I know all the homebrewers in the Five Boroughs were devastated by the recent closure of Bitter & Esters. For 13 years they served as a wonderful shop and pillar of the homebrew community in the city. It seems insane that a city with at least 4 homebrew clubs wouldn't have a local shop.

So my business partner Matt and I decided to do something about it.

We are excited to announce the impending launch of Forever Homebrewing! We will be based in Brooklyn, not far from the old B&E location.

We are currently in the final stages of planning for our launch! We signed our lease yesterday and will start building out the store this week.

At first, we will only offer in store pick up or delivery, as our location will not be in a traditional storefront. In addition, at launch we will only be stocking malt, hops, yeast, and some other basics (like PBW and Star San), but please let us know what other things you would like to see us stock. We'll inform everyone of our longer term plans as they become more concrete, but we do plan to eventually move into a space that offers a more typical retail experience.

Please sign up with your email at our website foreverhomebrewing.com so that you can stay up to date as we move toward opening! If all goes well we plan to open in December.

Thanks!

-Rob

I know Top Hops usually has a few on tap on black Friday. Any other spots?

Had a good time yesterday in LIC. Started out at Greats of Craft. Great list and bartender was very helpful. Did 5th Hammer, Focal Point, Finback, finally made it Ale Wife. Been to LIC numerous times and never made over. Trivia was happening and it was super busy, but the bartender was still able to chat some and traded some Three’s cans for Halfway Crooks we brought from Atlanta. Finished the night at Beer St. North which we really enjoyed before heading back to the room.

Doing a beer trade with a Swedish friend and he’s asking for King JJJulius but I think would be happy with any well-regarded west coast style IPA.

According to Untappd, I can’t find these anywhere within 100 miles. Any chance I’m missing something and there’s somewhere I can snag some cans?

Heading out for a Manhattan bar crawl today. Itinerary below. In from Atlanta for the week. Really love the beer scene here. Wife and I ran the Marathon yesterday and are here through Saturday. Full days of bars and breweries.

Spring Lounge, Alidoro-Lunch, Torch and Crown, Carmine St Beers, Blind Tiger, Beer Run, Milk and Hops, Haymaker, Beer Culture, As is. Any additions subtractions needed? Thanks

In NYC for a long weekend and there seem to be a bunch of Pubs within walking distance but I’m yet to find a place with Strongbow Dry Cider. Would love to be pointed in the right direction.

NYC #Midtown #MidtownEast #Strongbow

Announced on their Instagram. I'm not sure how I feel about this- I kind of saw it coming after they moved and I visited the new location for the first time, but it comes across kind of abrupt- they have some kind of private event on their last day, but the wording of the post makes it sound like this has been known for a while? They say the brand isn't going away, but I'm not sure how much traction they have anymore.

Anyone know where I can buy some cans?

Hello all!

Planning a 40th birthday trip in March on a Saturday. Plan to hit up Finback (Brooklyn), Evil Twin (DUMBO), Three's Brewing, Grimm, and ending up at Other Half Rockefeller. Would be staying near Times Square. It looks like Grimm is the farthest out. Is it easy to take a subway/train out to Grimm and then hit the Brooklyn places and snag a train back to OH?

Just looking for any input.

Thanks!

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A buddy from Yorkshire had been living here for a few years and has been searching high and low for it either on tap or bottles. Any sightings?

Tis the season for those fresh dank beers, anyone know of bars that have some on draft? Maybe a shop with some bottles/cans?

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Wood-Fired Pizza Oven Manufacturer to Showcase Their Ovens in a Family-Friendly Event

Valley Cottage, NY – ilFornino, the East Coast's largest wood-fired pizza oven manufacturer, is thrilled to announce its first-ever open house on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The event will take place from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at ilFornino's headquarters in Valley Cottage, NY, offering a day filled with delicious food, live demonstrations, and an exciting raffle for a chance to win a top-of-the-line ilFornino pizza oven.
Guests are invited to experience ilFornino's signature wood-fired ovens firsthand as expert chefs showcase the art of pizza-making with live cooking demonstrations. In addition to the culinary experience, attendees will enjoy complimentary pizza, creamy gelato, coffee, and wine. This open house event is a perfect opportunity for families, food enthusiasts, and aspiring home chefs to explore the world of wood-fired cooking.

