As most people I have talked to, I hadn't heard of Singlecut Beersmiths but apparently over 200 bars in the NYC area are carrying at least one of their beers. This craft brewery in Astoria has nearly a dozen varieties ($4-8), there really is something for everyone. I came here with my girlfriend and we each got a 5 beer tasting flight (5, 5oz tastings for $10) so we tasted almost everything available. The beers we both liked (the standard "Lagrrrr") and beers we hated (the sour lager and the dark beer they age in rum barrels), but most beers were somewhere in the middle for us. It's a hoppy bunch of beers with some distinct IPA-like flavors to most of them. If you want something to-go they also offer growlers ($8 for 32oz, $15 for 64oz). As far as the brewery/space goes, it's in a real remote section of Astoria, about a mile walk north of the last subway stop. The industrial space has been transformed to a really cool space. The giant open loading dock door lets in a lot of fresh night air but even with the fans running the space can be a little too warm during really hot summer nights. In addition to the beer they also offer small bites including meat pies and soft pretzels. Both of which I'm excited to go back and try. I may not have been blown away by the beer here but it's a great addition to the local craft beer scene of NYC and hope they're around experimenting for years to come. read more

This place is very cool inside, with barrels lining the walls, high top tables for enjoying beers with your friends, and a balcony all ready for live music (coming soon!) I really really wanted to love this place as it's nearby and so very awesome to have in Astoria. Today when I went though, and tried all 5 of their current beers, I found them to be so hoppy they were almost un-drinkable. I'm talking very very bitter, even the lager which I thought I'd like was outrageously hoppy. I'm hopeful that they will bring in some new seasonal beers and there will be a variety. I'll try back when new beers come in update! read more

Came last Saturday afternoon around 1pm. Good thing I checked their website before hand because the tap room was only open from 12-5 that day because of a private event from 5pm on. We arrived around 1 and there were maybe 10 other people there trying out some good beer. We got some flights, had a pretzel and sat down for some of their many board games which actually had all the pieces! The food wasn't anything tasty. $7 buys you two eh empanadas and chips and $4 will get you a small pretzel. The tour took about 30 minutes and was really informative. We came hungry which wasn't a good idea but really good beer in a cool environment just a little out of the way! read more

Fine new brewery slightly off the beaten path in Astoria. They have done a nice job converting part of a warehouse into a tasting room. Though tidy, this space is larger than I expected. They only have 3 or 4 beer selections as of today, but they are all of high quality, the "Jan" (Belgian white style lager) being a standout and the mahogany ale is also quite good. $5 a pint is very fair pricing, too. They have 32 or 64 oz growlers to go & tasting samplers. Very friendly and good natured staff that all seem really into the business, and a cool guitar themed basis for their name (I prefer single cut to double cut guitars). Really dig the guitar headstock tap handles! There is a small balcony with guitars, amps & drums set up and ready to rock. They confirmed live music will be coming soon. For now they are only open 5- 8-ish Thursday & Friday (they stayed open until at least 9 last night) & 1- 8-ish pm on Saturday. I suspect the hours will expand in time. Very Impressive turnout last night. They're off to a very good start, indeed. Look forward to trying their expanded menu options down the road. read more

I went here for the first time last night. They get two stars for their beer being really good. However, service was horrible. There were two bartenders. One was too busy playing a game with another patron and the other was too busy flirting. Both bartenders saw me, saw me waiting, and overlooked me twice before I got my first beer. Fifteen minutes for the first beer, I kid you not. Time for a refill! Again, one bartender flirting, but the other was right in front of me, saw me waiting, but decided it's more important to clean the glasses. A fifteen minute wait. Needless to say I would not go back here at all. Service was not even there, and I ponder if the manager or owner even cared as I saw him sitting there not caring. read more

Its a fairly large operation and the day we went had a bbq consession outside. We had the 5 glass sampler and it was ok but 2 out of 5 were very bitter. Not very friendly and very out of the way read more

