Nice option during these COVID times. The beer was good, our bartender was very cool as well! Will definitely be back. read more

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What a nice find. The bartender was a genius. She was so helpful and great at explaining everything. The selection is incredible. I love how they have an emphasis on highlighting beers from local brewers. I took a bunch of cans home and will definitely be back. read more

Met up with a few friends here on Saturday night. Large parking lot in an industrial area. Parked Outside was a food truck Geena's serving a variety of tapas foods that you could bring inside. I thought this was a pretty cool concept. Food could be ordered at the bar. There was plenty of Beers on tap. The bartender was very nice. She understood my need to socialize but I'm not a fan of brew. Guess what, there were alternatives for folks like me. Chardonnay and Zinfandel. I opted for the Chardonnay. Her sales pitch was very good as she convinced me to try a brew that might work for my palate something to the Cider effect. However, still not my thing. There was a great live band playing in addition to someone selling beautiful artwork. It Nice enjoyable adult bar crowd. Oo yeah the bathroom was clean :) Apple pay acceptable. read more

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This brewery has limited hours, but is definitely worth the wait. You will find craft brews here that you will not find anywhere else. They have a beer club called the Skeleton Army and recruitment is open now, but there are limited spots. Members get 16 ounce pours instead of the usual 12 ounce pour as well as two free cans of beer a month. All the benefits are on their website. Food trucks are usually outside offering a good selection of appetizers and meals. They opened up a new tasting room in February, 2018. It is a much larger space, wooden floor, stone bar topped with a vertically sawed tree planks. You can feel where that bark was peeled off. There is a foosball table, wooden picnic tables. There is definitely a rustic feel the the tasting room. read more

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I love beer, but I really should know more about the brewing process (it's a mental work in progress). A few of my buddies share the same feeling and often we've discussed our delusions of grandeur in wanting to open a brewery one day. Maybe we can take notes from The Brewers Collective, a group of beer lovers who started off with home brewing and over time, have reached tap room level (and with truly tasty brews to boot). Like many microbreweries of the island and surrounding areas, TBC isn't something you'll locate on a bustling street in the heart of Bay Shore. Nay, you must search the industrial area of Clinton Ave to hunt down this beer gem. It's a small tap room, but there's some real character to it, especially with the creative logo scattered about and a small hand in bar games. Most importantly, there's a good selection of beer. With ten brews on tap (more than some larger breweries on the isle) you'll start off with great wonderment. Now you won't be able to grab a flight, but tasters and pints are available at reasonable prices, and of course you can always just ask to try a sample. Though don't worry. You'll enjoy what you drink. I tasted the Witchbinder (an awesomely flavorful sage and roasted pumpkin gruit ale), Bay Shore Badman (a nice smooth yet hoppy collab wth GSB), and Ella (an unforgettable Porter with Madagascar vanilla beans). Between my sis and buddy I also sampled Entourage (a nice session brew with watermelon hints) and Cawfee (a robust cold brew coffee Porter). Nothing faltered in flavor and I was only more impressed by each sip. Beyond the brews, one of the "Collective" was manning the bar and had a truly friendly and welcoming attitude. He chatted with others about the brewery process, the beers they've concocted, and made everyone feel like they were a part of this beer group. There was also mention of "The Skeleton Army" which is TBC's monthly beer club. It gives you access to plenty of cool brewery stuff (an awesome 16oz mug to start) including the eleventh mystery tap line on their menu that had me considering a throw down of dollar bills to join. Perhaps next time... Overall, The Brewers Collective is here and there is no stopping this talented group of beer makers. With an intimate tap room, friendly staff, and rockin' brews, Bay Shore is lucky to have a third brewery in its midsts, and one that could even give GSB a run for their money (one day). I'll be back soon, TBC, as I look forward to my next round, and maybe even a little more knowledge into the beer making process. read more

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Guys, I'm going to be real here, I don't know HOW I let reviewing this place slip. This brewery is small but mighty, and dare I say it, this place is my *gasp* favorite brewery to go to. The first place I had ever tried TBC's beer was at Great South Bay's Punktoberfest (Rust is still one of my favorite beers you've made), and I've been hooked ever since. Atmosphere: Probably the #1 thing I love about this place. I never have to scream over hoards of people to order my drink. I don't have to worry about "bros" invading my space. Everyone's super friendly. I can play darts in peace. There's dogs. What more could I want? Staff: Hello! They're great! Everyone I've met that works there has been super sweet. They all really love the beers they're making there and really believe in them, which is a beautiful thing. Not sure what to order? Pick their brains. I've had some of my favorite beers there off of staff recommendations. The Beer: It's amazing. Honestly just great. They're constantly rotating out their taps with new beers, some with wild flavor combinations that are super exciting to try. Events: Love this part! They have live music, they have food trucks, they have art shows, they have yoga classes (shout out to Daayani Yoga & their collab beer at TBC!). They've made this space so much more than just a tasting room, and it's pretty great. Overall Impression: In case you couldn't tell, this was a love letter and I love coming here. read more

