One of the questions we’re often asked is, “What makes a craft beer bar a Good Beer Seal bar?” While there are many factors that go in to selecting members each July, the Good Beer Seal basically lets anyone know that this bar is special. And when a special brewer decides to launch in NYC, we’re thrilled that our Good Beer Seal bars are his (or her) first point of entry into the largest marketplace in the US.
Thus it is that we welcome Two Roads Brewing Co. to Manhattan and Brooklyn (and eventually beyond), where they’ll be debuting at Good Beer Seal bars, along with NYC Brewers Choice on February 26th! We spent a great time out in Stratford, CT, this weekend, getting to know the Two Roads’ team of Brewmaster Phil Markowski, marketing gurus Brad Hittle and Clem Pellani, plus various members of the hospitable Two Roads crew.
Their facility is impressive, offering both in-house and contract brewing. Although it’s a bit of a trip on Metro North to get there, they have converted a huge 100+ year old space that will take the average bar owner’s breath away. With a commitment to green brewing (they’re putting in solar panels and they recycle everything), Two Roads Brewing Co. is truly a part of their community, in much the same way as Good Beer Seal bars commit to improving theirs.
So, where can you find Two Roads in the coming weeks? Check out these events:
- On February 19th – Blind Tiger will host Phil and offer a selection of core brands and limited release beers.
- On February 20th – The Owl Farm puts a Brooklyn spin on Two Roads’ launch.
- On February 26th – Phil will be pouring his own brews at NYC Brewer’s Choice.
- On February 27th – Two Roads Brewing Co. comes to Spuyten Duyvil.
And we’ll soon have a full list of all the Good Beer Seal bars’ NYC Beer Week events. So, come out and drink Two Roads and get ready for some amazing happenings at a Good Beer Seal bar near you!