10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Edison

"The Brooklyn Brewery is Brooklyn's premiere craft microbrewery and one of the most renowned microbreweries in the United States, originally founded in 1988 by Steve Hindy and Tom Potter. Today, the brewery is known for its flagship pre-Prohibition-style Brooklyn Lager, along with favorites such as its hop-forward Brooklyn East IPA, unique Sorachi Ace Saison, and Shackmeister Ale, exclusively available at Shake Shack restaurants throughout the United States. Brewery tours and tastings are offered each Saturday on the hour between 1:00pm and 5:00pm, elaborating on the brewery's operations at their Williamsburg facility."

"Take the L to Williamsburg and hop off at Bedford Ave and you’ll be just a couple blocks from Brooklyn Brewery. The craft brewer hosts a small batch tour that’s a must at just $18 for two hours of drinking and learning (the kind you'll actually enjoy). Book ahead—or prepare yourself for around-the-block lines if you wait—and you’ll get four very generous tastings (plus a glass that's yours to keep) of just-tapped varieties like their flagship Brooklyn Lager and farmhouse Sorachi Ace Saison, as well as seasonal pours like Brooklyn Summer Ale."

"WilliamsburgThe Brooklyn Lager is pretty iconic at this point. It’s probably the most recognized beer coming out of New York City right now, so if you’ve had any New York beer, chances are you’ve sipped this. But Brooklyn Brewery’s Williamsburg brewhouse has so much more to offer like a snappy classic pilsner, a non-alcoholic Special Effects, and their brewer’s perfect take on summer hard seltzer, Brooklyn Spritz.How to order:Pre-order or stop by the brewery"

"The home of these longtime gypsy brewers is probably the most aesthetically pleasing brewery I have ever set foot in. If you're looking to go on a beer date, this is the spot. The space might come off a bit Williamsburg-pretentious at first to a brewery traditionalist, but the beer speaks for itself."

"Grimm Artisanal Ales has built a solid fan base of beer lovers. After years of operating as a nomadic pop-up brewery, it recently established its first official location in East Williamsburg in 2018. It’s the perfect spot to visit after you’re done walking the Brooklyn Bridge!"

"Luna Park might be gradually shutting its doors for the season, but Coney Island still beckons with gorgeous Coney Island Brewery right along the MCU Park. Once America’s smallest brewery, their products reflect the vivacity and dreamy, time-stopping elements of Coney Island through craft flavors like Mermaid IPA and Kettle Corn Cream Ale. From September 17-22, stop by and celebrate Freak Week with fall ales and nightly festivities."

"Coney Island Brewery is far from being the famous amusement park, but it has flavors that will undoubtedly take your taste buds for a wild ride. It’s located on the boardwalk, so grab a beer after riding the rides or before you go to the beach. The fun theme park décor is fitting to create a welcoming setting to enjoy a few beers."

"Because when they started off not-so-way-back in 2007 they were actually the world’s smallest brewery and tucked away in Coney Island’s Freakatorium. A crazy start, right?. But, then in 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit and basically destroyed the entire brewery."

"LIC Beer Project is so hip, they converted a warehouse space into a rustic and industrial style brewery and taproom. The specialty at LIC is Belgian-style and mixed-fermentation brews which you can sample on tap. Address: 39-28 23rd Street, Long Island City"

"Located amid taxi parking lots and tire repair shops (which I’ve never seen open), LIC Beer Project wins the Is This the Right Place?"

