Homebrew Tours: Since September 2009, I’ve led tours of some of New York City’s finest homebrewers. The reason is simple: Despite New York’s gnat-size apartments, NYC homebrewers refuse to let space limitations detract them from their mission—crafting some of the city’s tastiest beer. By and large you’ll never get to taste of these delectable DIY suds. But here’s your chance: On this intimate homebrew tour, you and 25 strangers—soon to become drinking buddies and friends—will venture inside the homes of three of the city’s finest amateur brewers. Part voyeuristic excursion, part bar crawl, part educational class, the brewers will display their set-ups, discuss their craft and, most importantly, open up their stash of superlative beer. Try them now before these amateurs become tomorrow’s professionals. To get on my mailing list, or host a homebrew tour stop, please email me at: josh.bernstein[at]gmail.com.
Next tour: Saturday, March 10, 1pm–5 p.m.
Tickets: Sorry, we’re sold out.
This tour will take us from Alphabet City, where we’ll meet Zack Kinney, to the Midtown East home of Get Real NY cofounder Patrick Donagher. Lastly, we’ll hit the Upper East Side’s SingleCut Beer—Rich Buceta’s last time on the homebrew tour before going pro! Three stops in all with 10-plus beers to sample.
Press
WNYC: “Beer Lovers Drink Homemade Brews in Brooklyn Living Rooms”
The New York Observer: “Something’s Brewing With New York Locavores”
The Village Voice: “Beer Here! A Report From the Brooklyn Homebrewers Tour”
Grub Street: “Apartment-to-Table: A Rooftop Honey Tasting and a Homebrew Tour”
MetroFocus: “Brooklyn’s Brewed Awakening”