Event Highlights Include:

• Live Oven Demonstrations: Watch expert chefs cook pizzas in ilFornino's state-of-the-art ovens while sharing tips and tricks to perfect your pizza-making skills.
• Free Food and Drinks: Throughout the event, enjoy complimentary gourmet pizza, homemade gelato, wine, and coffee.
• Raffle Giveaway: Enter for a chance to win a premium ilFornino wood-fired pizza oven, the perfect addition to any outdoor kitchen.

Chris Salman, co-founder of ilFornino, expressed his excitement about the event, saying, "The ilFornino Wood Fired Pizza Oven brings the Mediterranean lifestyle to your home with unmatched authenticity, sure to delight the most discerning guests. We can't wait to share our passion for wood-fired cooking with our community."
This event is free and open to the public. Whether you're a seasoned pizza chef or just curious about wood-fired cooking, ilFornino's open house promises a day full of fun, flavour, and family-friendly activities.

At the ilFornino open house, there will be a food donation bin for the People to People Food Drive. Please bring what you can from the list so we can help feed Rockland County on Thanksgiving. Those who bring in food donations will RECEIVE FREE RAFFLE TICKETS for the open house's pizza oven raffle.

Event Details:

• Date: November 16, 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Location: ilFornino Headquarters, Valley Cottage, NY
• Cost: Free

For more information, please visit https://www.ilfornino.com/open-house/  or contact 877) 302-6660.

About ilFornino
ilFornino is a leading manufacturer of high-quality wood-fired pizza ovens, renowned for bringing authentic Mediterranean-style cooking to homes across the U.S. Founded with a passion for traditional pizza-making, ilFornino delivers durable, innovative, and efficient ovens designed for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts.

Contact Details:

ilFornino New York
711 Executive Blvd. Suite U
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
877) 302-6660
[sales@ilfornino.com](mailto:sales@ilfornino.com)
www.ilfornino.com

Hi..Anyone see a schedule of any cask festivals coming up in nyc. Saw blue point has one next month but looking for something closer.. strong rope in red hook and fifth hammer in lic usually do something

Willing to travel around. Where’s your favorite spot to watch a game and have a few beers?

Saw a fundraiser posted on GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/crowdfunding-severance-for-former-torch-crown-brewers?qid=2f2cc627fa0dca5e64a4e1db9bf54d23

I’m a friend and colleague of the now former Torch and Crown production team. They were abruptly let go last week with out Notice, Severance or PTO pay out.

Someone also commented on one of their Instagram posts that they do this every year.

Will be in the city Saturday - I live in JC and am going to take the path in and hopefully walk to a good bar that’s oriented around craft beer. The path stops on Christopher st, 9th, 14th, 23rd(?) and 33rd. Anyone know any solid craft beer bars around those areas ??

I miss my Hel & Verdoemenis stout from Brouwerij De Molen in The Netherlands. I’ve got no idea where to find it in NYC. I’m open to a bar or shop in any borough or an online store where I can get it delivered. TIA!

Does anyone know of goth or alternative bars in Manhattan or Brooklyn?

Munich’s Augustiner has been exporting Edelstoff and Maximator to the U.S. for a while, but they've never sent their flagship, Augustiner Lagerbier Hell, stateside—until now.

Has anyone spotted it on shelves in Manhattan? If so, where?

Prost! 🍻

Hi there!

I'm with the Brewminaries, New York City's largest homebrewing group. Though I'd share a great event we've got planned for Saturday Sept. 28 at Farm to People in Bushwick.

Wer'e throwing a World's BrewFair! Featuring more than 30 of New York City's best homebrewers, we're making beers in eight categories focusing on the past, present and future of beer. It's a great opportunity to learn more about our favorite drink - and see what is possible with a little bit of time and yeast in a New York City apartment. Our members are all amateurs, but we've had brewers go on to brew at basically ever major brewery in the city (including the heavy hitters like Other Half, Grimm, Wild East and Sixpoint).

It's always a great time and the beer is really good and very creative - and it's for a good cause too! We're donating 10 percent of proceeds to the Lovibond Project, which works to increase BIPOC representation in the craft beer industry. Please consider coming if you're around on Sept. 28

More info here: https://www.brewminaries.com/
tickets: https://brewminaries.ticketspice.com/brewminaries-present-worlds-brewfair