Breweries of Bushwick: Old and New
Description
Discover the vibrant brewing culture of Bushwick on a comprehensive tour that delves into its rich history and modern landscape. The journey begins with a walking exploration of Bushwick's historical breweries, churches, and social clubs shedding light on the German immigration influence on New York's drinking culture. The walks concludes by visiting 2 to 3 contemporary breweries where you can enjoy a selection of beers. Along the way, learn about local history, admire notable street art, and make connections between Brooklyn's past and it's present scene. This expert-led tour is perfect for beer enthusiasts and history buffs alike, providing an informative and engaging experience. - Explore the historical breweries of Bushwick along with other German immigrant landmarks - Visit 2 to 3 contemporary breweries for tasting opportunities - Learn about the impact of German immigration on New York's history and night life - Enjoy insights into Bushwick's history art along the way
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Itinerary
Both the walk and the short brewery crawl at the end all take place within Bushwick, Brooklyn where you will see the sites of the former breweries, mansions, churches, and community halls of old German Brooklyn. Afterwards we will visit 2-3 breweries of modern day Bushwick.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
My friend and I joined the Breweries of Bushwick tour over the summer and had a wonderful time learning about the neighborhood's history and sampling beer at newer breweries. James did a fabulous job connecting the neighbhorhood's history through the present day. As a previous resident of the neigbhorhood I learned more in the 2 1/2 hour tour than my almost 2 years living in Bushwick! James did a wonderful job answering our questions. Bushwick is a large neighorhood and I felt we covered a nice amount of ground while keeping the amount of walking accesible for those of varying fitness levels. If you enjoying learing about New York City history while sampling drinks, I highly recommend this experience!
Celebrated my birthday with a brewery tour, and had the best time! James is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and personable, and the whole thing was organized really well, from the communication beforehand all the way through. We learned some fascinating neighborhood history and facts about beer production and distribution over the years, and got to visit 3 really good breweries. The highlight was our final stop at Eckhart Beer Co., really good brews and food. Thanks James, we are already making plans to go back to the spots we visited on the tour!