My first (and only, but not my last) experience at SingleCut was a pleasant one. I came with a bunch of friends...we were all as full as possible, coming off a Sunday brunch @ Queens Comfort. We tried to walk off our meal by walking from QC to SC. It was a success for most of us. I loved the beer selection. As many breweries do, they have a lengthy IPA list...but they also had just as many, if not more, other beers. A sour that was interesting - it was a cask beer so it was relatively warm and not too carbonated...I likely would have enjoyed it more if it had been colder and bubblier - just my opinion - I understand a cask beer will be lacking those two things. It was funny - our group of 10 had run the American Brain Tumor Association's 5k that morning, and they had a beer on tap which all the proceeds from went towards Brain Cancer Research. We ran the 5k in honor of a friends wonderful Mom, who left us too soon. So this was really touching for our group. Really generous. Anyway, to keep me from getting emotional over here, their white lager was my favorite. It was floral and a little cloudy...just how I like my white lagers. I really loved it. They had a few sassy stouts. They were tasty. I also really like how they have varying sizes - you can get cute little half beers -- REALLY key for full bellies after comfort food intake. I also loved the resident board games and card games they had for people to use. We played some kind of trivia game based on Wikipedia. Awesome. Also, the space is beautiful. Wide open, lots of tables. I can't wait to go back! read more

Love this brewery. Awesome atmosphere with some really tasty food. I love the fact that they do beer flights and small beers so that way you can try a bunch of different ones and each one is always ice cold! read more

Stopped in on a Saturday late afternoon and it was pretty full but still able to find seating for two. If we had a bigger group it might have been tougher; I think you'd either have to arrive earlier or wait it out. We got two samplers to try all the different beers on draft. We didn't order any food but did take advantage of the free chips! The active parts of the brewery itself seems to be tucked behind the bar walls, but you definitely can tell you're having a super fresh beer. Even it is a big of a hike from the train we will certainly be back to enjoy a few more brews. read more

I woulda given it 4 stars for the beer. Taste was great but selection was limited to ten beers in total. BUT I could only give two for the food. Super limited menu. Pies were basically a step above hot pockets. And $8 each! Had to go for pizza after spending $25 for 2 beers and 2 tiny pies; a shepherds and a steak mushroom. Obviously microwave cooked as the crust on the bottom was overcooked and hard. Guys, you're supposed to be upscale! Get a cheese and fruit plate on the menu! I'd come back, but not when hungry. It's a shame too. read more

Kinda funny how I had never even *heard* of Singlecut Beersmiths brewery until I went to a *wine* bar in Manhattan and ordered a Singlecut beer because I noted that it was brewed in Queens and I now live there. Then fast forward literally just 1 week later and the boy invited my friends and I here because his friends were convening here. I call this area of Queens "bumblefuck" because there's literally nothing in this neighborhood worth going to (that I, or anyone else in our group, knew of). There was a smallish outlet mall with typical clothes, supermarket, grocery, fast food Chinese and that's pretty much it. The walk from the nearest train station (N to Astoria/Ditmars...ie. the last stop) is about 10-15 minutes, perhaps 20 in heels - so the commute sucks, but I get that if you're gonna brew beer then you're gonna need space and so they chose to plant themselves in Bumblefuck, Queens - lol. I like this place though, it's got a cool industrial vibe that's decidedly less hip than Brooklyn Brewery but not as fantastic as Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto, Canada. Lots of wood, simple steel stools, mimalistic steel lighting lamps that hand down from the high ceilings and an interesting array of beer choices (all brewed only a few feet away) and food options consisting mostly of savory artisanal meat pies and sides like tater tots, bacon & blue cheese cole slaw, cheese, meat & cracker platters and I think pretzels...but don't quote me there. Beer-wise I went with one of their year-round beer offerings, the Jan Olympic White Lagrrr which was a tasty beer that contains a proprietary blend of whatever spices they use. I liked it, but didn't love it. My friend went with one of the seasonals called Hank the Strand Lager which is described as being an "easy drinking lagrrr!" with a gentle kick of Juniper Berries - I think she also liked it, but didn't love it...next time I return I'm definitely trying out their $10 flight special. My boy and I also got a growler here, it's $20 to get it filled with the beer of your choice and you get $10 back if you return the growler - not a bad deal at all! On Saturday night they had a band called "Beecher's Fault" playing a live show upstairs on their small, intimate "stage". They were for the most part a cover band and they played a few notable tunes like "Clint Eastwood" by Gorillaz and "All these things that I've done" by The Killers (!!!) - they actually sounded pretty good and I'm generally critical of bands at bars, bands that I don't know and worse, anyone who dares to touch anything by The Killers - they did so well though that I actually made a deposit in their tip bucket, heh. Looking over their website, I really want to try their Martin BrownSound Ale - it's black ale with notes of toffee, nut and chocolate that's infiltrated with herbal citrus/pine - though I'd be worried about the "explosion of hops" as I'm not a hops fan, but I'd still give it a whirl. The descriptions for the Derek HoneyKoolsch and the Le Von LeCitron Saison also sound deliciously awesome. With outdoor seating here (limited! Come early!) I would definitely like to come back and maybe even take a tour! Tis' nice to finally have a brewery in the borough you live in - thanks Singlecut Brewsmiths! :D read more

