STAY AT HOME, EVERYONE. FLATTEN THE CURVE!!! I'm a huge fan of Finback, but their Queens location is... difficult to get to, to say the least. So I've been watching their Instagram progress and waiting with bated breath for a long time. Their taproom still isn't officially open yet, but during this pandemic, they were open for carry away, so I stopped by to peruse their cans and bottles. Lots of variety, and ended up grabbing an oak aged Brett pilsner, and a mixed culture sour with cherry/mango. Delicious! When they open, they'll have a coffee roaster upstairs, and there will be dumplings available! Can't wait! read more

Really love this place. First came here about a year ago-they make some incredible beers and drinks. I normally don't like gin/tonic drinks, but something about what they do here is different. Plus I love the presentation! Personally I've enjoyed every beer I've had here-and that's quite rare for me. So excited they celebrated an anniversary recently, excited to see what they'll brew next. read more

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This isn't a review of the beer itself. Finback is one of my favorite breweries and I love their beers. Their anniversary beers every year are incredible. Also, recently the Brainalyzer and Two Tuesdays were both awesome. Beyond IPA, just had an incredible barrel aged saison (Continuum). So why 2 stars? I recently picked up a couple 4 packs of beers on a hot summer day and they were soaked with condensation about 80 degrees. Bummer since I was heading to a bbq, but also wondering how much that is going to taint or shorten the shelf life of those beers, as I thought super hoppy fresh IPAs needed to be kept cold. On their website, Finback invites contact, so I reached out and asked, but they didn't respond. Nor to a message on Instagram. Also, some of the cans I got were not full (they weighted much less than others). Is that safe to drink? I don't know. Asked. No answer. Warm beers, not getting what I paid for, and no customer service is why I ended up with this rating read more

Came for the notorious beers. Stayed for the dumplings. The space is really cold in a good way. There's seating upstairs, cute bathroom lighting, the food comes to you quick, if you happen to order any. Bartenders are pretty fast! read more

Finback Brewery - Chive and pork dumplings - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After 5 years of living in NYC and exploring the brewery scene, finback is my fav! Obviously their beers are top of the game, but I also love that there's something for everyone here (good cocktails, non-alcoholic options). It's also appreciated that every beer offered is high quality (pilsners just as good as DDH ipas!) The space is beautiful and airy, and a nice respite if super hot or cold outside. I do wish their outdoor seating situation was more comfortable/thoughtful since there's plenty of space, but I recognize outdoor pandemic seating has really raised the bar I this department. Don't miss out on the homemade dumplings, either! Overall I am always happy with a Finback visit. read more

We walked from Gold Star Counter to Finback Brewery in Brooklyn, a nice walk as always in the Big Apple. A hot spring late afternoon. Finback has highly-rated beer so of course I needed to visit. Brooklyn has always had a rich beer history & it continues. Nice small true urban sidewalk sitting area in front of the brewery. When you first walk in it seems like a well-lit, clean small industrial warehouse. Then you noticed the unique art the brewery added. A nice thing to notice is the many electrical outlets, especially by the bar. As a mechanical wheelchair user, it was comforting to see. A friendly atmosphere, I had a small taste of 3 beers and the 3rd got my attention. Not that the other 2 were not good but there were similar to some good beers I've had. This had a special touch like a signature taste. When we visited, there was enough spacious sitting. The next beer was an imperial stout that was also well made according to my beer taste buds. They do have a kitchen but it wasnt open. When the kitchen is closed, no dogs & pets allowed. So yes, you will get a taste of good beer at Finback Brewery, in this case, Brooklyn, a brewery from Queens. And yes it was comfortable and very accessible. I look forward to visiting the Queens location. Next, we took an Uber to Coney Island Brewery. read more

Finback Brewery - Rolling Clouds is a unique delicious IPA. - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Finback has my favorite pils. I've been an IPA girl for years and still love them, but have started appreciating craft Pilsner. Out of all the locals, I love to stop here and grab cans for home. They had a nice set-up during Covid with outdoor seating and easy take-away. Finback deserves a stop on your Brooklyn brewery tour. Next time I go I'm grabbing a pack of IPAs because I'm sure I'll love them too. read more

My Husband and I were thrilled when Finback opened across the street from the Hilton Garden in LIC! We particularly love the atmosphere, and the drink selections! read more

Excellent New England style Hazy IPAs on rotation. Kinda Brooklyn has nice golden color, fruity nose and long lasting finish. It's a great beer and is now my barometer for what I look for in a Hazy IPA. Unfortunately, it's not in their current rotation. I hope Finback brings it back. Rolling in the Clouds is also excellent. Lemon Cake has too much vanilla flavor. read more

Finback brewery produces the best IPAs around. They are a strong contender on craft scene!! read more

Finback Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Somehow I totally missed that this moved in to the area and was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled upon it today. The space is cute albeit somewhat basic but clearly very new and pretty large with some outdoor seating too. Great service and recs - love their IPAs! Will be back. read more

The beer, ambiance, and staff are all fantastic at Finback Brooklyn. I was very impressed with the number of draught options. I like how the brewery has different nooks to sit. The central tables have a more buzzy vibe and the corner tables are quieter and more relaxed. Finback followed COVID precautions. The staff is very attentive. Their limited time S'more stout was one of the tastiest beers I've ever had and their styles were very unique. I'll come back soon! read more

