Beer Karma is a craft beer bar and bottle shop that opened in Brooklyn, New York in March 2017. It was founded by Dan Lamonaca. The bar is located on the ground floor of a building at the corner of Union Avenue and Conselyea Street in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood. The building has been owned by the Lamonaca family for multiple generations. Beginning in the 1950s, the storefront served as a pharmacy that was run by Lamonaca's great-grandfather. In the 1970s and '80s, it was a gift shop run by his grandfather. Most recently it was an architecture firm. Lamonaca's grandmother still owns the building and even lives in the upstairs apartment. After spending six years at JP Morgan, Lamonca decided to leave the finance world. Although he was interested in finance, it was never his passion. He really loved craft beer though and wanted to open his own place where he could teach people about it. At Beer Karma, Lamonaca has curated a fine selection of beer from local NYC breweries as well as other breweries around the world. I recently visited Beer Karma while I was in Williamsburg to see a concert. Williamsburg is one of my favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods because in addition to the locals being very friendly, there is also a bustling craft beer scene. I was on the lookout for cans by Brooklyn-based Back Home Beer; they're not available in my home state of Connecticut. Beer Karma was cozy and inviting. They had an excellent selection of cans and bottles. I was happy to see that they indeed had cans of Back Home Beer (which I purchased to go). Since I was there, I decided to pull up a seat by the bar and order a draught beer. After looking over the chalkboard menu, I decided to go with Threes Brewing's "Endless Plane" (Wine Barrel-Aged Saison). It was a fantastic beer with delicious notes of white grape and stone fruit; I was very happy with my choice. Everyone at the bar was also very friendly. I had a nice chat with some people about pizza and beer. I had an excellent experience at Beer Karma and I highly recommend them to craft beer aficionados or those who want to learn about craft beer! read more

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Walked into this place and was completely ignored by the bartender. No greeting, no acknowledgment. I sat at the breakfast bar and waited while the bartender spoke to a white customer and then proceeded to scroll on his phone, actively ignoring me and my friend as we patiently waited for him to acknowledge us. We're both Black women. He refused to look at us. We left, all we wanted was a quick drink and what we got was a reminder that not all customers are welcome everywhere. I didn't want to add a star but Yelp forces you to add one. read more

Beer Karma is the best store to buy local and craft beer in Williamsburg. Brooklyn is home to some amazing breweries: Grimm, Interboro, Other Half, Threes, Talea, Finback, Strong Rope, Wild East, Folksbier, etc etc. If you can't be bothered to pick up from their taprooms, Beer Karma's got you covered. Not only that, follow on Twitter for a behind-the-scenes look at running a beer store, plus frequent updates on new releases and market trends. If you don't know what to order, the staff will patiently point you in the right direction. Bring a tote bag and recycle those rigid 4-pack holders. read more

Came here with a page out of the Brooklyn Pub Pass. Beer Karma is a beer shop with a bar and amazing hospitality. They have a fridge stocked with some local favorites, and some taps that have some good choices as well. The bar is small and intimate, forcing you to become the best of friends with the bartender and other patrons. If you choose to remain amongst your own company, they have a table across from the bar that's more private. The bartender last night was super cool and friendly. He seemed to be very close with some of the regulars. He even provided cookies for us to munch on! Beer Karma does not serve food but they allow you to bring in your own. You have some great eateries to choose from in the area. Their fridge is more much diverse than their taps. Last night they mainly had sours and IPAs. However, I got to try the Allagash Map 40 from their tap list which knocked my socks off! Sometimes being a little adventurous can be very rewarding! The bad news is they do not do beer flights. I had such a great time last night that I know I have to return whenever I'm in Williamsburg! read more

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Small beer outpost with draft and take out options. Pretty good usage of the space with beer lining the walls, bar seating in the middle, and a table up front. Not too many people inside Saturday afternoon, so was able to quickly order a drink at the bar. Tap list is disappointingly small (bottle/can selection is significantly larger), with beers ranging from $7-12 depending on type and size. Other notes - corkage fee of $3 and bags of chips for $1. Not much else to say about this spot; the bartender is friendly and seems that locals stop by here periodically. Good for a grab and go as it could get busy during evening/night. read more

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I'd been following these guys on Instagram ever since they opened. They always have interesting and unique beers. Finally got a chance to stop by. Due to the current situation, it was only sidewalk seating. I grabbed a couple of cans and a bottle to go. Prices are okay, not great. But you pay for quality, and the convenience of this kind of selection all in one place! read more

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What's not to like. Good beer, friendly staff. My only comment is that there aren't many seats but we made it work. One of the better craft beer spots in the area. read more

Just stopped by this shop for the first time today and I must say, it won't be my last! Awesome selection of craft beers with very knowledgeable staff. read more

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A must every Football Sunday. Literally live around the corner and the guy that works there is so nice! Super warm and welcoming. Originally checked this spot out on a random evening to pick up unique brews. Now we send all of our friends that way and pick up a few for ourselves too. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Awesome selection of beers! Great local clientele and vibe and Daniel, the owner, super great guy! You can't go wrong here!