From the moment I left SingleCut, I have been dying to go back. Aside from the pungent smell upon entering, my experience was nothing but positive. I loved the guitar motif, candles, barrels, spacious interior, and ample seating. My favorite beer was the Mad Eric, a sour milk stout, unlike anything I've tasted before. SingleCut is in a league of their own and I can't wait to try the rest of their menu. read more

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There are only two reasons why I would go to Queens: to see the Mets play and to head to this brewery. I checked this place out during their Grand Opening. I was surprised to see such a big space in the front of the brewery...they even have a space for bands to play. I was unable to grab a seat at the bar or one of the tables during the opening. Instead I opted to steal a stool and hang out in the back of the brewery where the delicious beer is made. The place was packed!! The staff is super friendly and willing to take the time to talk to you, even when it's super busy. Just be aware that it is quite the hike to get here...and I do not recommend driving. Just walk your butt over here from the N/Q and you will be fine. Slainte! read more

I was so excited for this place. Heard great things. Boy was this bad. Let's start with the Beer because it's the most important thing... good. Nothing special but doesn't disappoint so I would recommend it if you can swing by and pick some up. Whatever you do, don't come hangout here. We arrived for a night of games and got talked into their trivia night. We started by ordering food and drinks. Beers were served cold and quickly. The food, however, sat at the bar for 25 mins because they forgot to call us and tell us it was ready. We then had to wait for another 10 mins as it was cold which was surprising... Why surprising you might ask? Because it was literally 85 degrees in here. Couldn't get an explanation but didn't matter because it wouldn't change things. Then top things off, we had a giant roach fly onto our table as we patiently waited for their audio to be fixed for trivia. I can't make this stuff up. They get a 2 for the beer and 0 on the experience. And although this might be a random perfect storm of terribleness that's a one time thing, I can't change what we experienced. Doubt I'll come back here again. read more

I found this place a bit unexciting and uninspiring. As far as beer goes - there are tastier and more eclectic choices to be found at other places but that's not really why I was underwhelmed here. Even with their limited choices, chances are you will find something that will float your boat. I tried the Olympic White Lager and the Half Stack IPA. Didn't love the Half Stack but the Olympic White was good. Where this place fell short for me was food and service. The pies are tiny and over priced. The steak and mushroom pie was okay, nothing spectacular. We also got the charcuterie platter which came with a couple of different kinds of meats including a chicken liver pate which was actually pretty good. From a value perspective, I felt this was the best choice. We ran out of bread before we finished the meats and I had to chase down a server to get more bread. I think their servers feel that their task is to get the food to you from the kitchen to your table and that's it. Service was non existent but I should mention that the bartenders were extremely helpful in picking out a beer for me (once I managed to grab their attention which took a long time since we went when a tour of the brewery just ended and they got crowded quickly afterwards). To add to my woes, this place seems to be located in the furthest corner of Astoria. It's a long walk from the Ditmars Blvd stop. You could get lucky and catch the Q101 bus but it doesn't run that frequently. Driving is really the best option if you have a car. Also, if you don't care about the tour, you will probably have a much better experience if you go before the tour ends as it will be less crowded. read more

