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    Strong Rope Brewery

    4.4 (112 reviews)
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    Karen N.

    A friendly, cozy bar situated in Gowanus for a relaxing, comfortable experience. There is variety of seating options. On a Saturday evening, it was pretty crowded, but we were able to find seats. I tried a cider ( not theirs) and my daughter had one their beers. They do not have food , but you can bring your own ! A nice local brewery to visit.

    Gene L.

    This brewery is the oft overlooked one amongst the south Brooklyn breweries, although this place has remained one of my favorites. Beers are great, the workers here are the absolute nicest. They also allow outside food (Finback no longer does even though their kitchen is trash). They have all sorts of events like trivia, movies, game nights, sporting events, etc if you keep track of their calendar. Certain number of times a year they have an annual membership club you can join, where your first beer is free every time you visit. They have some nice tables out on the street when the weather is nice, as well as big tables inside. Don't overlook this place when you are thinking of a brewery to visit when you are planning a day or night out amongst the breweries in the area!

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    Mike D.

    Good brews n tap choices.. quick service , food limited to chips and pretzels, cool place to hang ample seating.

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    Matthew L.

    Strong Rope Brewery is a craft brewery that opened in Brooklyn, New York in December 2015. It was founded by husband and wife Jason Sahler and Christina Quintero. Sahler had spent some time as a home-brewer and even won some awards before he decided to open his own brewery. Sahler and Quintero's mission was to create handcrafted local and organic ales that feature seasonal offerings utilizing fresh produce, herbs, spices, hops and malt. Eventually they found a location in Brooklyn's Gowanus neighborhood. The name "Stong Rope" was chosen as an homage to Sahler's best friend Eric Ropiteau, who passed away on September 11th. His nickname was "Rope" and he was a huge inspiration to Sahler. Although the brewery did well when it opened, it's location and small space proved challenging for production and sales during the warmer months. A seasonal location in the Adirondacks opened in 2019 at Potters Resort in Blue Mountain Lake. A third location with a waterfront view (and excellent views of the Statue of Liberty) opened in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood in 2021. Most of the brewery's overall production now happens at the Red Hook location. All of Strong Rope's beers are produced with 100% New York State grown ingredients. I recently visited Strong Rope's flagship location while I was cycling around NYC with a cycling buddy of mine. We were actually in Gowanus to visit Finback Brewery's Brooklyn location, but when we saw that Strong Rope was conveniently located across the street then we decided to check them out too. The taproom was cozy and they had a variety of styles on draft. My friend and I decided to order some flights and drink them outside. My flight consisted of "Drinkery" (Session Bitter), "Local Liquid NY Pils" (Pilsner), "Leather Rick's" (Oyster Stout), "Wolf Pack" (New England IPA), and "Catty Corner" (Key Lime Gosé). The latter was my favorite and had a nice refreshing lime flavor; excellent summer beer! I'm very happy to have found Strong Rope by accident. I hope to visit their Red Hook location on a future bike trip.

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    Jillian B.

    Came here with my partner to try some of the beer last night - cozy atmosphere, not super crowded (though it was raining). Beer was okay, they didn't have much that was super up my alley (I prefer fruitier or more sour beer), but service was friendly!

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    Jessica S.

    I appreciated how small and low-key this brewery was. Our afternoon visit was a chill one indeed. Taps consist mostly of the classic styles which is a bold move but a respectable one at that. Back to the roots! 5oz tasters a la carte is a fairly expensive route. As it was our first time in, I was in the mood to select a few brews to try. The fact that they offered taster flights was a god-send. Mix any 5 for $18, which is just under $4 per taster. The stand out to me was their Star Sauce Imperial Stout. I've not had an imperial stout in some time and this one transported me back to a simpler time. A full-bodied stout with an event robust, roasty character. Beertender played some sweet alt rock tunes for a chill afternoon. Brewery is medium in size and possesses enough seating for a few groups to socialize. A good little brewery for a brewery hop in BKN.

    Bill T.

    Came here with Beer Club and am kicking myself for not coming earlier! This is a nice, cozy place to drink fresh beer. It's not too huge but there are a couple of larger tables and some high tops and we had a crowd of about 30 guys who fit comfortably here. Bartender was awesome and made sure we didn't have to wait for beers. I tried two beers...Devil's Bathtub and Cloud Father. I loved the amber style Devil's Bathtub. The Cloud Father was okay but it was sweeter than I usually like and not as peppery as I anticipated. Don't get me wrong, it's a fine beer, just not my favorite style. There is no food but it's easy to order in or bring some food so you can have a bite while you're sipping your beer. Terrific little place...can't wait to return!

    Ricky Z.

    I have lived in Park Slope for almost 4 years and just noticed this place over the weekend, so I decided to check it out. Stopped by at around 5pm on a Saturday and was shocked at how packed the place was. A little dark inside and not a ton of seating, but still a cool ambiance to the cellar-like space. The beers I tried were solid, but not amazing. Cool enough spot to bring some friends though and I'm glad to have found it. Worth a return visit to try some other brews

    Sarah S.