Finback Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my local favorites! I was introduced to Finback when my running club (shoutout to the Dashing Whippets!) started doing Wednesday evening brewery runs. Thank you to Finback for giving us a spot to store our bags - and more importantly for the incredible post run brew selection! I've been coming here since May and have never had the same draft twice - a good thing because I can always try something new, a slight con because I can't quite try my favorites again and again. They have some seriously interesting brews here - I definitely want to go sometime when I'm not running and can try some of the higher ABV options, they sound incredible! My favorite to date was a collaboration Finback did with Hoka, which was refreshing but had a spicy pepper kick to it - perfection! The canned selection is also quite strong although I always stick to drafts here - I have brought a 4 pack home before. The space itself is very open and airy - no pandemic concerns here! There's a large open space for those who want to mingle at shared tables or the bar, as well as a quieter area for those who want to get some work done. For the summer months, there is ample seating outside, although they have such a great playlist I almost always want to stay in. The bartenders are all very friendly and happy to offer recommendations and sample pours. I missed a couple of months of running due to injury and they immediately recognized me when I came back! I also learned today they have an alcohol free gin with which they make a beautiful and delicious spritz of sorts! Can't recommend this neighborhood gem enough - my only request would be for them to serve food; however, you are more than welcome to bring takeout or have delivery from all the local restaurants. See you next Wednesday! read more

Finback Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had a few beers after work at Finback Brooklyn on Tuesday evening. In my opinion Finback has the best beers in New York City, and the new Brooklyn space is awesome even though it is not yet complete. Quality: Finback in Queens was such a huge help in getting me through the pandemic. The way they quickly transitioned to be able to provide cans to-go was a game changer and I was a regular customer when living in Forest Hills. So it was an absolute delight knowing that with our move to Park Slope, I would not lose Finback, and in fact it would be closer than before. Finback is by far my favorite brewery in New York, because they nail the essential beers for me, sours, IPAs, and stouts. And during this recent visit we followed that sort of route. We had a draft of Heed the Call IPA, Coasted Toconut an imperial stout, as well as Cool Beans Bro a blonde ale with coffee. Great beers, as usual, and so many more fun options on the menu. Finback Brooklyn also is making coffee and gin, which we will have to explore on a future visit. Quantity: No Flights yet, but they have small pours of some of the darker heavier beers. They also still have plenty of cans and bottles for those not comfortable hanging out yet. Value: $6-$10 for Drafts of Beer. Ambiance: Finback Brooklyn is located in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn. It is the newest brewery addition to an area that has quickly become beer central for New York. The indoor space is wonderful, extremely spacious, chic, and will no doubt be filled up when things return to normal. I'm not entirely sure what the plan is for the outdoor area, which currently stretches into the street. If they lose that it may only be inside, which would be a shame for beautiful days like this one. Crowd: With restrictions slowly lifting, you can already feel this place coming to life. This past weekend, when it was colder, there was a line out the door for indoor seating, and during our visit on a beautiful Tuesday the outdoor area filled quickly. Service: Fast and friendly servers and a good rotation to make sure someone is always available to help. Parking: Street parking in the area, but with the construction near the brewery, it may be a block or two away. read more

I had always wanted to go to the other Finback location when it was the only one open, but never was able to because it's miles from the closest subway with no CitiBike or Revel access. So lucky me, this one opens just a short walk from the train! I need to get this off my chest: this place is well known for their beers, but they had a variety of G&Ts on the menu...and they were some of the best gin&tonics I have had! The wings are also outrageously good: massive and crispy--definitely from a large healthy bird. The space is enormous and they have neon signs on the walls. Truly, the whole space is beautiful. The lights and delicious drinks stimulated my mind. read more

Nice place to have beers (and other drinks). An awesome range of draft beers. The mango one was my favorite!! Super friendly staff and nice cozy place to go with your partner or friends! read more

We came to get their barrel aged 5 year anniversary bottles. When we went in , on your right is a station to get cans, finback memorabilia to go. But what we also saw is a large indoor space with seating. We decided to stop for a quick drink indoors as the tables were seated far apart and it wasn't packed. The finback employee took our temperature and asked us to sign in for tracing. When we sat down, we were quickly served our drinks. The staff came by frequently to see if you needed anything else. Great service and fast as we did not want to stay long either. All staff wore masks/ coverings and kept their distance. Some of the customers were good about keeping masks on and only taking off when drinking. While others had it off while seated down. If you prefer to be outside, there is a decent number of small tables and stools outside to have a beer or two. read more

During COVID they are making every effort to sling beer in a comfortable setting. Outside of their tasting room they have set up a few tables and chairs to enjoy some of their tasty brews at. Disappointed we couldn't go inside as the new taproom looks awesome. Can't wait to go back! read more

Construction and opening of Finback BK was delayed due to Covid-19, but folks are still able to swing by this tiny outpost to pick up fresh, delicious beer. Located near Threes Brewing (plus not too far from Other Half and soon SixPoint's new brewery), it'll be exciting to check out this place once this place officially opens. Finback's IPAs are excellent. Some of the best in NYC! read more

Anyone looking to host a party look no further!! I just hosted my husband and 5 year old's surprise birthday party and I am thoroughly impressed! Niko was there for anything I needed and was so accommodating to my party. The mezzanine overlooking the brewery was the perfect environment for those who want privacy or for those still weary of COVID. I usually go to their Glendale location so I already knew their beers would taste fantastic but I am over the moon happy about my experience in their Brooklyn location. read more

Great beer and great job handling a crowd during COVID. Outside tables available with to go cans as well. Anthony and Giuseppe were extremely accommodating and friendly. Can't recommend this spot enough. read more

Went for outdoor dining during COVID. They have about 10 tables outside plus a few more inside. There were 4 draft beers when we were there (a gose, a pale ale, and 2 DIPAs) plus a lot of cans and bottles available to go. Perfect spot on a beautiful celebratory Saturday afternoon! read more