I visited this brewery a few weeks ago for the Smoked Spice BBQ Pop Up. The wait in the line wasn't bad and it was totally worth it. The customer service was quick and easy. The food was delicious and well prepared. I took my food to go but I enjoyed everything. I ordered the wings and I got the mini sampler. I got ribs, brisket, macaroni and cheese, jerk chicken fried rice and Cole slaw. Everything was delicious. There was enough food to share with my family. Whenever there's another pop up I'll be there. I'll continue to support Smoked Spice BBQ! Finback Brewery thank you for having this event and I'll be back to try your beers soon! read more

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I'm not a beer drinker but my husband loves beer. So I often find myself at breweries. Finback has been around for years in a sleepy corner in Glendale, Queens. Even though it's well known, I would say it's a hidden gem because you would never tell that there's this awesome brewery in the middle of a residential neighborhood. They are IPA focused, but they do have a few non IPA beers, as well as canned cocktails. I like the fact that you can bring your own food and that they often have food pop ups. The best thing about this place is their staff. Everyone here is so friendly and passionate about their product. It makes it easy to spend a few hours here just relaxing. read more

Since the new "manager" has not been seen in a while Finback is back to its regular, friendly, laid back self. We are all happy to see this!! As an unwelcoming vibe does nothing for the regular, long time customers like us. Always amazing beers on tap for every beer drinker no matter the taste/alcohol % one is looking for. As for me, I am a super fan of sours and they rarely disappoint. Red shift is a fav of almost everyone. So glad it's on tap now. They also have amazing stouts!!! Vanilla, orange, coffee. Try them all. They are dessert worthy. read more

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A hidden brewery in the heart of a Queens neighborhood is like a hidden gem. They have limited parking space, and can be hard to find sometimes. Once you step in, it's a few tables and bench seating and seating at the bar. They have a pretty good selection of brews from lower alcohol percentage to highest on their mirror menu. Service was quick and if you are not sure what to drink you can ask for a sample before you fully commit to a full glass. I went with the double barrel stout and it was dark with some coffee chocolate tones. If drinking on the spot is not possible, they have cans for purchase. read more

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Founded in 2014, Finback Brewery is a craft brewery in Glendale, New York that's known for its creative, unique beers and commitment to community. They are especially known for their Hazy IPAs and Barrel Aged Stouts. Finback Brewery's beers are made with quality ingredients in small batches. The brewery's Core Rotators series features single hop selections and rotating combos of hops. I had two pours, as they didn't do small pours, but thoroughly enjoyed it so much I got a four pack to go! Every Night: A Double IPA Dry Hopped with Meridian, Mosaic, and Simcoe. Dream Team: A Double IPA with Citra Dynaboost, Citra Hyperboost, and Nelson Cryo. _____ read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Low key dog friendly brewery with an old industrial feel. Bench style seating throughout. All your favorite kinds of beer on taps. Numerous types of IPAs and that all were really good. read more

Finback Brewery - Pop up pizza - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I was a "food coordinator" at an event this past weekend. I have to let you know that they not only take care of thier guests, but the vendors at that event. They helped whenever they could and never gave me crap when I asked for something. I would definitely work with them!!! Thank you guys for everything!!!! read more

I've been a fan of Finback beers for years and I'm always proud the beers are produced in Queens. I've always been super busy and haven't had a chance to visit the brewery and try beers that aren't sold in our local stores until a few weeks ago. Hubby and I grabbed a seat and I got a flight (sorta). There isn't an assigned flight but you can pick small beer samples and make your own flights. I really like the sour beers so I had a good time while I was there. The vibe is cool. I noticed lots of families hanging out and kids playing games. It's a chill spot for a low-key weekend date night. Heads up, they do not always have food vendors but they do sell chips at the bar. read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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I'm a big personality and I get excited about things..hard! So now that's out the way. I was very excited to finally check out Finback Brewery. My dentist office is not too far from here. And I needed to get my 6 month cleaning. They said I could not eat anything....they never said I couldn't drink anything. So I rode my bike over, only after I hit up the TJMaxx and the Trader Joe's. I have priorities. It was still a super hot summer day. I noticed a bike rack in the actual brewery. Doors were open! No AC but more of a giant fan situation. I parked myself at the bar and the bike out front. I asked a million questions but settled on this coconut beer, "Ultimate Beats". That was phenomenal. I of course shared my stories on the gram and found out "Traze Pizza Lab" was the next food pop up. I gathered up the troops aka my sister, her husband, friends and my friend visiting from Philly and we all headed over there. The pizza was A+! Ohmygoodness. I can not recommend the falafel pizza or the pesto pizza enough. Also the cookies are out of this world. Everyone tried a variety of beers and with the pizza, it was a marriage in heaven. I will say this place does not have ice and there is no hard alcohol drinks here. If you have gluten free peeps, probably not the best place to take them. If you know a dog lover that enjoys crafty beer then bring them here! They do have roasted coffee, a new liquor line and merch for sale. It would be nice if they eventually have coffee and cocktails also for sale. hint hint! Thank you Finback and Traze for a wonderful afternoon hang with friends and family. I'll try to cut back on the coffee before coming here so I don't chew your ear off. read more