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Absolutely love this brewery, it's my favorite! The beer is amazing! The vibe is great, very laidback. They usually have a food truck outside, the food truck is different every time I'm there, so look on their website to see who will be there when you decide to visit. -Prices are great -Great customer service read more

The Brewer's Collective - Breweries Near Me - Bay Shore, New York

This brewery surprised me. You pull up to a parking lot with a very industrial feel, that's because the brewery is a warehouse. A very nicely decorated and furnished warehouse. They have darts, a little arcade game table, and a tv with a video game console which was very different but fun! There was live music which wasn't great but was good for background noise I suppose. We tried a few different beers and enjoyed most of them. The staff is very friendly and helpful with choosing beers that you would like. read more

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Delicious craft beers, a lovely aesthetic, and the smell of fresh wood make this place a great find. They have darts, foosball, & Pac-Man. Visited on a day with a live band, and I will say that was way too loud to carry a conversation without having to yell. Anyway, food truck outside serving Spanish food which is an excellent feat. Cool artwork inside. Indoor + outdoor seating. Andddd it's dog-friendly! Really have nothing but great things to say about this place. read more

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I have to say, Jason and his crew have done something really beautiful here. The space is large and gorgeous, with plenty of parking outside. There is seating and tables, dart boards and some other games. They host a bunch of events that look pretty fun though I have yet to attend them. They book great local bands (like Acme Dynamite) to play on the weekends. Now lets get to the beer. Phenomenal. After several visits, I've tried a good handful of styles and brews here though every single time I come, there is new stuff available for me to try. I honestly do not have anything bad to say about TBC and I strongly encourage you to check them out. read more

The Brewer's Collective - Breweries Near Me - Bay Shore, New York

This brewery was started by a bunch of home brewers, that make a bunch of great beer. I was really in my happy place, being a home brewer myself, they answered all my questions, and just were happy to talk beer. They have a great tap list of interesting beers, I have had gruit beers before, but this one was delicious. I wish I lived near by because I would be here every weekend. Keep up the good work! read more

The Brewer's Collective - This place is awesome - Breweries Near Me - Bay Shore, New York

Another day, another brew review. Stopped in here over the weekend for the second time to grab a beer before heading home from GSB brewery. A little off the beaten path in Bay Shore, it hasn't been too crazy busy but that's sometimes a good thing . The tasting room isn't huge, but it's big enough to hang if you're in a group with some stools around the bar, and a ledge on the wall to lounge. I've tried a couple of their beers at beer festivals prior, but this time around I got the South Shore Riffraff which was an American style IPA at 7.3% that was quite tasty and pretty level. Also tried the Witchbinder the last two times and it is so good, a little different since it's a Gruit style, but toss that in your flight next time to get a taste. The beers are reasonably priced for a pint and they have a bunch to choose, I think something along the lines of 10+ which is pretty awesome. Looking forward to stopping in next time and seeing what's new on tap! read more

This past weekend led my good friend and fellow YEE Josh G., our friend Mike P. and me to a couple of breweries in the Bay Shore area. The first stop on our journey was The Brewer's Collective. Although a small brewery, I was quite impressed with the options available, the service we received, and the prices. Perhaps the greatest feature was the fact that you could order any number of beers for a flight (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more), providing true flexibility. After glancing at the menu, I decided to choose a flight of 4 beers and opted for the Crisby, Mattyweizen (how could I pass on a beer that literally has my name in it?), Scorn and B.B.-18. Of the 4, the Crisby was my favorite, which was a classic lager with a great body and flavor. Mattyweizen was a close second, offering a pleasant Bavarian flavor. Scorn wasn't bad either, which was a creamy stout that was bitter without being too heavy. Personally, I wasn't a fan of the B.B.-18, which perhaps had too much of a coconut flavor. Ambiance at this brewery is also pleasant, with TVs playing local games and even a couple of video game consoles. Plus, free pretzel sticks are offered at the bar. Seating is limited, but we didn't have much trouble finding a place to sit. And again, the service was wonderful here. The bartenders were pleasant and very helpful. A great brewery to visit! read more

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I would rate the Brewers' Collective four and a half stars. Their draft list features mostly innovative American style ales with a couple German styles like an altbier and a hefeweizen. I visited during fall time, so I was looking for a sessionable, malt forward beer; thus, I settled up the Rust altbier. It was sweet and malty. One of the highlights of the bar is that they have a classic video game emulator with games from Atari, Super Nintendo, and more! The have a dart board too. read more

I came here for a friend's DJ gig and location was hard to find if it's your first time. But inside it's really nice and was filled with different board and arcade games. It's a nice chill spot with your friends. The drinks weren't bad I'm just not a beer drinker. If they serve food then it would definitely be the icing on the cake. read more

The Brewer's Collective - Breweries Near Me - Bay Shore, New York

It's an awesome atmosphere and the beers are good the regulars are always there and it always a great time

