked breweries

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   Other Half Brewing Co.

   Brooklyn, New York, United States

   In 2014, Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan and Andrew Burman founded Other Half Brewing Company, a local brewery in New York City with a simple mission: to create beers that they wanted to drink from a company that they wanted to be a part of. Their vision was to build a passionate team that brewed great beers in the state of New York—done so with effort and thoughtfulness—to represent the “Other Half” of the industry. Today, Other Half craft beers in their Brooklyn brewery and are dedicated to collaborating with breweries both in New York as well as across the world in an effort to constantly move the industry forward while elevating the craft. The Other Half team believes that local breweries play an important role in their communities which is why they partner with these other likeminded brewers and brands in local nabes across the country and the world—but always return to their home state of New York and their Brooklyn taproom.

   Rating

   4.63Exceptional

   Popularity

   ●●●●●●●One of the most-rated breweries anywhere

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   Other Half Brewing Co.

   Brooklyn, New York, United States

   In 2014, Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan and Andrew Burman founded Other Half Brewing Company, a local brewery in New York City with a simple mission: to create beers that they wanted to drink from a company that they wanted to be a part of. Their vision was to build a passionate team that brewed great beers in the state of New York—done so with effort and thoughtfulness—to represent the “Other Half” of the industry. Today, Other Half craft beers in their Brooklyn brewery and are dedicated to collaborating with breweries both in New York as well as across the world in an effort to constantly move the industry forward while elevating the craft. The Other Half team believes that local breweries play an important role in their communities which is why they partner with these other likeminded brewers and brands in local nabes across the country and the world—but always return to their home state of New York and their Brooklyn taproom.

   Rating

   4.63Exceptional

   Popularity

   ●●●●●●●One of the most-rated breweries anywhere

3. 3

   Finback Brewery

   Queens, New York, United States

   Finback Brewery produce's world class beer and is ranked #15 in New York. They are most well known for "Rolling In Clouds", which is a New England IPA and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

   Rating

   4.54Exceptional

   Popularity

   ●●●●●●○Extremely widely rated

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   Threes Brewing

   Brooklyn, New York, United States

   Threes Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #20 in New York. They are most well known for "Logical Conclusion", which is an American IPA and "Vliet", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

   Rating

   4.49Exceptional

   Popularity

   ●●●●○○○Widely rated

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   Grimm Artisanal Ales

   Brooklyn, New York, United States

   Grimm Artisanal Ales is a Brooklyn-based brewery founded in 2013 by Joe and Lauren Grimm after nearly a decade of tinkering with fermentation. Grimm specializes in concise, elegant ales epitomizing the creative, experimental spirit of the American artisanal beer revolution. With each limited edition release, we seek to push the boundaries of style and flavor in order to create beers with the utmost depth and complexity. For five years, Grimm operated as a nomadic brewery. Joe and Lauren would develop each recipe in the kitchen of their Gowanus apartment and travel to existing breweries near and far to craft their commercial beers. In June 2018, they opened their permanent location in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.

   Rating

   4.46Exceptional

   Popularity

   ●●●●●●○Extremely widely rated

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   Wild East Brewing Co.

   Brooklyn, New York, United States

   Wild East Brewing Co. produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #15 in New York. They are most well known for "Patience & Fortitude", which is a Czech Pilsner and "Superlative!", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

   Rating

   4.46Exceptional

   Popularity

   ●●●○○○○Well rated

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   SingleCut Beersmiths

   Queens, New York, United States

   Cranking out music obsessed award winning Lagers and IPAs since 2012. To all demanding a steadfast meticulousness towards everything that can fit into a pint glass - Welcome. Always Drink Loud.

   Rating

   4.45Exceptional

   Popularity

   ●●●●●●○Extremely widely rated

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   Evil Twin Brewing NYC

   Queens, New York, United States

   We make exquisite craft beers for crispy beer geeks, tasty gourmands and you. We are so much in love with good taste, all the beers from Evil Twin Brewing NYC are prepared at our first brick and mortar brewery in Ridgewood, Queens, NYC. Exclusively hand picked to please you with delicate, funky, extreme and by all means rare flavors. Maybe not the easiest way, but certainly the most fun!!! A clever man once said: 'Stay thirsty... stay foolish.' That sounds like our vision, just with a tad less attitude.

   Rating

   4.45Exceptional

   Popularity

   ●●●●●○○Very widely rated

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   Eckhart Beer Co

   Brooklyn, New York, United States

   Rating

   4.40Great

   Popularity

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10. 10

    Mindful Ales

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

    Mindful Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #13 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "la Belle Fleur", which is a Saison and "flower crush", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Wild Ales.

