Whitney D.

What a great space this is for a very chill brewery. It os located at Brooklyn Navy yard which is a 5-10 min walk from the east river ferry. The guy who helped me was very nice and let me taste two beers before deciding on which one I wanted to get as a full pour. They have plenty of seating indoors and out. They also have comfortable couches/chair corner. They have a wonderful merch area. I had the pilsner which was pretty good. I did take a pack of beer home, the pilsner one. I would highly recommend this place. One last thing they have pinball machines!

Genie M.

This Saturday there was an "Old Skool" Block party going on in the back of Building #77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The only way to get to the party you have to go to the back of Building #77, also known as The Grainge Building l,141 Flushing Avenue. And lo and behold, right before you get to the doors to the yard there is this wonderful little brewery. Unfortunately they don't do flights. But I asked if they had something "hoppy" and the the brew server told me G2 was the one I was looking for. I was totally happy with the flavor. I was so happy I had two. My friend was happy with the cider, and the Italian pilsner. I will definitely return. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.

Matthew L.

Transmitter Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Queens, New York in March 2014. It was founded by business partners Anthony Accardi and Rob Kolb. The two met in 2005 through their mutual love of avid road cycling. They also shared a love for beer and soon began homebrewing together and experimenting with isolated strains of yeast. The duo was eventually inspired to open their own brewery with a focus on crafting Belgian-style farmhouse ales. They founded their name and brand (inspired by Brooklyn's Transmitter Park as well as a nod to ham radio) in 2013. A year later they opened up their brick and mortar location under the Pulaski Bridge in Long Island City. Accardi and Kolb referred to their new business as an urban farmhouse brewery. After a few years and much success, Transmitter had outgrown their modest location. In May 2019, Transmitter opened up a new brewery and taproom in the Brooklyn Navy Yard at Building 77 (aka 'The Market at 77'). I recently visited Transmitter Brewing while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn breweries and pizzerias and this was my second stop of the day. Building 77 was a beautiful new building. The ground floor is a retail marketplace and food hall that also featured a pizzeria, a bagelry, a salsa kitchen, and more. Transmitter's taproom has a decent amount of seating inside as well as in their outdoor beer garden. They also had no less than six pinball machines for customers to play. I enjoyed short pours of "NY7 Plum" (Fruited Sour), "S9 Noble Saison", "T1 Triple Ale" (Belgian Tripel), and "B1 Bourbon Barrel- Aged Barleywine". Everything I sampled was very good, but the latter (which featured notes of bourbon, plum and toffee) was easily my favorite. I had a really fun experience at Transmitter Brewing and I hope to visit their taproom again in the future!

Amanda D.

Fix your hours. If you aren't going to be open during the times your website/or sign on your door you should change them. Tried to stop by on a Thursday at 7:35 to pick up some beer to bring to a friends, completely closed -_-

Matteo R.

Being an ale lover, I've always been a fan of Transmitter Brewing. Their farmhouse ales are among the tastiest brews you'll ever find, if like me you like this style of beer. Their beers are not only good, but always inventive, either through the use of unusual ingredients, unexpected collaborations, various aging barrels, or underappreciated yeast strains [1]. I was going to Transmitter Brewing at their original location in Queens when I was given a CSB membership as birthday present, which I then renewed a couple of times. But that meant having to drive to Queens, and finding parking near their location was always a pain. Not to mention the tiny space they had there, which made it almost impossible to actually drink there. Their new location near the Brooklyn Navy Yard is easier to access by car with plenty of street parking nearby, and has plenty more room. The industrial setting is simple with communal tables, benches and plenty of room around the bar, and you can bring your own food[2]. There are a lot of table games available, and I've also seen people coming here for social meetings and events. You like a tasty beer in a quiet, welcoming setting, away from crowded and noisy bars and the sports crowd? You'll love this place. No TV screens here to distract you from these wonderful beers. It is also very kid-friendly. Plenty of room for strollers, and plenty of room for your little one to move around. Moreover, your little one will also have plenty more room in the food hall that is never busy, and you'll be free to take your beer with you as you chase her or him around. Unless, like me, you're a beer nerd, I wouldn't make Transmitter Brewing a destination, as it is not very convenient by public transportation. But if you find yourself near the Navy Yard for whatever reason[3], and would like to try some high quality beers, you won't be disappointed. What's not to love? ----------------- [1] Here's a link to all their beers: https://www.transmitterbrew.com/the-beer [2] Russ & Daughters is part of the food hall. [3] Wegman's just opened down the street: https://www.yelp.com/biz/wegmans-brooklyn and you also have Rooftop Reds nearby: https://www.yelp.com/biz/rooftop-reds-brooklyn-2

Jordan W.

I was going to just say I loved every minute spent here but that was definitely before covid-19. I am not sure about all the precautions the place is taking now but I loved the atmosphere, it was laid back just great conversation and bartenders and patrons were playing monopoly. I thought that was a nice easy vibe to just enjoy a drink or two. That time of course was start of 2020 basically and before the world we are dealing with now. I did like the spot and will recommend it and really enjoyed spending time in this area. I will be back at some point though not sure yet.

Stephanie S.

Great brewery! We happened to walk by just as they were opening. It's right near the navy yard, kind of unassuming. They definitely had some great beers on tap! I had a saison and I sampled the bier de garde, very delicious! They have a nice outdoor area as well as plenty of seating indoors. I'd recommend a stop by for some excellent beers.

Rosemary A.