"Canning IPAs: MonthlyWhere to find them: Brewery, select retail locations. You wouldn’t expect a brewery with the lofty aspiration uniting New York City’s huge and diverse population to be located on an industrial street lined with auto repair shops in southern Brooklyn, where large crowds of customers in the area are typically found on the checkout lines at Costco, but take a trip to Five Boroughs’ colossal taproom in Sunset Park and you’ll get the sense that Kevin O’Donnell and Blake Tomnitz, who opened the business in late 2017, might be onto something. On my most recent visit, the space was percolating with a lively mix of longtime neighborhood locals, beer fiends, young families (with dogs!), and blue-collar workers enjoying the range of solid, approachable beers of brewer Nick Griffin, from the snappy Pilsner to the tart Gose and session-strength Tiny Juicy IPA. While the names of core offerings are perhaps too plain for today’s beer world, it’s the monikers and labels of limited murky IPAs, typically dropped once a month and around long enough to land with ease, that pay explicit homage to the metropolis, including Across the Narrows, Live From New York, and Insufficient Fare (don’t be tempted to “hop” that turnstile)!"

"Five Boroughs Brewing Co. is the place to sip beers, play board games, and enjoy time with friends. This Sunset Park brewery has a small but tasty selection of beers, including local favorites like the Tiny Juicy IPA, a Czech-style pilsner, and seasonal saisons. The taproom is spacious and has garage-style windows so you can enjoy the weather with refreshing brews."

"Get a taste of true New York flavor at the Five Boroughs Brewing Co. All of its flavors are brewed in-house and inspired by each NYC borough. You’ll find Five Boroughs Brewing Co nestled in Sunset Park."

"Bridge And Tunnel is a much smaller operation than most breweries we’ve been to. And that’s partly why we like this Ridgewood spot that’s two blocks from the Halsey L stop. The string-lit taproom looks like a garage that might host band practice."

"Technically not in Brooklyn, but so close we are including it is Jacob Riis Park and Beach. Located on Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Jacob Riis Park is a beautiful beach parks. It was opened in 1912 and called Seaside Beach, but was renamed after the famous Denmark journalist who migrated to Brooklyn, Jacob Riis who advocated for the creation of this very park."

"Just steps from the subway, this stretch of golden sand is the showpiece of Brooklyn's ocean-side playground. Families set up beach blankets…"

"Bridge And Tunnel is a much smaller operation than most breweries we’ve been to. And that’s partly why we like this Ridgewood spot that’s two blocks from the Halsey L stop. The string-lit taproom looks like a garage that might host band practice."

"A restaurant manager, an advertising executive, and a molecular biologist walk into a bar. It sounds like the punchline to a joke, but it’s the founding story behind this Bushwick brewery and taproom, which comes from three home brewers. Kings County Brewers Collective — abbreviated on its cans as KCBC — is serving several of its own standout beers on draft, plus a couple of pours from local breweries."

"Kings County Brewers Collective was established by 3 experienced brewers and focuses on bringing the community together with a variety of high-quality beer. Many of their beers boast fun, themed names and comic book-inspired can art. Try interesting varieties like the Superhero Sidekicks IPA, The Fellowship Of The Bling barleywine, or the Marble of Doom sour."

"Kings County Brewers Collective (KCBC) is reviving the beer culture that once dominated the Bushwick neighborhood. It’s the first brewery to establish itself in what was once known as “Brewers Row” and curates an incredible craft beer community. KCBC is a beer-lovers paradise with over 150 different flavors available, including its own brews."

"Singlecut was Queens’ first microbrewery and was actually the first to open after Prohibition. Their draft list is extensive and they also have a selection of house canned beers. The 19-33 Pilsner (named after the address of the brewery) is a nice beer to start off with although they have stouts and lagers with a heavier percentage of alcohol for the true beer enthusiasts."

"SingleCut is a brewery and taproom all in one, where customers can sip on beer slushes and hazy double IPAs while listening to live records on an outdoor patio. There’s protection from the rain for drinking in any weather, but if you can’t make it there in-person, many of the brewery’s cans are also available for citywide takeout and delivery. View this post on Instagram"

"Head to the Bohemian Beer Garden to relax or one of the many microbreweries popping up all around NYC (Singlecut Beersmiths / Rockaway Brewing company).D) For shopping, catch the LIC flea market on the weekend. Don’t miss the gorgeous retro-chic Sweetleaf coffee shop if you’re in the area, which turns into a bar a night."