BREWERY TOUR SUMMER '24
• FEATURED: DEPARTED SOLES BREWING CO. COURTESY OF CHRIS ORANGEO
For this piece, our team planned on a divide and conquer strategy. While Nick and Warren headed south to enjoy some of the best New Jersey breweries, Andy and I were on our way to enjoy the many wonderful brews of Brooklyn. However, our first stop on the route was a local brewery, just 10 minutes from Andy's home. Departed Soles Brewing Company in Jersey City has been around since 2015 and offers a plethora of gluten-free beer options for its customers. Besides their gracious gesture to their customers who prefer gluten-free beer, the entire theme of the brewery was 90s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, mixed with references to the New York Knicks and
the graffiti scene. After having a delicious Red Lager from their menu and friendly conversations with one of the owners, Andy and I decided to make our way to the beautiful East Side River location for our second stop on our Brewery tour. In the heart of Domino Park, Other Half Brewing Company is a bustling hub of delicious beer and lively conversation amongst friends. First opened in Williamsburg in 2014, Other Half has two other locations in New York City and one in North Philadelphia. It was founded by three friends whose mission for their business is crystal clear; to create beer that they’d want to drink from the company they want to be
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CIGAR MAGAZINE BY JR CIGAR-SUMMER-2024
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