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Finback Brewery is a craft brewery that opened in Queens, New York in January 2014. It was founded by business partners Basil Lee and Kevin Stafford. Lee is a licensed professional architect, but he had a passion for drinking craft beer. He home-brewed for a few years with his friend and fellow craft beer aficionado Stafford (a graphic artist), and then the two decided to pursue their dream of opening a craft brewery in New York City. They first tried to find a location in Brooklyn, but multiple deals fell through. Finally they were able to secure a location in the Glendale section of Queens. Originally they were going to call their brewery 'Narwhal' until Sierra Nevada Brewing Company released a beer with the same name. Then the partners were inspired to name their brewery 'Finback' after a real finback whale became beached and died in Queens in 2012. Lee and Stafford struggled for so long to secure their location that they too sometimes felt like a "beached whale". In spite of the fact that the brewery was a solid 30-minute walk from the nearest subway station, lines soon began to form around the block for their can releases. Finback's mission is to brew a variety of different beer styles with great flavor and complexity from quality ingredients and small batch artisanal brewing. A second location opened in Brooklyn in March 2020 and there are currently plans to open a third in Long Island City. I recently visited Finback's original Queens location while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn and Queens breweries and pizzerias and Finback was my second stop of the day. I first tasted some of their beers at DeCicco's and immediately became a huge fan. I also visited Finback's Brooklyn taproom last year, but this was my first time visiting their original taproom. The brewery is in the middle of a Glendale residential area; not quite what I was expecting. The brewery was practically empty when I arrived, but I actually prefer quiet brewery experiences to noisy and crowded ones. My passion is for hoppy unfiltered IPAs, so I decided to order a flight of four samples consisting of "Wander On" (Session IPA), "Premium" (IPA), "I See You" (Fruited Double IPA) and "Oscillation 034" (Double IPA). I enjoyed all four, but the latter two were my favorites. Overall, I had a really nice experience at Finback's original Queens location. I'll continue to drink their offerings for years to come. read more

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We visited to day for a few beers and to play cards. Alex, the bartender was extraordinary. Helping both at the bar and at tables. Thanks, Alex!! read more

Great local home spun brewery in the heart of queens. They make a great batch of microbrews and you can tell they put thought and effort in the wonderful beers. Small area to hang out but when food pop ups are here on weekends its a great place for friends and family to partake in the beers for a afternoon. Great informative service and they have plenty of beers by the can. Great for a beach or bbq to bring along. read more

Service was spot on, ambiance was chill - perfect vibe to relax and enjoy a beer. No food when I was there, but the pilsner was superb- even brought some home! read more

My youngest brother recently turned 21, and to mark the occasion I suggested we go out for some celebratory drinks. I gave him free reign to choose wherever he wanted to go, and he decided on Finback Brewery. While I am not much of a beer drinker, I thought this place would be a good spot since I heard great things from some of my friends - and most importantly it was by brother's birthday and his choice. That being said, we made plans to spend the afternoon here. Finback is located in a primarily residential area of Glendale. Parking was pretty easy to find, as there are multiple blocks with an abundance of spots. Finback gives off typical brewery aesthetics - its located in what looks like used to be a warehouse, with a large bar area, some stools and tables off to one of the sides, and some more seating outdoors. We got a couple of rounds while we were there; they have a vast selection of beers on tap, bottles, cans, as well as some flights. I heard they have really good IPAs, and indeed the ones I tried were some of the best I've had. While they do not serve food directly, you are free to bring your own - we ordered from a nearby place and it really completed the afternoon. Overall, I had a great time at Finback - and more importantly my brother did too. The vibe, service, and selection of beer make it a standout among the many breweries in NYC. I would definitely return if given the opportunity. read more

Some of the best and most innovative brewing available today. Try the Hefeweizen or the black lager. Also, the best non-alcoholic beer I've ever had. Also, exceptional service in a chill environment. read more