    Rating

    4.40Great

    Popularity

    ○○○○○○○Barely rated

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    Deep Fried Beers

    Queens, New York, United States

    Deep Fried Beers is a small brewery focusing on indulgent beers made to provide over-the-top flavor profiles and pack a punch!! We operate out of our bar/pizzeria/brewery location "Night School" in Athens, NY

    Rating

    4.37Great

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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    TEST

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    TEST produce's high quality beer and is ranked #33 in New York. They are most well known for "A Finite View of the Infinite", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "The Discovery of Fire", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating

    4.36Great

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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    LIC Beer Project

    Queens, New York, United States

    LIC Beer Project is a collaborative journey of insight, experience, travel, education, and the goal to achieve a beer we have yet to discover. Here at LIC Beer Project we will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the slaves of the ordinary. Join the odyssey……

    Rating

    4.34Great

    Popularity

    ●●●●○○○Widely rated

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    Kills Boro Brewing Company

    Staten Island, New York, United States

    Kills Boro Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery rooted in Staten Island, New York. Since 2017, we’ve been crafting beers that honor the borough’s deep brewing history while pushing forward with creative expression, technical precision, and a commitment to quality. Our name pays tribute to the “kills”—the tidal waterways named by Dutch settlers—that once supported a thriving brewing scene led by German immigrants nearly two centuries ago. That legacy lives on in our lager program, which has become a defining part of our identity. Through double decoctions, extended lagering, and the use of heritage ingredients, we aim to create clean, expressive beers that bridge tradition and modern craft. In addition to lagers, our portfolio spans hazy IPAs, mixed fermentation sours, bold stouts, and seasonal experiments—each brewed with intent, curiosity, and care. In 2025, we opened our taproom and restaurant at 814 Richmond Terrace: a space designed to bring our beers to life, pairing them with an elevated food menu and a full beverage program. Set against the backdrop of Staten Island’s North Shore waterfront, our taproom is a place to gather, taste, and experience everything Kills Boro has grown to represent. Kills Boro is more than a brewery—it’s a community, a movement, and a reflection of the borough we call home. We’re proud to be part of New York City’s dynamic beer scene and even prouder to help put Staten Island on the map, one pint at a time.

    Rating

    4.32Great

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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    Brix City Brewing

    Little Ferry, New Jersey, United States

    Based out of Little Ferry N.J., Brix City Brewing is built on friendship and a passion for full flavored beers. While being known for our unique New England style IPA's, we produce a wide variety of styles: from experimental Sours, to traditional Pilsners, to Barrel-Aged Stouts and everything in between.

    Rating

    4.28Great

    Popularity

    ●●●●○○○Widely rated

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    Timber Ales

    New York, United States

    Timber Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #47 in New York. They are most well known for "Insomniac's Daydream V1 (Citra And Galaxy)", which is an American IPA and "Riot of the Crows", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.

    Rating

    4.26Great

    Popularity

    ●●●●○○○Widely rated

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    Ghost Hawk Brewing Company

    Clifton, New Jersey, United States

    Ghost Hawk is named in memory of a beloved brother and friend... his spirit lives on through red-tailed hawks and every beer we brew. We’re here for solid traditional styles and good vibes. On tap: lagers, IPAs, saisons, Belgians, stouts & more... crafted to be enjoyed more than once. Visit our Clifton, NJ tap room open 7 days a week.

    Rating

    4.25Great

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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    TALEA Beer Co.

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    TALEA Beer Co. produce's high quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "SUN UP", which is a New England IPA and "DOUBLE DATE", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating

    4.23Great

    Popularity

    ●●●○○○○Well rated

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    Interboro Spirits & Ales

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Interboro Spirits and Ales is Brooklyn's only craft brewery and distillery. Our goal is to engage, inspire, and bring people together with our distinctive, flavor-forward beers and spirits! From session beers to barrel-strength whiskeys, we'll show what can be done with three basic ingredients: grain, yeast and water.

    Rating

    4.23Great

    Popularity

    ●●●●○○○Widely rated

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    Farm.One Brewery

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Farm.One is New York’s most innovative urban vertical farm and brewery mashup. We are an indoor hydroponic farm and NYS farm brewery in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. We sustainably grow fresh salad greens, microgreens, herbs and edible flowers for local chefs, restaurants and retail consumers and we have an onsite brewery, taproom and cocktail bar called The Brew Lab. The showstopper of The Brew Lab is the backdrop of the working urban farm. Not only does this create a gorgeous, awe-inspiring and lively space to socialize, but it also allows us to offer creative twists for everyday classics, including salads, cocktails and craft beer. Farm.One is an incredible fusion of vertical farm, brewery and lively event space.

    Rating

    4.21Great

    Popularity

    ○○○○○○○Barely rated

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    18th Ward Brewing

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    18th Ward Brewing produce's high quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Future Memory", which is a Session IPA and "Neon Dragonfly", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating

    4.20Great

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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    KCBC - Kings County Brewers Collective

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Quality + Variety + Community /// KCBC is a production brewery & taproom located at 381 Troutman St, just off the Jefferson stop on the L subway line in Bushwick (Brooklyn, NY). Open: Mon - Thurs 4 - 11, Fri 2 - 12 Sat: 12 - 12, Sun: 1 - 10

    Rating

    4.20Great

    Popularity

    ●●●●●○○Very widely rated

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    Schenker Beer Company

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Schenker Beer Company produce's high quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Emerald Gardens", which is an American IPA and "Hidden Grove", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating

    4.19Great

    Popularity

    ●○○○○○○Lightly rated

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    Fifth Hammer Brewing Co.

