Brewery Profile

Other Half Brewing Company

In Brooklyn’s contemporary craft beer scene, Other Half Brewing Company is a familiar name with roots in the city’s wave of independent breweries that grew during the 2010s. Founded in 2014 by Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan, and Andrew Burman, the company began its operations in Brooklyn and built its identity around making the beer its founders wanted to drink while pushing at the edges of beer culture. For a visitor walking in, the taproom is the public-facing expression of that approach: a place to see what the brewery is currently emphasizing, how it presents new releases, and how its Brooklyn origins remain part of a business that has expanded well beyond one neighborhood.

Travelers seeking out beer in New York City often look for breweries that feel connected to the city rather than interchangeable stops on a larger route. A visit here fits that pattern because Other Half has treated its physical spaces as relationship-building points, not just retail counters. The company is also known, in broad terms, for innovation in production methods and for limited-edition releases tied to community investment across its locations. Without relying on a fixed flagship list or specific beer names, visitors can reasonably approach the stop as a chance to check the current lineup and see how the brewery’s broader reputation is being expressed on that particular day.

Practical planning should start with the taproom itself, since details such as the day’s pours, release schedule, seating, food availability, events, and any on-site policies are not specified here and can change. Other Half has additional locations in New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Bloomfield, and Buffalo, so travelers should confirm they are looking at information for the Brooklyn site before making plans. For those building a Brooklyn beer itinerary, this stop is best treated as a current snapshot of an expanding brewery rather than a static attraction: check hours, arrive with flexibility, and use the taproom as the place to confirm what is available during the visit.

Founded in 2014 by Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan, and Andrew Burman, Other Half Brewing Company established its initial operations in Brooklyn, New York. The founders' stated mission centered on producing beer they desired to drink while pushing the boundaries of the industry's culture, representing the "Other Half" of the sector. Since opening its first taproom, the company has undergone significant expansion, establishing additional locations in New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Bloomfield, and Buffalo. This multi-state operation focuses on community investment within each location, often through limited-edition releases. The brewery prioritizes innovation in its production methods and maintains a focus on building relationships through its physical spaces.

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195 Centre St, Brooklyn, New York, 11231-3907

Website: https://otherhalfbrewing.com/about/