Grimm Artisanal Ales.

Emphasizing complex yet elegant ales using wild yeast strains, barrel aging, spontaneous fermentation, and all sorts of other innovative brewing techniques has won them a place in the hearts of New York City’s beer aficionados.

Diverging from popular trends, Grimm embraces diverse styles, offering tart saisons, funky lambics, fruited goses, rich imperial stouts, showcasing depth and nuance. Beyond beer, the brewery’s artisanal ethos extends to the cozy East Williamsburg taproom, but finding a table during the weekend is no easy feat.

Grimm Artisanal Ales is one of the most impressive breweries in Brooklyn. How do I know? They won New York State’s Brewery of the Year award two years in a row.

Bringing home six awards last year alone (including silvers for the blonde ale and American IPA), this highly acclaimed Brooklyn brewery is nothing to scoff at and has a tasting room to match.

The taproom doesn’t look like a traditional brewery, it feels more like an upscale bar, which is a nice change of pace from the usual brewery aesthetic. The barrels in the back serve as assurance that you’re in the right place.

Take your time perusing the long menu before settling on your preferred style (or heck, surprise yourself by ordering something new). Regardless of what you order, you’ll be in for a treat because Grimm Artisanal Ales makes some of the best beer in Brooklyn.

Bringing home six awards last year alone (including silvers for their blonde ale and American IPA). This highly acclaimed NYC beer garden is nothing to scoff at and has a tasting room to match. As soon as you enter you’ll quickly notice that the taproom doesn’t immediately look like a traditional brewery. The white walls and ample window light make it seem more like an upscale NYC beer garden.