I suppose it’s fair to say that we’re a bit biased when it comes to this brewery: Yonkers is, in fact, the place that both owners of this blog call home. While we were both born in the Bronx, we have lived our entire lives in Yonkers, so we owe a lot to this city. Sure, Yonkers may not always have the best reputation, but that doesn’t mean the community should be overlooked or its vibrancy disregarded.
Yonkers beers have been easy to find not only in the city they’re named after, but in many surrounding areas in Westchester and NYC for well over the past two years. Despite their presence in local bars, movie theaters, grocery stores and other entertainment venues, the actual brewery was not yet built–but that all changes today. After a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign and months of hard work and devotion, the Yonkers Brewing Co. brewery is now officially open to the public, located near the downtown waterfront in the historic trolley barn space at 92 Main Street. The brewery is currently featuring eight drafts including the flagship lager, Pear Wit and Honey Blonde (a personal favorite). along with two newer brews: Smoked Marzen (another personal favorite) and Dortmunder Gold.
The opening of the Yonkers Brewery not only marks another significant contribution to the growing world of local craft beer, but also to the dynamic landscape of Yonkers–representing a beautiful marriage of historic Yonkers and the contemporary culture and community.
Cheers, Yonkers Brewing Co. We’re happy to have you!
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