NEWBURGH BREWING CHECKPOINT CHARLIE
FINBACK BREWERY OSCILLATION
BARRIER BREWING COMPANY
Last week we featured a delicious IPL from our friends at Barrier Brewing so it was inevitable that I feature the whole brewery as it’s one of my favorite beer makers here in the tri-state area. Opening it’s doors in 2009, Barrier has made quite a name for themselves turning out fantastic ales and lagers, landing themselves as one of the most popular breweries on Long Island. I first met Evan and the gang about 6 years ago and I can’t believe it took me this long to make my pilgrimage. Let’s head on in and check it out.
If you find yourself in New York City, make the trek out to Long Island and start your day with Barrier. They are doing some really special things here and with an expansion in the few months, they will be spreading more of their liquid around sharing it with the masses. Thanks to Evan and Shawn for having me out. Keep up the good work and I’ll see you soon.
SMACK DAB
TAP-NY 2016
It is hands down one of the best festivals around if you are local to the Hudson Valley. Hell, even if you aren’t you owe it to yourself as beer drinker to make your pilgrimage to TAP-NY. This year over 100 breweries from all over the empire state attended this years festivals. Breweries from NYC, Long Island, Western New York and even New Jersey had their chance to share their brews with the masses. Lets dive in and check out the biggest TAP yet.
As I said above this is a festival attending no matter where you are coming from. The food, the beers and the atmosphere make it a great way to ring in the spring. The dates are already set for next year so make your plans now. Thanks to Hunter Mountain for having us out on this lovely day. See you next year.
-Casse