The Good Beer Seal bars welcome the return of NYC Beer Week (February 20th – March 1st). A beer with the Good Beer Seal logo displayed offers a superior drinking experience all year round, but during NYC Beer Week, you might be overwhelmed by the many daily events and where you should head to during … [Continue reading "The Good Beer Seal Welcomes NYC Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/02/20/the-good-beer-seal-welcomes-nyc-beer-week/)
BarcadeCrescent and VineOther HalfPeekskill Brewery
We're often asked, "What makes a Good Beer Seal bar?" Well, there's a long answer and a short answer. The latter is "a bar committed to great craft beer and community." But what really makes a Good Beer Seal bar is when the public recognizes its presence in the greater NYC bar/restaurant community. This past … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bars Compete in #BARchmadness"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/03/24/good-beer-seal-bars-compete-in-barchmadness/)
124 Old Rabbit ClubBlind Tiger Ale HouseChris O'Leary
It's a banner day over at Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network as we celebrate four years of podcasting and our 200th episode! And what a guest to have with us on an auspicious NYC beer day! We were lucky enough to meet Larry Bell of the eponymous Bell's Brewery from Michigan. Larry … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Our 200th Episode with Bell's Brewing"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/02/13/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-our-200th-episode-with-bells-brewing/)
This is a great week to be visiting a Good Beer Seal Bar. From beer dinners to tap takeovers, you can count on the Good Beer Seal to ensure you're in the right place for great craft beer. Coming up this week, one of our newest Good Beer Seal bars, The Queens Kickshaw is collaborating with … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bars Wrap Up Summer with Beer Dinners, Special Brews"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/08/19/good-beer-seal-bars-wrap-up-summer-with-beer-dinners-special-brews/)
The Queens KickshawMission DoloresBig Alice Brewing CompanyBrouwerij Het Nest
The Good Bear Seal is growing again, and this year (our 5th) we've burst the seams of the five boroughs and expanded to Long Island and New Jersey. First up, the scene at last night's Good Beer hosted by Edible Manhattan. For a great summary, check out Brew York's column or Local Bozo. With dozens … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Awards Go Out To 10, Including NJ and LI"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/08/01/good-beer-seal-awards-go-out-to-10-including-nj-and-li/)
The Good Beer Seal is happy to welcome Savor: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience to NYC, June 14th-15th. Several Good Beer Seal bars will be hosting special events, including a $1 off draughts Savor weekend (6/14-16) with the Craft Beer NY ap designed and curated by Josh Bernstein. As a lead-up to the … [Continue reading "Welcoming Savor to NYC!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/05/31/welcoming-savor-to-nyc/)
Bar Great HarryBarcadeBrooklyn BreweryDogfish Head
It was off to City Hall this morning for several Good Beer Seal bar owners, who were happy to receive Mayor Bloomberg's fourth annual "July is Good Beer Month" proclamation. Among the GBS bar owners in attendance; Juan Cruz (Sunswick), Bobby Gagnon (The Gate), Jimmy Carbone (Jimmy's No. 43), Sam Barbieri (Waterfront Ale House), Dennis Zentek … [Continue reading "Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims: July Is Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/07/05/mayor-bloomberg-proclaims-july-is-good-beer-month/)
There's something very cool about combining Pac-Man and craft beer! At Barcade (in Williamsburg and Jersey City), you can take in arcade favorites, such as Donkey Kong and Tetris, and compete to get your name added to the leader-board that tracks top scores. All this while enjoying craft brews from more than 20 taps. On … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bar, Barcade, Celebrates 1st Anniversary At Its Jersey Venue"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/04/23/good-beer-seal-bar-barcade-celebrates-1st-anniversary-at-its-jersey-venue/)
Last week, we held our annual Good Beer Seal luncheon at Jimmy's No. 43. It was great to see so many Good Beer Seal bar owners come together to celebrate beer and friendship and talk about our plans for the year. In attendance were: Dave Broderick (Blind Tiger) Jimmy Carbone (Jimmy's No. 43) Juan Cruz … [Continue reading "GBS Annual Luncheon"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/27/gbs-annual-luncheon/)
Tuesday, June 14: The Good Beer Seal announced the 2011 inductees into The Good Beer Seal with an awards party at Barcade in Brooklyn. Good Beer Seal Awards 2011 from Letitia Productions on Vimeo. Without further ado (drumroll please!) The new Good Beer Seal bars are: 4th Avenue Pub Bierkraft Brouwerij Lane The Double Windsor … [Continue reading "The New Good Beer Seal Bars Announced!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/06/17/the-new-good-beer-seal-bars-announced/)
Riley and Rian McCormick took The Good Beer Seal Challenge over July Good Beer Month. From the beginning of July to Labor Day, Riley and Rian visited all 27 GBS bars taking notes and pictures on the way. Now you get the benefit of their experience! At long last, we present to you Riley McCormick's … [Continue reading "All 27 Good Beer Seal Bars!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/10/18/all-27-good-beer-seal-bars/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy and Ray welcomed filmmaker and Good Beer Seal bar owner Paul Kermizian into the studio along with our roving reporter, Dave Brodrick. Paul talked about his experience making the film American Beer and his own Brooklyn bar, Barcade. The guys were also joined by a special call-in guest … [Continue reading "Beer Between the Coasts"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/09/10/beer-between-the-coasts/)
BarcadeRoberta'sSixpoint Craft AlesSurly Brewing Company