    We loved Strong Rope Brewery! Incredibly solid brews, great service, dog friendly, chill atmosphere - what more could you want in a brewery!? It's a very small space though so cross your fingers for a seat. This taproom in Brooklyn is all about using NY ingredients in their beers and man are they delicious! Probably the best beers I had while in NYC and I had quite a few. ;) And the bar is so cool looking, almost as if you are in a forest with cool tree tables and flight holders. Rope-A-Dope is their 7.6% petite Barleywine and very likely the best barley wine I've ever had - and again, I've had quite a few! Loved Holy Ink, their 6.5% Stout, noms! Those were my two favorite beers while at Strong Rope but everything I tried was respectable - Blood of Gods a 6.1% Red Ale and Social Butterfly an 8.9% Double IPA. A flight of 5 ran me $18 which is a bit much but if you don't want to pick your own beers, they do a standard flight for $15 as well. I came in because I saw them on Beerland on Vice. I wasn't steered wrong and recommend Strong Rope to other beer geeks like myself while in Brooklyn!

    Careful now, there's a wolf in the garden.
    Ed C.

    I'm an IPA drinker and found a wonderful brewery where even dogs are welcome. I really enjoyed their Wolf In The Garden hazy (5.6) snd Tenacity of Cones (6.1), both of which delivered as promised. It's an unassuming, classic Bklyn neighborhood brewery where it's easy to feel at home. There is plenty of outdoor seating and parking and they offer the real deal in crowders to go. Two thumbs, way up!

    Genie M.

    Stopped by on my way home from Ikea because it showed up on Google maps... Easy to find on President Street. Parking was easy to find a block away. Was greeted and welcomed upon entry. Did a mixed flight my favorite was the Strong rope IPA and the #8. The stout was one of the best atouts I have ever had. They have plenty of menus to order food from. They also have plenty of games, books and magazines. I played two games of chess and felt so comfortable. No stress. No rush. Great crowd. The bar is beautifully made. It is tree slices from Hurricane Sandy damaged trees... I will have to go back and take pictures. The bathroom was very clean and the serve yourself water were a plus. I will be back.

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    Josh G.

    Many reviews begin with me trying to create some clever tie in with the name of whatever I'm reviewing. Sorry, Strong Rope, I got nothin'. I may not have a fun, little quip to throw out there, but what matters most is the beer, and the beer at Strong Rope Brewery delivers nicely. I ventured out to Brooklyn for a day of food and beer adventures with some chums and our first stop was here. SRB has an old, almost classic feel that borrows from New York of yesteryear and maybe even a little European style. On a super hot summer day, it was nice to get in the AC and sit at one of their spacious wooden tables to sip some suds. As the first stop, and with plenty more beer to come *cough Other Half cough*, we chose to split a flight and grab one extra taster for a total of 6 out of 9 brews available...well, one other little reason was the price. $14 for the "standard" flight which was five pours of a selected beer group. For $18 you can choose what you want or go with the $20 premium choice. I won't knock the place because the pours were 6oz sizes, but compared to other brewery pricing I would've preferred smaller sizes, a more universal choosing, and less dollars. Maybe that's just me... Anyhoo, let's beer. The names at Strong Rope fall into that eclectically odd yet comical category (as do most of the beer names found in Brooklyn). Here's what we sampled: Young Lion of the West Fat Man, Little Stout Falling Squirrel #17 Devil's Bathtub Defining Gravity Spring Fire I can't read that second one without my mind going to Chris Farley singing "Fat guy in a little coat." A great stout for sure and the only one you could tell the style from the name. YL(of the)W was a cream ale of solidness and my second favorite. Numbero uno came from Spring Fire (smoked blonde) with a powerful smokey aroma and taste, but had enough flavor that it didn't seem like you were just drinking smoke. Falling Squirrel (blonde) and Defining Gravity (pale ale with berries) also fit the beer bill. Unfortunately, the lord of the underworld and his bathtub fell a little short in their red ale attempts. We finished up our flight, bought a few stickers (with those beer prices I would've hoped for free, but it's okay) and went on our merry beer way. Overall, Strong Rope hits on most cylinders. It's tough to shoot a place on the premise of the mighty dollar, but it was a bit of a factor. That won't stop me from returning and truth be told, only knocks the review to a solid four stars. Pair it up with Threes Brewing and you'll have plenty to drink up in that part of this borough.

    Samplers are the best!
    Jess P.

    Strong Rope is a fun, small craft brewery in Gowanus. You can order by the glass, fill a crowler or growler, or get a standard or premium beer flight. I opted for the latter and mixed standard and premium beers. It's a little pricier than other craft brewers, but the pours are generous. There are cider, spirits, and wine offerings as well. They don't serve food, but you're welcome to bring something from a nearby takeout spot. There are tables and seating at the bar and along the counters. It's not as spacious as other breweries (this is Brooklyn real estate, after all). When it's crowded, though, there's not much to absorb sound and it can be quite difficult to hear your friends. I genuinely liked most of the beers. We tried a Pale Blue Dot (a delightful saison with blueberries and lavender), Sit Back Relax (solid red ale), Centennial Extravaganza (a piney IPA), Catch a Bad One (a satisfying stout). Most of the beers were relatively low in alcohol, around 5%, with the saison at 7%. The only beer I didn't like was a Falling Squirrel #20 sparkling ale, really watery and boring. The bartender was friendly and they have a unisex bathroom. I would definitely return for a pint or to try their different seasonal offerings.

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    Love this place, worth the trip. Great beer and cider, live music, and nice bartenders.

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    Simply the best, most innovative beer in town. Jason does a great job with unique flavors. Using NY ingredients is a bonus.

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    One of my favorite views in Brooklyn, the space is big and serves great drinks. Little more family oriented

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