    Queens, New York, United States

    Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "Troublesome Jellyfish", which is a New England IPA and "Strudel Goblin", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating

    4.18Great

    Popularity

    ●●●○○○○Well rated

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    Varitage Brew Works

    Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States

    Varitage Brew Works produce's high quality beer and is ranked #28 in New Jersey. They are most well known for "Locks And Planes", which is an American IPA and "Varitage Premium Pale Lager", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating

    4.18Great

    Popularity

    ○○○○○○○Barely rated

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    Evil Twin Brewing

    Queens, New York, United States

    NOTE: Evil Twin has now relocated to the USA with its head office based in Brooklyn, New York. We Have All good intentions to disturb, disorder and enlighten you with unforgettable beer after beer. Because We are so much in love with good taste, all the beers from Evil Twin are prepared in 10 of the best breweries around the world. Exclusively hand picked to please you with delicate, funky, extreme and by all means rare flavors. Maybe not the easiest way, but certainly the most fun!!! One More Thing A clever man once said: 'Stay thirsty... stay foolish.' That sounds like our vision, just with a tad less attitude.

    Rating

    4.15Great

    Popularity

    ●●●●●●●One of the most-rated breweries anywhere

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    Alewife Brewing

    Queens, New York, United States

    Alewife Brewing is a brewery and taproom in Sunnyside, Queens, New York. Serving a wide range of craft beer styles including barrel aged beers, sour/wild ales, Lagers & Ales. The taproom over looks the brewery in in a beerhall setting with pinball, arcade games, live sports and rotating food trucks.

    Rating

    4.13Great

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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    Bolero Snort Brewery

    Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States

    Our team strives to create hand-crafted ales and lagers that are influenced by both traditional and emerging styles with our own bold spin. No BS...Just Ragin' Good Beer!

    Rating

    3.95Fine

    Popularity

    ●●●●●○○Very widely rated

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    Transmitter Brewing

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Transmitter Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "S4 Classic Saison Ale", which is a Saison and "W4 Dry Hopped Gose", which is a Traditional Gose. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Sours.

    Rating

    3.95Fine

    Popularity

    ●●●○○○○Well rated

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    Back Home Beer

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Back Home Beer produce's high quality beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Persian Lager", which is an American Lager and "Sumac Gose", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Pale Lagers.

    Rating

    3.93Fine

    Popularity

    ○○○○○○○Barely rated

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    Endless Life Brewing

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Endless Life Brewing produce's high quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Construed To Waste Your Time", which is a Kölsch and "Pardon My Tangents", which is a Bock. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.

    Rating

    3.92Fine

    Popularity

    ○○○○○○○Barely rated

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    Focal Point Beer Co

    Queens, New York, United States

    ICONYC Brewing produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "CHRONYC", which is a New England IPA and "Hib Hop", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.

    Rating

    3.91Fine

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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    Sixpoint Brewery

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Sixpoint Brewery produce's fine quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Resin", which is an Imperial IPA and "Bengali", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating

    3.90Fine

    Popularity

    ●●●●●●○Extremely widely rated

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    Big aLICe Brewing Co.

    Queens, New York, United States

    Big aLICe Brewing Co. is an award-winning licensed Farm Brewery located in Queens, New York City (with a second location in Brooklyn, New York City). We love our boroughs and believe that beer supports and builds community. Come visit and explore the awesome potential of craft beer with us! Our Queens Brewery & Taproom and Brooklyn Barrel Room are both open 7 days a week.

    Rating

    3.89Fine

    Popularity

    ●●●○○○○Well rated

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    Newark Local Beer

    Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Newark Local Beer produce's good quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Foghorn", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Train Wreck", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating

    3.88Fine

    Popularity

    ○○○○○○○Barely rated

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    Five Boroughs Brewing Co.

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Five Boroughs Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Tiny Juicy IPA", which is a Session IPA and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating

    3.88Fine

    Popularity

    ●●●○○○○Well rated

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    NS Beer

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Non Sequitur Beer Project is just a lil bit weird. We brew thoughtful hoppy beer, utilizing experimental and new hop varietals. As well, each beer is tied to a unique charity because we give a heck and so should you. Come visit us!

    Rating

    3.87Fine

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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    Another Moon

    New York, United States

    Another Moon produce's high quality beer and is ranked #47 in New York. They are most well known for "Earthly Pleasures", which is a Saison and "Loving Ember", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons.

    Rating

    3.86Fine

    Popularity

    ○○○○○○○Barely rated

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    Saltfields Brewing

    New York, United States

    Rating

    3.86Fine

    Popularity

    ○○○○○○○Barely rated

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    902 Brewing

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

    902 Brewing produce's decent quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Heaven, Hell, Or Hoboken", which is an American IPA and "Pale Ale True Hoboken", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating

    3.83Fine

    Popularity

    ●●○○○○○Modestly rated

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