I enjoy the chill vibe at Finback. For a person who doesn't drink and to be able to comfortably enjoy themselves there says a lot Big open space where there's even space to park your bikes says a lot. They really make it easy for people who do not own cars or simply don't want to drive... It's a brewery so the menu is always changing, but you can follow their Instagram for the latest updates and (special) releases They usually have a popup of some food. But the great thing is you can bring your own, or have food delivered there. They even have a stack of menu options. It's also pet friendly read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Food: Unlimited fresh popcorn. I would advise you to grab a bite before coming here because you won't want to leave once you step in. Great delicious beer, laid back cozy comfortable atmosphere, board games, and pets and kids are welcome. This is truly a local gem here in Queens. Beer: They have great rotating selections of beers. Always brewing something new and creative to taste or canned for you to buy and enjoy later. They also sell growlers for you to enjoy their beer at home as well. I was privileged to taste a few beers and everything blew me away with huge flavor profiles to make me fall in love with them over and over again. Recently I tasted the Family, which is a saison with green tea. It's such an easy drinking beer with a full flavor profile that doesn't fall flat. They collaborated with Betony Brewery on this one. My next selection was heavier and hit all the right notes. I had the Oscillation 003 Double IPA. The Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops bring plenty of citrusy and bright notes to the nose and a pleasant piney bitterness full body on the tongue. It was well balanced on every level. 10 out of 10 for me. read more

In my opinion, they're currently making the best IPA's in NYC! They have 3 great locations--2 in Queens, 1 in Brooklyn. If you love IPA's treat yourself to Finback. read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Friendlessness and variety of brews make it a great choice... They were actually closed for an event but let me in long enough to make a purchase read more

Finback is slowly becoming our Queens favorite. Girl bartender working Sat afternoon is awesome and introduced me to the Smooth Beats Miami IPA. I read coconut IPA and immediately said no. Thank goodness she assured me it was not sweet and the coconut is so subtle and perfect. She was definitely right and I had some at the bar then went home with more. We love grabbing chipotle ranch wings from Bridies and bringing them over for the perfect pairing. Last Sat tho they had a pop up serving some of the most delicious burgers we have ever had. Life ruined for sure! Finback is getting more creative with every visit and we are loving it. They just celebrated their 4th year anniversary and we look forward to more trips this summer. read more

Finback Brewery - Smooth Miami beats coconut ipa - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Good variety of beers. The venue gives you the old school brewery vibe. Large enough for big parties. Staff was polite and provided recommendations. Board games available also! read more

I'm not really a beer person, so I wasn't a fan of the one I chose, but they were able to steer me to one of their mixed culture table beers with merlot must which was quite tasty. I give only 4 stars because they don't have things like soda or juice, so it is beer or nothing. Yes, I know it's a brewery but sometimes you just want to hang with friends who drink beer and have something a little different. Or maybe you're the designated driver and get a bit thirsty. Great staff and dog friendly which is awesome. Very laid back atmosphere as well, which is always fun. read more

Good food, with solid service and a chill ambiance and vibe. Little hot inside but totally understandable

OVERGROWN IS NOW MY FAVORITE BREW OF ALL TIME. Passionfruit, coconut and pineapple in a hoppy IPA. Give me all the Overgrown!! If you can appreciate a fruity, unique IPA - definitely give this one a try. The space is simple - a bunch of picnic tables and board games available to play. We went on a Saturday afternoon and the brewery was filled with beer lovers, kids and dogs. There was also a pizza pop-up 'Tufino' serving pies and bites under a tent in the corner. read more

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I've had a few beers from this brewery before I arrived. I showed up hoping to get a couple stouts. They didn't have them, but I tried Red Velvet. It was a richly delicious brew worthy of its name. I also took a 4 pack of Marshmallow Drip to go. This pastry stout is one of the best I've ever had. I gave it 5 stars on Untappd. I don't do that often. I might return for BA Marshmallow Drip. read more

Finback Brewery - Front Door - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Wish it was more accessible by public transit. At least they realize this and are opening a spot closer to the city. This spot is chill and your typical brewery space that you can find around the country. I've been to nearly 300, so I know. Lots of seating. There is a pizza guy set up in the corner. He looked a little lonely. Not sure if he is always there or not. My guess is yes. Great beer and super friendly guys behind the bar that are willing to talk to you and share their knowledge. If I only had to make two changes, one would be to close the front door when its cold. The heater is just barely not enough to heat the space at the bar. The other would be to put your menu not on a mirror. It was hard to read so we relied on the paper menu. read more