If you're looking for great, craft beer options, then look no further than Beer Karma. They constantly have new beers on tap as well as a plethora of canned and bottled options in their coolers. If you want to sit down a drink a beer, you can! If you want to run in and grab a couple brews to go, you can! Not to mention the owner is a super solid guy who is happy to answer any questions you have. Go for the variety, go to pick up some beer for the game, go to support a small business, whatever you do, go! read more

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This place is like going to your parents living room, but only if your parents had excellent taste in beer. It's very intimate, the selection of sours and IPAs is impressive and it's got a very good vibe. You should come here when you want to have a chill hang out while drinking great beers among other like-minded people. Shout out to the scary clown painting collection in the bathroom! Love this semi-prank. read more

Best beer bar in Brooklyn. - Fantastic can selection. Fresh beers coming in every day from a wide array of great local breweries. - Superb draft lineups. Great mix of spurs and pilsners and hop bomb IPAs. - There are subtle things that make you appreciate Beer Karma. You see the way the owner cleans the taps with distilled water and carefully tends to every pour in quality glassware and you can tell he cares about beer and the customer experience. - There's a great group of people that go running from here every Monday at 7p. Drinks specials and pizza await everyone coming back. This is one of few places I've considered myself a regular and it's because there's a great group of other regulars that makes coming here an easy decision. read more

This place smells like BO. The bartender was very nice. The Pilsner was a little bit better than ok. Third of it was foam though. But still: this place smells like BO. Bro den lighting, if you're down with that. One star away from IKEA furniture decor. WTF is Beer Runners Unite all about? Can't straight ppl just stick to 4H and their intramural flag football league? Why do you need a T-shirt with a specialized logo? And still: this place smells like BO. read more

Phenomenal beers, great atmosphere! I recommend "It's Educational", amazing starter beer! Bartender is great and will deliver excellent recommendations. read more

Always great selection on tap, chill place and knowledgeable about craft beer. My favorite part is the to go cooler, but grab what you like because they won't last. read more

Great bar. Difficult to come here and not have a very good time. Beer selection is amongst the best you'll find in NYC, always changing, and always interesting. Small counter seating area fosters a family-like atmosphere amongst regulars. Very friendly owner. Bar has a flat screen TV as well, which is extremely unusual for a good beer-bar, and much appreciated in the event there's a big game going on. Beer Karma is well worth going to on its own, or as part of a bar crawl with other nearby beer bars. read more

Dan and staff curate a fine selection beer from all over the Northeast. With frequent tap and bottle rotations, you can always find a new beer to try. If you aren't well versed in the craft brew game, just ask a few questions and they can point you in the right direction. On Mondays, we run then drink delicious brew, then eat pizza - Josh, I presume that is when you visited. Join the fun. read more

The bet place in the summer day to come and get a glass of nice cold beer. The best place. Of course recommend to everyone. read more

Great place for a nice, relaxing beer. Our bartender was nice, chatted us up without being in our face, and had excellent knowledge of beer. Definitely recommend going to this place if you have some time before dinner. read more

Great selection on draft and to-go. Friendly and well-informed staff. Definitely a must to bring your favorite beer nerd, the person who likes something simple, and anyone in between. read more

It's bright in here. Fantastic natural light, 8 taps, and a biiig fridge of rare and local beers. Really good stuff.

Incredible variety of beers on tap to choose from. I had the Map40 and it was delicious. You can also take home a catalog of delicious beers stocked in the refrigerated section. Staff is super friendly and the bathrooms are nice and clean. Definitely a must visit in Brooklyn read more

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Great little spot with a great selection of craft beers available to go and on tap. Will be back soon!

Great spot for enjoying a variety of craft beers. The space is clean, bright, and inviting and the bartender and owner, Dan, is highly knowledgeable about all things beer related. He recommended two different beers based off my description of what I like/don't like and he was spot on with both. I also really appreciate how meticulously clean the bar is. You can tell the owner takes a lot of pride in maintaining the space and the quality of the beer reflects that. If you're looking for a chill bar to try great beer I'd highly recommend coming here. read more

Great shop with insane selection. Other half, Grimm and all types of rare beers. One of the best craft beer bars in bars in Brooklyn

Last night my friend and I stopped in here for a drink. I initially asked for and IPA on draft and the bartender served me his recommended IPA. It was light and citrusy & I was expecting something hoppy. I asked him about it and he said - an IPA is supposed to be light and citrusy. I said I was expecting something hoppy like lagunitas & ballast point (which I like). He replied that those were corporate brewries ( Lagunitas is owned by Heineken & ballast point by Constellation) and he doesn't recognize them as legitimate. I said - fine what about Heady Topper - thats a good IPA. He said they just had Heady Topper in 2 weeks ago - so I was late on that one. I said could I get something else instead of what he had poured me and he gave me a different beer and wanted to charge me for that too. I said no thanks to that and he said - get out of my bar, its closed. I took my original beer and sat with my friend for a bit longer before leaving. I didnt finish my beer and we left. My friend also ordered a beer that he was unsatisfied with and we tipped him $6 on the 2 drinks prior to him being so rude. read more

Great beer selection - the bartender was incredibly nice and went above and beyond. The space is clean and comfortable.

great selection on tap, and very friendly staff. Dan the owner is usually behind the bar, and ready to discuss all things beer.

Great service, beer selection, prices, and atmosphere. Dan, the owner, knows his stuff and is always open to a good beer conversation. It's amazing how knowledgeable he is on the brewing process and flavors each beer has. Also awesome that he has cans for sale in the refrigerated section. read more

walked by this place one day and couldn't wait to stop by! finally did and did not disappoint. not an uptight beer bar, and the owner is down to earth and knows his beer. definitely coming back! read more