The Most Micro of Brews

Jan 11

Written By Joshua M. Bernstein

Photo: Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine

Whee! Small feature in New York Magazine this week about homebrewing in Brooklyn. Who would've thought, right? Anyway, if yer curious, read it up!

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