On this episode, Tap That visits Chelsea Brewing Company, Manhattan’s only brewery and producer of some of the city’s best and most popular beer. We’ll talk to some of Chelsea’s staff and a few satisfied customers about what makes their brewpub such a great place to enjoy fantastic beer.
Chelsea Brewing Company is Manhattan’s only brewer, and they’ve been producing great beer since 1995. Today, Chelsea’s beer can be found throughout the region, but we find that the best way to enjoy their beer is by visiting the brewpub. The pub’s …

Kevin Swan finds a seemingly magical beer oasis in the middle of alphabet city.

The streets of New York City’s Murray Hill neighborhood are lined with cookie-cutter bars, filled with huge plasma TVs and an over abundance of tight graphic t-shirts… For this reason, I never drink in my own neighborhood – until now!
Last night I found a great new spot, Cask Bar + Kitchen. The atmosphere is great for post-work drinks, dimly lit, but doesn’t leave you searching for a cell phone back light to read the menu.
They’ve got 12 different quality draught beers! Everything from my local favorite Bluepoint Toasted Lager …

This week, Tap That visits the Gutter, a Brooklyn bar offering the classic combination of beer and bowling.

The Gutter opened in 2007 and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite for great beer and bowling. The bar’s rustic feel and authentic beer signage pay homage to the storied history of both bowling and Brooklyn.
The Gutter’s beer selection is vast and ever-changing, so be sure to check back frequently to try out some newer or seasonal brews. The Gutter has beers from all over, but the bar likes to focus on local and regional beer, and it regularly features these on tap and in bottle.
While the Gutter is …

In this episode, Tap That visits Spuyten Duyvil – the legendary Williamsburg beer bar. We speak to Joe, the owner, to find what’s made his bar the place to go to for some of the best craft beer the world of beer has to offer. After talking a little about what makes his bar among the best in New York, Joe picks out four beautiful beers for us to sample and explains why he chose to include them on Spuyten Duyvil’s diverse menu.
Producer’s Note: Kevin drank a little too much …

Since opening in late 2003, Spuyten Duyvil has quickly become the destination for quality, often hard-to-find beers. Spuyten Duyvil specializes in Belgian beers, but the bar offers well over 100 varieties from all over the world both on tap and in bottles. While the massive selection may seem intimidating, you’ll find the bartenders are both extremely knowledgeable and willing to help you discover some fantastic beer. We recommend stopping by often, as the bar’s selection changes frequently, and some especially good finds will be gone before you know …

Founded in 2007, The Diamond has quickly become one of Greenpoint’s best spots for great beer in a bright and friendly atmosphere. Inspired by the owner’s love of David Lee Roth and Van Halen, the Diamond’s interior literally sparkles, while the cassette tapes on the bathroom wall hint at the bar’s rock origins. This bar has great atmosphere. Even when the Diamond is crowded, it never really feels overwhelming. The music is a nice mix of new alternative with a healthy dose of David Lee Roth era Van Halen.
The …