The Rockaway Brewing Company started out as merely a hobby. After a few years of summer brewing in their own backyards out in Far Rockaway, the brewers realized that their brewing ‘hobby’ had grown way beyond the capacity of their bungalows with a collection of brewing gear and years under their belt of perfecting their favorite, traditional beers. To try their hands at a legitimate brewing company, they tested the waters by serving a rotation of brews at the beach-side concession stands of Rockaway Beach. They quickly saw the demand for a great NYC craft brew.
Brooklyn alone was once home to 48 breweries, but after prohibition most of the city’s breweries shut down and the trade completely faded out in the 1970s. Rockaway Brewery found a great niche for a nano brewery that catered to the local community with traditional beers made with simple recipes. Their nano-brewery can be found in the increasingly cool neighborhood of Long Island City.
Brooklyn alone was once home to 48 breweries, but after prohibition most of the city’s breweries shut down and the trade completely faded out in the 1970s. Rockaway Brewery found a great niche for a nano brewery that catered to the local community with traditional beers made with simple recipes. Their nano-brewery can be found in the increasingly cool neighborhood of Long Island City.
All of the un-pasturized and un-filtered beers are made in small batches which allows for much detailed tweaking throughout the process. This creates subtle flavors, giving a rich taste to all of their brews. You'll find their brews in restaurants and bars throughout the city, but you can also visit them in Long Island City to try their beers for yourself and bring home a growler for later!