Staff are extremely nice and the tour was quite informative. Great beers and I'm not even a beer person. And, there's board games to play while drinking! read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

No quibble with the beer; it makes me proud to live in Queens. Staff is nice and site is cool. Board games are a nice touch. Only gripe: it's a bit bro-tastic. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place is awesome. Literally just moved here from CT for college and went one day after school and had a blast. Great food and their beer is awesome. Decent selection of IPA and IIPA. Im not a stout guy but those are amazing too. Def recommend for people in the area and traveling through to the city read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Base-line 19-33 Lager with bike parking. Come to socialize using sign language when the live music makes ears bleed! Really fun, but WAY too loud in warehouse acoustics! They need to do their "unplugged" versions here to keep us drinking happily. read more

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SingleCut, SingleCut. Not only one single star here, how about four? Feels like what a brewery is supposed to be. Chilled out with vinyls spinning all day, just wish there was more space! Cheers. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ideally if I were to come back here it would be on a hot summer day in the afternoon on a weekend. Mostly, because the walk from the nearest train is a good 20 minutes and I don't live anywhere near Astoria. When getting here there wasn't a lot of space to sit anywhere but it was decently crowded and there was a live music gig, so I get it. I wasn't feeling particularly in a drinky mood for being so full but still wanted to taste one beer and opted for something called the Hank The Strand Lager. It's supposed to be 'easy drinking' with a hint of a bite of Juniper Berry. Definitely taste the hint of the bite and wasn't particularly keen on it. My friend got the Jan Olympic White Lager and it was smoother tasting but I still wasn't left feeling impressed. I'd like to come back though and get the mini flight sampler for $10. Just so I can feel out the entire brewery's beer line. Additionally, they sell cheese and meat pies. If I had a completely empty stomach that would definitely be something worth trying. The space is tight though and it gives off this abandoned warehouse in the middle of nowhere feel. I miss Brooklyn. read more

I'd been meaning to hit up Singlecut for some time and finally made the trip on Saturday. Singlecut is a brewery in the northernmost reaches of Queens, tucked into an industrial space across from a small shopping center. It is most unassuming and possibly something one would pass completely if not in search of in the first place. The place was super busy, as it was the Queens Beer Week kick-off party. The bar area was mobbed with people trying to get their pours, and I commend the bartenders for being so efficient. Both cash and credit were accepted and exchanges were made quickly. That night, they had about ten different drafts and also a few free tasters. There were also tables set up for other local brewers to showcase their stuff, though of course that is likely not a regular thing. Since the weather was so nice, the big garage doors were open, allowing people to spill onto the sidewalks and utilize that space. There were also tall communal tables inside. We didn't get a space at any table until much later. The beers themselves aren't the greatest I've ever had, but they are, for the most part, solid. I enjoy their IPAs over their lagers (or, lagrrr!, as they say). Having said that, though, the lagers are not bad at all. Like Jack's Abby in MA, they try to shy away from the malt-heavy traditional lagers we grew up drinking, which is appreciated. Saturday, they offered samples of a smoked Gose, of which I got no smoke but all the awesome sweet-salty flavors a Gose should have. That, as well as the Kim Hibiscus Sour, were my favorites. They have a small food menu but I can't comment on that, as we didn't eat. Astoria is a bit of a hike for me, but I would certainly come back to hang out, eat, drink, and possibly even fill a growler. read more

It is a unique place for sure. Super hot in there the last time I was there. Pretzels and beers are the best. They have games for everyone to play like cards, cards of humanity, dominos, chess etc. I am Korean and I didn't really like the Korean nacho. It was a bit too salty and spicy. It has Kimchi, pork, gochujang paste as the ingredients. Tacos were tasty! They also have vegetarian chorizo as an option for the taco. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Korean nacho and some cat from Japan beer - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Somebody said it before me, but it's so true I will repeat it; Singlecut's Taproom is a Home Run. The taproom is decent size, outfitted with large wooden tables and stools, very communal dining style, and a performance space up above. My boyfriend and I have sampled the majority of their beer around Astoria and love it so it's really nice to see and experience Singlecut in a more personal way. I can't wait to return in the summer because I heard they will have the huge "garage door" open. There's nothing better than a little beer and a lot of fresh air! Bring friends, fill a growler and share for sure! read more

