Originally Posted by dejeanneret

I'm rather new to these boards, so apologies if someone has brought it up before (it didn't appear so after a quick search), but Brooklyn Brewery has been a local treat for several years and I understand is starting to gain wider distribution.

http://brooklynbrewery.com/

Some notables if you're inclined to try are:

-Brooklyn Lager (really their flagship product, but not the best in my opinion)
-Brooklyn Pennant Ale (has a somewhat smaller but fanatical following 'round here); and
-The IPA (right in my sweet spot as a pale ale devotee)

I understand that they now do most of their brewing upstate due to NYC real estate costs -- but it's a closely held business so hopefully they keep the quality where it should be as distribution grows.

Cheers.