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Great beers and cool place to visit. I grew up in Queens not too far from the brewery. It's in the middle of a residential area. Off the beaten path. Would definitely return. read more

Five stars, by Jove, five glorious, effervescent stars! Ah, Finback. a modern cathedral where hops and barley are transubstantiated into divine elixirs that beguile the senses, invigorate the spirits, and occasionally impair the faculties (but only modestly, because we're all responsible adults here, aren't we?). From the moment I swaggered in, caressed by the aroma of malt doing the samba with yeasts in a sacred dance, I was enamored. The art of brewing is an alchemy best left to wizards and Hogwarts graduates. But here, they've demystified it without losing the magic. Every sip of their "Ale-mighty Concoction" reveals subtleties usually reserved for sommelier parlance. Dark with a hint of mischief, like a Rolling Stones album or a flirtatious librarian. Let's talk community--a word as effervescent as the beers that populate this paradise of fermentation. Not only do they serve humanity's oldest social lubricant, but they also host events, support local charities, and basically act as the alcohol-fueled nexus of all societal good. Ah, but let us pivot, ever so briefly, to address the inexplicable three star review lodged by a certain Billy Squier lookalike who goes by the moniker of Glenn V.. A gentleman, and I use the term loosely, who has styled himself as the corpulent Siskel and Ebert of Yelp. A recent DUI arrest in Florida (the Sunshine State, where good decisions go to die) suggests that this man's judgment is as diluted as light beer at a fraternity kegger. His critique of this establishment is akin to reviewing an opera after hearing only the tuning of the orchestra's instruments. He must've mistaken the brewery for a support group for the tone-deaf and delusional. I wish him a future rich in public transport and sobriety checkpoints. In conclusion, Finback is a suds-soaked Shangri-La that deserves all its frothy accolades. If I could give it six stars, I would, but modern technology is too prudish to allow such libertine indulgences. Visit, imbibe, and forget about the naysayers. Especially if they're packing two film critics into one corpulent, DUI-ridden package. Cheers! read more

Finback Brewery - Siskel & Ebert meets Billy Squire - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I consider myself a big fan of hidden spots across Queens...and I have to admit that thus far my travels have never actually taken me to Glendale. So when a friend invited me here for a celebration, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to expand the depth of my Queens knowledge. The location is spacious and cozy, and when I was there the pop-up pizzeria was in session, so the whole brewery was filled with the delightful smoky scent of the brick oven. I didn't have the chance to try a flight, and so stuck with the fireball brew for the night, which was slightly sour and spicy (I'll admit the name attracted me to it). read more

The location is interesting because it's in a very quiet and residential Queens neighborhood, but the brewery gives off a Brooklyn vibe. If you're driving, you can just circle around the blocks to find street parking. You'd have to take the bus a bit far out to get there via MTA. I went an hour before closing, and the workers were so friendly and chill. A decent amount of people were still there even so close to closing. You can sit inside with long tables and benches, stand at the counter, or stand outside with a barrel table for your drinks. There's also clean bathrooms. I tasted most of the beers and thought they all tasted great, which doesn't always happen. You can get a full beer, a smaller "taster", or they will even let you have a sip if you want to just try a flavor before drinking a bigger portion. Rhythm of Existence was a great sour beer. I ended up trying and buying a 4 pack of Archipelago Breeze, a fruity pilsner. Ultimate Beats was also nice and refreshing even though I do not normally like coconut flavor that much. 4 packs of cans were around $17-21. Would definitely recommend making the trip out there! read more

Don't drive here. Neither location has parking. Uber here or just simply drive out to Root & Branch. Plenty of free parking there.

Great brewery, super close to home. My boyfriend rode his bike here from the apartment and enjoyed the ride. This brewery isn't like most; its not grungy at all. They have a very modern approach which is nice. They're tables are sleek and clean, they offer games for their guests and also an indoor bike rack to park your bike. We stopped in on Friday afternoon since Eddie, Diana and I all got off work early. Eddie brought his growler to fill up and we all had a glass each. We didnt stay too long because we were heading to astoria park after. I had the Mango beer, which was pretty good. Looking forward to coming back and try the bike ride with my boyfriend since he mentioned it was pretty scenic. read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

