NYC Shops, Events, Interesting Finds, and General Visiting FAQ (2020)

What other well known / well renowned places have permanently closed so far? I heard about the Well and read about Alewife.

 

I was talking to friends about this and wonder why they sold out all their cans and draft beer and never tried to do some type of long term to-go type business. Also with the huge back outdoor space they could have then shifted to that more recently. Wonder if its just the massive rent for their huge space really weighing on them without a constant normal flow of business. Either way, very sad and I will really miss going here

 

What is the current status of breweries/taprooms/etc. in NYC (due to COVID-19)?

My wife and I will be moving to Brooklyn in about a month to be closer to family and work.

In my area everything is wide open due to nearly zero cases in my county/region since the start of the pandemic. I assume it will be much different in NY.


Edit:
Found his thread!
https://www.beeradvocate.com/commun...-craft-beer-and-breweries-in-brooklyn.644752/

 

Does anyone know why WF on 3rd and 3rd in Gowanus no longer offers beer delivery via Amazon Prime? I talked to the customer service of both WF and Amazon, and finally got the most bizarre response which makes zero sense: I would like to inform that due to import restrictions, Alcoholic items are temporarily not available at some location due to it.

 

Would like to understand this, too. Ordered groceries and beer last weekend without issue. Re-upped groceries yesterday and no beer to be had. Thought maybe they just didn’t want to deal with it over the holiday weekend. Oddly, all fresh fish was off the table, too. Don’t have a clue why import restrictions would affect domestic beer (or fish); that can’t be the real reason.

 

I wonder if it has anything to do with this: https://www.usatoday.com/story/mone...line-groceries-orders-coronavirus/5677610002/

 

To answer my own question, the online-only WF is in Sunset Park, and Gowanus one is no longer offered as an option for pickup either according to the prime now website, so I'm convinced that's the reason for not offering certain products for delivery. Between this and the fact that TapRm raised their prices 20-40%, it's time to give up online beer shopping sans Threes and OH.

 

Alewife’s bar is closed but Patrick is building a production brewery and taproom in Sunnyside that is supposed to open this fall.

 

NYC has been getting a bunch of of Drie Fonteinen stuff if lambic is your thing. Classic Gueuze, Kriek, Armand and Gaston, and Hommage. There's so much of these, it makes me wonder if there's some Framboos lurking around...

Hommage has been one of my bucket list beers for a while and I'm glad to finally to try it.

 

Also shout out to Bierwax for having it and for the outstanding pbj sandwich that was included!

Related, that area might be the most dense with great beer bars between Hops Hill, Beer Karma South, Bierwax, Goldstar and Covenhoven all in a close area. Plus Bitters and Esters is there if you're into homebrewing; they've always got a good sample on!

 

Just heard a notice that restaurants in NYC can start with indoor seating at 25% on 9/30.

 

For sale in the Threes store, one bottle of Hommage is enough to trigger free delivery.

 

Hopefully this is true. These businesses can’t hold on much longer the way things are now.

 

homeage going $50-$55 in NJ

 

Seems like the norm. Here (VT) I currently see bottles of Hommage 2018 for $49 and 2018 with Organic Raspberries for $51.
2017 Golden Blend is $48 and A&G is $29.

 

Looks like Sarene is bringing Hubbard’s Cave to the NY metro area. That’s pretty exciting imo.

 

Agreed - don't think I've had anything under the Hubbard's Cave label but the handful of cans/bottles I've had from Une Annee were great

 

I love it and I don't. I feel there's way more beer in New York that is not actually being consumed. Now more then ever its important to support your local breweries. How can we do this if we keep getting beer from other cities?

 

@Prager62 gifted me a bomber of Fresh like 4 years ago and it was delicious. I see some people posting it in WBAYDN and it looks as good as ever. I’ll pick it up if I see it.

Out of all the beer I have in my house, 90% of it is probably considered “local” so I don’t think buying a 4-pack or 2 from an “outside” brewery is gonna put anyone out of business.