There were a nice variety of craft beers. I like that there was a lot of outdoor space and room for groups. On a nice day it was pleasant to sit outside and choose from a high top or low top table. The service was fine, but the staff seemed a little agitated when we were there. The service was quick and efficient.

Josh G.

It's a true testimony to a brewery when you visit them once (months ago) and still long to return. That's the case with me and Transmitter Brewing. One visit back in August and I'm still thinkin' about the superb quality I sampled and pondering what other wonders Transmitter has to offer. I had been wanting to take a trip over to Long Island City for a while, especially knowing there were four walking-distance breweries waiting for me. Transmitter was the first stop and it set a precedence I wasn't ready for (but I love that it did). You see, Xmitter (they do clever stuff with their name) does things a little differently than your average brew-stop. Instead of flights, Transmitter will let you sample a few of their farmhouse-style ales for free. Yup, free beer! From there, you can then buy a bottle (500 or 750ML-sized) and they'll pop em open for you right in the tasting room and supply the glasses. That's it. No pints here. It's all about this setup and if that scares you, don't let it. Seriously, this was a fun and refreshing way to try out some brews. Okay, so you do have to be a little careful in your selection because many choices you won't have had a chance to try prior (and won't be able to until you purchase them). From the few we tasted (W1, G6, F4) only one was chosen (W1) while we took our chances with two others (B3, W3). The results were taste-tacular (new word). Let's start with W1 (yeah the beer names here aren't going to be why you drink something which is another refreshing difference). This grapefruit wit subtly carried the title fruit and added in hints of spice to round out the beer. B3 unfortunately wasn't liked by all...but I loved it! This was quite the Belgian stout with a robust and thick mouthfeel while also being mildly creamy and satisfying. The overall favorite was W3. It had a taste of orange to start and filled in the flavor nicely with its Belgian wit style and touch of hops. Needless to say, we polished off all three bottles and honestly could've (and should've!) gotten more. Overall, Transmitter is not your average microbrewery. There could be some hesitancy if you like flights and pints and all that jazz, but you'd be missing out if you didn't stop in. We visited three more breweries and (basically) nothing came close to matching the quality, service, and awesomeness that is Transmitter. Now I just gotta get back there!

Ryan F.

Grabbed some beer at Transmitter Brewing on Saturday evening. A decent brewery, but I was a bit underwhelmed by the beers I tried and the lack of staff to keep things clean and organized was a problem. Quality: Transmitter Brewing follows a more old world approach to beers. So rather than seeing a menu filled with IPAs, you will find German, Belgian, and Italian style beers. During our visit we had the A4 Abbey Quad, B7 Milk Stout, G+X Mixed Grain Saison, and PH4 Raspberry Sour. It was a fun range of options, and each was fine, but none of the beers really stood out to me. And with the unique flavors, I was expecting something to really inspire me. I left satisfied, but not itching to bring beers home. Quantity: 12oz pours for the beers unless you selected a can or bottle option. Value: $7-$8 for Drafts of Beer. Ambiance: Transmitter Brewing is located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. You enter through the market space, which has several other shops and restaurants. The brewery is towards the back, and it is a large space. The bar is inside, along with several picnic tables, but with nice weather the guests were all outside. The patio is nothing more than a fenced in sidewalk with some tables, chairs, and barrels. Alternative rock played outside, but the inside area was pretty quiet. Crowd: The perfect weather drew a good sized crowd to the outdoor patio. Never so many people that you could not get a seat, but there was definitely a few folks who had to wait inside for a spot outside to clear. Service: The two bartenders were great, but they could have used more help on a busy Saturday evening. At a time when it is crucial to have increased cleaning procedures, the fact that most of the outside tables needed to be cleared by guests was concerning. Parking: Limited street parking in the area, and some parking in the Navy Yard.

Bill T.

They have a surfeit of saisons, but the beer is good and the information they provide is great. You may feel a bit like a troll when you visit Transmitter, as it has a small space under the Pulaski bridge, but that feeling will soon fade as you step into the tiny tasting area. You can buy some large bottles and enjoy them while watching folks actively brew beers. I'm a fan.

Jedsada Y.

If you're a farmhouse/saison fan, Transmitter Brewing is your spot! The brewery itself is quite small with a few picnic tables, but once you you walk in, you get to sample three of their beer. With that you can purchase a bottle to go or drink at the premises. And right now they do have snacks to go with their amazing beer! Way to go! I do recommend M1, T4, W1 and F2.

Kathleen D.

I've been to many breweries in my day, but I've never seen one quite as unique as this spot. Having never been to Long Island City before, I played follow the leader behind the NYC residents -- passing through industrial areas and under a bridge to find this brewery. A distinct sewage odor hung in the air as we waited for the rest of the group to arrive. Since it was tiny-tiny inside, we waited until others had finished their tasting before our somewhat sizable group walked in. As part of the complimentary tasting, you can try the three beers they have available. A look at their 'coming soon' board told me that I visited at the wrong time. Apparently they have some sours coming up, and I definitely would have liked to try them. The samples available (mostly saisons) were pretty good -- but nothing outstanding enough for a bottle purchase. I also would have loved to hear about their history, but it was tough to move/ask questions considering the restraints of the space. Through a door, there were some picnic tables that backed up to the brewery operations. That area looked like it'd be a fun spot to decompress with a nice bottle. It was also dog-friendly. This was a nice, albeit quick, stop along the LIC brewery tour. If I'm ever in the area again, I definitely want to return to see what else they have to offer as they grow.