We have been going to Finback for a few weeks now and on each visit we discover something new. They are open for tastings Thurs & Friday from 4PM to 8PM and Saturday afternoons. Check their website for special events. This week's new brew was their Autumnator Sour Ale made with Soons Orchards apple cider. Crisp and tart, like biting into a Granny Smith apple but with the flavor of an ale not a cider. Amazing! My favorite Finback brew is their Archer's Saison an ABV 8.5% brew. Delicious with a grapefruit and citrus after taste, yummy. They usually have 10 to 12 brews on tap and offer tasters at $2 each. A good way to explore the brew masters craft. One of their current offerings a Barrel Aged BQE, a rich, velvety imperial stout that celebrates 2 of NYC's boroughs with Coffee from Native Roasters in Queens and Chocolate from Mast Brothers in Brooklyn. Notes of dry roasted coffee, subtle sweetness and chocolatey goodness and hints of vanilla and oak... and bourbon from chilling out in Four Roses bourbon barrels. A really good desert beer, try some you'll like it. Most of their brews are available in 32oz and 64oz growlers to take home and enjoy, we always take one of our favorites home with us. As a mater of fact just try everything they offer, you'll find one to be your favorite too. Tell them I sent ya...... read more

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Great beer selection in an off the beaten path spot in Glendale. Local artwork likes some Of the walls combined with the more traditional brewery esque decor. I had the Citra IPA and it was nice and cloudy and fresh. Not always an IPA fan but most of the list was in the IPA family. I was pleased with my choice. They have different sizes available so one could Always do a small pour to try a few more Kid friendly, large picnic tables were there to accommodate kids. Dog friendly , there were dogs inside of that is or Is/ not your thing. No food, however there as a binder of takeout menus. read more

Our first stop of the day for Brewhopping. Finback Brewery is located in some neighborhood in Glendale, Queens The taproom is pretty spacious with lots of communal tables. They're supposed to have twelve beers on tap, but today they only featured 8. My friends started with a can of I Feel The Univerrse which is a passion fruit gose sour ale. I hate this one since it's very tart! I did a flight of 5. Each sample is like a few bucks. My favorites were Double Sess(ion), witbier with Szechuan Peppercorns, Ginger and Chamomile infused; Brand New Family - very drinkable Kölsch. I don't recommend Smooth Beats Miami which is a coconut IPA. It was like you were drinking sunscreen lotion. Yuck!! Overall Finback Brewery is a great place to hang out. You can also order food to be delivered here. read more

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The crown jewel of Queens. The best of best NYC breweries!!! We love OtherHalf, you too Transmitter, okay Evil Twin, sure Grimm. You Fucking rule Finny! read more

I was there for a BBQ Popup (Smokedspiceny)... though crowded it was nice a spacious... the beer and BBQ them for the day was an excellent choice- nice selection of beers read more

Solid brewery Finback always makes amazing beer. Smooth Beats Miami is one of my favorite beers ever (Coconut IPA). They don't do flights but you can do $2 tastes, so get 4 or 5 of them and you basically have a flight! BEER: OSCILLATION 7 - Oscillation is their IPA project that undergoes different formulations every year. Their Oscillations have been terrible in the past so I was surprised how much better they are now. This new 7 IPA was amazing. MUST - they combined grape must which gave it a wine-champagney vibe at the end. Interesting! SMOOTH BEATS MIAMI - their collab with J.wakefield brewery in Miami, love this, coconut is wayy more pronounced from tap ITEM - Wow. Finback is really improving on their IPAs. This was fruity with great hop profile!! Finback has a HUGE space, tons of tables with the classic brewery incentive..board games!! Convenient location off Jackie Robinson Parkway, in a residential neighborhood so street parking is free but can be a challenge! Check out Finback!! read more

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Wow! I can not believe I have been coming here for over 3 years and have never written a review! When I first started coming here I was shocked at the location. It is right in the middle of a residential area. Who would have thought a brewery would have such a weird location and I was concerned it would doom them. Well Kevin and Basil proved me wrong. I am happy to say they have grown their business into a top notch brewery. What started out as a big open space with a bar with stools and one or two tables is now as bar with probably 8-10 tables filled with friends playing games, eating take out from local restaurants drinking beer and having fun. The beer itself is very good. I am by no means a heavy beer drinker nor do I know much about the process. I do know what I like and this beer generally fills the bill. I do not like hoppy beer and I must say even some of their IPA's are really good. I do not know how they do it but I like them. They also have some interesting combinations that work well together. I am also glad to report I have seen Finback beer in local restaurants and stores! Keep the goodness coming! I happy for your success. read more

Great beer! Great brewery! Great people! We ordered beers during lockdown with delivery the next day, great to see NY businesses finding innovative ways to thrive. The beer matches the service and innovation of this great time and happy to support local businesses during crazy times. read more

Finback Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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