Brewery Profile

Braven Brewing Company

In Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood, this craft brewery presents itself through beers that reference the area’s brewing past rather than through a long list of public claims or statistics. For a visitor, the clearest point of entry is Bushwick Pilsner, a 5.5% ABV beer made as a revival of the pilsner style brewed locally for more than a century. That connection gives the brewery a specific place in the city’s beer scene: it is not only serving contemporary craft styles, but also pointing back to a period when lager brewing was part of the neighborhood’s industrial identity. When walking in, expect the beer list to be the main guide to what Braven Brewing Company is about.

Travelers drinking in Brooklyn often look for a mix of regional context and current craft styles, and a stop here fits that pattern. Bushwick Pilsner offers the historical thread, while Crowded Places shows the modern hop-driven side of the lineup. That New England IPA is brewed with Citra and Galaxy hops, comes in at 6.7% ABV, and is distributed around New York City, so visitors may encounter it beyond the brewery as well. Summer Fridays adds a lighter option: an American Wheat Ale at 5.2% ABV, brewed with sweet orange peel and grains of paradise. Together, those beers give a visitor a concise view of the brewery’s range without requiring prior knowledge of the local scene.

Because confirmed amenities are not part of the available information, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, hours, seating, food options, and any to-go availability before planning around a visit. The known lineup suggests that different drinkers can find different reasons to stop: a lager drinker may start with the Bushwick Pilsner, someone looking for a hazy IPA may choose Crowded Places, and a visitor wanting a lower-key wheat ale may prefer Summer Fridays. As with many brewery visits in New York City, checking current details directly with the brewery is the practical step, especially if you are making a special trip to Bushwick.

Located in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood, Braven Brewing Company produces beers that pay homage to the area's brewing history. Their Bushwick Pilsner revives the pilsner style brewed locally for over a century, with an ABV of 5.5%. The brewery also offers a New England IPA called Crowded Places, brewed with Citra and Galaxy hops at 6.7% ABV, distributed around New York City. Summer Fridays is an American Wheat Ale featuring sweet orange peel and grains of paradise, designed as an easy-drinking option with a 5.2% ABV.

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Brooklyn, New York, 11237

Phone: 401 849–5232

Website: https://www.bravenbrewing.com/