Award winning beers! Outstanding founders/brewers. These people are legit. We've followed them from the beginning and have watched them grow into an amazing business. We love our craft beer family and Tim, Sarah and the entire team are over the top awesome. Stop by grab a flight or pint and see what you've been missing. read more

Went here for a beer and yoga event on a Sunday morning to stretch out and relax with a beer in hand while doing it. Had the coffee porter. It was delicious. Thus place is owned by a collective of women brewers, very small tasting room. It's really cool how is decoratedn with an old style wooden feel to it. Their logo I thought is pretty cool, looks like a Russian communist sickle but with their own twist to it. Looking to go back and try more beer flavors they have to offer. read more

The Brewer's Collective - Breweries Near Me - Bay Shore, New York

Cant believe i didn't rate this place earlier. Been here a few times and their product never disappoint! they started out as a small space with some good brews on tap. Guys behind the bar are super cool. One gave me a sticker which is now on my coffee thermos at work leaving my coworkers to believe I'm having a porter at 7am. HAHA I'm glad i was a part of the "soft opening" when they moved over to the end of the building! It was a raw open space but the potential there is imaginable. I gave them time to bring the place up to snuff so now i actually wanna stop by again this weekend. The place is dog friendly which is always a plus for my wife. TBC has never let me down. CHEERS GUYS read more

Wow where do i start?? The owner, don't even get me started how horrible he treated my boyfriend and I. Umm how about some air conditioning folks? The beer was a solid 1.6 out of 10. Tasted like the stuff we used to make in our bathroom in college aka trash. Sad, we went in with so many expectations, oh well! All i have to say is, dont go!!!! read more

Long Islands #1 spot for craft beer, hands down. Amazing staff selling top notch craft beer.

Chuck was an amazing and friendly bartender. He made us feel very safe by wearing a mask but was also very hospitable. Would definitely recommend going and getting a drink to catch up with your friends. read more

Cool place and the beer choices were so fun. Definitely worth checking out this up and coming spot

A super cool location to grab a beer or to try something new! The brewery itself is super relaxed and has a ton of space to move around. They have a bunch of different beers on tap and out of the ones I tried I found them all to be very good. I love the feel of this place as its nice and relaxed and all of the staff genuinely care about your experience. Well worth a stop. read more

Beers are unique and delicious. They have some of the best food trucks serving delicious snacks. They have video games, darts, live music. Place is huge. Service is amazing. It's a must visit! read more

The Brewer's Collective - Breweries Near Me - Bay Shore, New York

An awesome place to have a beer! They also have some games for those who are into that, and they have live bands a couple of nights a week! Get there soon if you haven't gone yet! read more

This place. First impressions- it's in a filthy parking lot. No thanks. Secondly zero air conditioning on a 100+ degree day. Nope. Third- the owner berated my female friends as if it were the "cool" thing to do to- nope. Just no no no. Don't go. The beer sucks. The owner sucks. The venue sucks. Don't go read more

Love this place! Friendly guys and great beer. It's also walking distance from my house which is pretty freaking amazing.

Yikes! Can you say disgusting! The beer was terrible! The workers (especially the owner!) made our party feel uncomfortable! Not to mention the place was in a weird location with no air conditioning on a 110 degree day! Pass on this and go to Great South Bay instead down the block! Wish we did that to start the day oh well haha a live and ya learn this place stinks! read more

Awesome place to get your beer with friendly staff as well as the owner. This place has grown from a small little brewery to a must larger one now which nice with the same great taste read more

Great beer variety unlike a lot of other breweries out there that focus heavily on IPAs. The staff is super friendly as are the majority of patrons you meet at the place. An all around fun and relaxed atmosphere to go along with the great tasting beer and food from the food trucks that frequent the place. A must stop if you are on Long Island and love craft beer. read more

I just started getting into the LI brewery scene and the Brewers Collective as my first stop did not disappoint. It's a great space: a warehouse vibe with enough polish that it's cool, not dirty. The flights are affordable, which is great because with the impressive beer list you'll need more than one. And to top it all off, there's Super Mario and fooseball. Yes please. read more

What a cool space. Fantastic music. Looking forward to see what happens here. Great variety of folks.

This is a prime example of not judging a book by its cover. The brewery is located inside a garage/warehouse building near a residential area. Some say it looks a bit sketchy, yet the ambiance inside is the complete opposite. The owners are very friendly and the beer selection is great. Prices are reasonable and they even sell glasses and shirts with their cool logo. This is by far the best bar scene I've ever visited and I can't wait to go back. I tried the Strawberry Molly, which is a Belgian brew that offers a fruity taste. The Schweet is another brew on tap recommended that has a bit of a citrusy taste to it. Awesome place to spend a Friday night! read more

Wow, what a collection or Beers! These guys have gotten it right. My favorite is "LOOT" but their "CAWFEE" is amazing. They continue to create something new on a regular basis. The staff are friendly an make you feel like you have met them before. Great place to stop in on a Friday after work to have a brew and a bite from the food truck outside their door. Great combination. Will be going back on a regular basis! read more