New York's Brooklyn district is known for many things: every visitor to the Big Apple walks across the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge at least once, but also Coney Island with its old-time amusement parks and the always well-populated promenade, the triumphal arch in honor of sailors and soldiers and the Botanical Gardens are Brooklyn landmarks. There was a time when the district was also known for its beer and that's exactly what the Brooklyn Brewery wants to build on.
In the late 19th century, Brooklyn was a melting pot of international trade. In addition to thriving industry, there were shipyards and farms, and people from all over the world flocked to live their share of the American Dream. To the delight of all beer lovers, there were also numerous brewers from Germany and Austria among the soldiers of fortune: Brooklyn's beer scene grew rapidly and was soon known throughout America for its outstanding beer. There was even a point in time when Brooklyn beer supplied a whopping ten percent of the states' total beer needs. After this high point in Brooklyn's turbulent history, brewery density declined again and only a few breweries remained. With the rise of the craft beer movement, however, more and more people populated the breweries who wanted to build on the former heyday of traditional brewing locations and revitalize many of these places. Steve Hindy and Tom Potter were among these ambitious people, and their mission was clear: they wanted to breathe new life into Brooklyn's once-vibrant beer scene.
The company really took off in 1996 when master brewer Garrett Oliver joined the team and, with his help, Brooklyn Brewery set up its brewery in Williamsburg. The brewing could begin and the Brooklyn Brewery got off to a rocket start. The first beers were shipped worldwide and Garrett attracted the attention of renowned judges with his outstanding creations. In 2014, Garrett achieved a small sensation when the ambitious brewer became the first in his profession to win the James Beard Award in the “Outstanding Spirits, Wine or Beer Professional” category. Its success attracts more brewing legends to the house and the brewery puts together a range of beers that are characterized by excellent quality and unique taste. The Brooklyn Lager becomes the brewery's flagship and is honored with a gold medal at the World Beer Cup.
With great success and even greater enthusiasm, Brooklyn Brewery works every day to restore the former glory of Brooklyn's beer scene. In doing so, they spread the word about Brooklyn craft beer around the world and enrich the market with their flavorful creations - a true American dream!
Brooklyn Brewery
79 North 11th Street
New York, USA 11211
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika 