What a fun place to be on a nice Sunday afternoon. They had a really amazing rock band playing on this elevated area, which I have no idea how they got all their equipment to. Walking around, the bar itself is literally the brewery and you'll be surrounded by tanks and bags of malt. At the bar, you can get a flight to sample 5 of their beers for $10. They do a pretty darn good job. I recommend their IPA and Black IPA. read more

1st stop on my bachelorette brewery crawl. We arrived right around when they opened so we had the space to ourselves and got a tour; as many of my friends hadn't been on a brewery tour before it was a fun way to get started and I think people learned a lot. It helped we were encouraged to double fist our Townes Lemon Squeezer Light Lagrrr and Dean Pacific NW Mahogany Ale so we didn't run out of beverages while learning about the beer making process. Afterwards we took over one of the large tables and chowed down on delivery pizza/salad/etc for sustenance through our next stops. We also had our 3rd sample, the Jan Olympic White Lagrrr, which was also pretty tasty. I think my favorite of the 3 was the Mahogany. I would definitely come back. read more

This place for me is the Rolls Royce of beer drinking experiences and one of the warmest of all beer drinking communities. An amazing brewery with AMAZING BEER and AMAZING PEOPLE. The Barkeeps, Kate, Adam & Sean are of the kindest and friendliest variety, spinning vintage vinyl and pouring exquisitely complex beer in as many varieties as can be dreamt up. Head brewer, Rich is a hop genius, brewers, Brian and Dave are equally brew brilliant. Amanda and Sam continually improving upon the already overall amazingness of this fine establishment, with an ever expanding menu, social events and astonishing live music (if you are lucky enough to catch Astoria's own The Green Gallows play here, you will come away changed). Whether, you are stopping by for a growler fill and a nosh, sampling their delectable beers in a tasting of flights or hosting a party in their amazing, atmospheric vinyl soaked brewhouse, there is no finer to place to enjoy a cold one in all Astoria. I am grateful not only to call this place my favorite in all Astoria, but also to call these fine folks friends. read more

Great beer and a great staff that knew the product and hooked us up with some goodies.

Singlecut is an amazing full on brewery in Queens. Unlike and other "queens breweries" every drop of their delicious god-like nectar is made on site right in Astoria. The bar area is really nice. Open area with high ceilings and plenty of community style seating plus a proper bar where the the frothy deliciousness is poured. Depending on what night you go they have live music, trivia, bring your own record, and movie nights. There is a small outdoor seating area in the front. The half stack IPA is my favorite beer of all time hands down and I have never been disappointed by anything else I have tried. They constantly do specialty small batch beers to accompany their long standing favorites. The food is reasonably priced and very tasty. There are also free snacks! Every time I go here it gets better and they keep me coming back for more. read more

So happy that Singlecut came to our neighborhood and even happier that it's gotten better and better every time we go. You can't beat enjoying a freshly brewed beer at communal tables with friends and yummy food! The pretzels are yummy and the paninis are great too. When we order food in always amazed at what they can make at that teeny tiny kitchen! Don't expect a masterpiece but good food that is paired with even better beer. Go to Singlecut and you will not be disappointed! read more

Amazing comfy place with great food and great service . Awesome brisket sausage and delicious apple cider . Will definitely come back ,thank you Jersey . A small little hidden gem of Astoria . read more

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The BEER is the star here, don't go looking for a food experience. They have a good selection of nibbles, but they are there just to complement the excellent booze. I had the flight, they are all good, and a couple of pints , the standouts for me were the Jan Olympic White and Neil- Ol Blackie IPA. Nice post industrial space in a quiet part of Queens....go there !!..and take home a growler. read more

