BItter & Esters Will be Closed on Monday, July 4th.

THE NYC BREWERY SERIES RETURNS

Break of Jawn - Fifth Hammer Beer Recipe Kit
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The twenty-eighth entry in our NYC Brewery Series is a Belgian Wit from our generous friends at Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. Mary and Chris have been instrumental in forging both the homebrew and craft beer scene in NYC over the years and we wish them continued success on their brewing journeys!

They've offered up a true classic in this Belgian Wit-style recipe* that is chock full of toasted and flaked oats, malted and unmalted wheat, and a crackery pilsner malt base that gives this beer an impressively rich mouthfeel. Paired with delightfully aromatic phenols from the yeast and citrus aromas from orange peel and coriander, you simply can't go wrong when brewing this style.

NYC Brewery Series
  • Break of Jawn - Fifth Hammer Beer Recipe Kit
    Fifth Hammer
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  • Junmai Sake Kit - Recipe
    Kato Sake Works
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  • Kato Sakeworks
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  • Freedom Within Form-Beer Kits
    Endless Life
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  • Five Boroughs Brewing Co. Gridlock Hazy IPA Recipe
    Five Boroughs Brewing Co.
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In-Person Classes Are Back

Brewshop 101

Learn to brew beer! This introductory class is for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of beer, its ingredients, and the process by which it's made in a friendly environment. You’ll learn the basics about extract brewing, malts, grains, hops, yeasts and how to avoid or troubleshoot the most common problems.

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Yeast Class: Lecture & Tasting

Brewers make wort. Yeast make beer. This class will delve deeply into the world of everyone’s favorite microorganism. The lecture will cover a history and usage of yeast (as it pertains to brewing and home brewers). We'll also cover a number of other topics.

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Hops Class: Lecture & Tasting

Hop to it! This advanced course and accompanying tasting will engross you in the wonderfully complex world of hops which are the delicate, cone-like flower giving many of your favorite brews their delicious and complex aromas and flavors.

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Brewing Resources

The Wonder That Is Kveik

A few years back a customer brought me a beer that he said was fermented at 95F. I immediately thought of Belgian Saison, as that strain can ferme...

Bitter about IBU

When making beer it helps to have certain guidelines that can help the brewer shape their overall goal. How can we determine how bitter our beer might be? For hop bitterness we use the IBU scale.

Brewing Sour Beers with Philly Sour

Update: We've got a recipe made specifically with this yeast in mind: It's Always Sour in Philadelphia! Check it out (and be sure to read the rest ...
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See What You Can Brew!

Are you new to brewing? Do you have questions about the process? We can help!

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Testimonials

Can't recommend this place enough. As a beginner homebrewer this was my go to place for supplies. The staff are great and extremely knowledgeable about the brewing process, ingredients, and equipment. If you are thinking of getting into brewing this is the place to visit.

Daniel G.

Bitter & Esters is one of the best kept secrets of NYC and honestly it makes me so happy that shops like this still exist in this city. I did the homebrewing 101 class and had a blast and learnt so much. I felt so inspired that I came home and immediately started brewing my own batch.Add customer reviews and testimonials to showcase your store’s happy customers.

Mariano C.

Great place to visit if you're getting into homebrewing or even if you know what you're doing. The staff is extremely helpful and will walk you through the process and even give you suggestions on whatever ideas you may have.

Javier O.
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About Bitter & Esters

Douglas Amport and John LaPolla, motivated by their knowledge and passion for brewing, founded Bitter & Esters in July of 2011. Fueled by their desire to inspire, educate and nurture the growing homebrew community in a friendly space, they conceived of Bitter & Esters as a brew on premises location, homebrew supply shop, and classroom space. With access to resources, supplies and expertise, it is a creative hub for sharing brew tips and techniques. Bitter & Esters fosters a deep commitment to the craft of brewing.

Anyone can learn how, so stop by! See what you can brew.

Bitter & Esters

700 Washington Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Open Daily | 12pm - 6pm

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