Worth checking out once in the name of supporting local breweries, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. If you don't live in Astoria, prepare yourself for the trek to the last stop on the N/Q and a solid 10-15 minute walk through an industrial/suburban zone to reach the brewery. The space itself was fine but a bit smaller than I expected and not much particularly noteworthy about it. Might be better to go when there's some live music or a tour available, since not much was going on the Friday night I was there. The food options seemed a tad bit overpriced ($12 for a cheese plate/$10 for a pretzel with a small container of beer cheese and $4 for beer cheese refills!!) but of course you're not there for the food. I was able to try six different beers by getting the sampler and an extra pint, but sadly none of them really blew me away, and most were not session-friendly besides maybe the Olympic White Lagrrr. read more

What's the first place I went once I settled in Astoria? I walked here, albeit got lost a few times on the way. It was 23:00 when I got here, it's in a fairly desolate area across an empty shopping lot. The tasting room was pretty big with high ceiling. They had around 8-9 selections on tap, most of them were low abv. Their APA/IPA/DIPA were balanced without the aggressive bite of WC IPA's; this was neither good or bad just depending on your preferences. The stout was okay. Prices were higher than the Southern CA price points, but was to be expected given the NYC location. Growler fills were offered. Patrons were mostly local residents as far as I could tell. I was overhearing one client discussing with the publican the merits of quitting smoking. Overall pretty good for a very local beer pub. read more

Outstanding, world-class beers of all types, nice staff and often busy as Hell but things move along. Great music as well and the food truck Mexican fare is admirable as well. Kind of a pain to get to without a car/taxi but it's definitely worth the effort. read more

Good spot, big fan of their space and line of craft. Well worth a visit. Live music. Good pricing. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Nice glassware! - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Been coming here for a few years. The owners are super nice and welcoming. If you are a music fan, they have a SPECTACULAR set up for live music (I had the joy to be able to jam there) and they play classic vinyls too (props for playing, in its entirety, Sgt. Peppers) Beer is always fresh and delicious, not to mention fairly priced. They also aren't afraid to try new things (see their Jalapeno beer-tasty). What could be better? They just began serving food and I would like to see this menu expand. read more

Could be more family friendly. I mean, it's fine if your kids don't get hungry. Plenty of games to play. Was here today for a couple hours with my wife and two kids and two of our friends, happily drinking beer, playing Uno. Wife and friends ordered some food but the kids were hungry and weren't interested in the extremely limited Brazilian Bakehouse menu (seriously, $6 bar nuts, a $25 meat and cheese platter, and two $12 Brazilian options, plus a dessert.) So I did what any normal parent might do and went across the street and grabbed two slices of pizza for my kids and brought it back over. The manager (I'm assuming), promptly came over to me and said they don't allow outside food and told me to take it out and he would "pretend he didn't see me bring it in." (Not sure what that meant. Was he going to give me a fine or something?) I've already got a beer poured on the table, we're having a fine time, but now I need to leave. Obviously this guy doesn't have kids and doesn't care otherwise. I didn't bother arguing with the man. Our party finished our beers and left but we would have been happy to buy more. Maybe I'm over-reacting, but the guy didn't even care to figure out what was going on. Maybe if I brought in a stack of pizzas for a group, maybe then, but even still, if that meant we all spent more money on beer, then so be it. Once your kitchen opens up, then we can have a different conversation. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Menu as of 7/8/2018. - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Hooray for singlecut! So exciting to see new, cool breweries opening their doors. The space here is awesome. Great beer, flights of the good stuff made on premises are available. They also had cheese tastings and meat pies they were very good and the prices are very affordable. Live music, free tours of the brewery - we loved it and will definitely be back again! read more

Loveeeee those draughts, do not love price of cans ($22 for 4 pack) but I am a proud patron of the beers! It's a bit of a walk from the train but once you plop you can chill for hours. Space is conducive to group hangs if you have friends but if you're a lonesome lad like me you can find some dark corners to drink and watch others enjoy their happy livessss. read more